New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format!
Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports.
The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!
On sale: June 22, 2021
Age: 0-3 years
Grade: Up to Preschool
Page count: 30 Pages
ISBN: 9780593377659
Reading level: Lexile: AD870L | Fountas/Pinnell: Q
RACHEL IGNOTOFSKY is a New York Times-bestselling author, illustrator, designer. She graduated from Tyler School of Art's graphic design program and formerly worked as a senior designer and illustrator at Hallmark Greetings. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as Babble, the Huffington Post, Scientific American, and Buzzfeed. She is the author of
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth,
Women in Science,
Women in Sports, and
I Love Science.
Praise for the Original Edition of WOMEN IN SPORTS:
"Exhaustive and enlightening—don't miss it."
–Kirkus Reviews
"This is one of the books we've been waiting for—a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced."
–Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscaster
"This luminescent book tells the stories of women and girls who have not only excelled in athletics, but also often changed the world by doing so."
–Caroline Paul, author of The Gutsy Girl
"Rachel Ignotofsky's delightful book renders the healthy pleasure of sports for girls and women in buoyant color and form."
–Mina Samuels, author of Run Like a Girl
"What an inspiring book! You'll cheer for these ladies, and for author Rachel Ignotofsky."
–Lisa Taggart, author of Women Who Win
