Wonder Up! How to Run Like a Girl
Wonder Up! How to Run Like a Girl is a picture book for bold and tenacious girls ages 3 - 99+ who are curious about running. A semi-true story about grit, determination and balanced living, this rhyming tale is told through the lens of a spirited young girl named Evie as she prepares for and completes her first race.
10% of all sales will be donated to Girls on the Run
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"Wow! What a wonderful read is Wonder Up: How to Run Like a Girl. Each artful page put a smile on my face and child-empowering thoughts in my mind. Parenting, in a nutshell, is giving your child the tools to succeed in life, and this book does just that. This riveting read, from the pen and heart of a mom, belongs in every family library. Read it, do it, feel it - Wonder Up!"
- Dr. William Sears, renowned pediatrician, best-selling author and proud parent of 8
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10% of all proceeds from Wonder Up! How to Run Like a Girl will be donated to:
Girls on the Run
Your purchase allows you to empower girls everywhere to gain confidence through sport.
Over the past 25 years, Girls on the Run has been inspiring girls to know and activate their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams. The organization empowers girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Please consider donating to help other girls participate in the joy of running. https://www.girlsontherun.org/
about the book
Wonder Up! How to Run Like a Girl is the story of Evie, a spunky young girl with her sights set on finishing her first running race - The Mighty Girl Sprint. With the support of her mom, dad, and feline sidekick, Evie learns that a balanced approach to training will help her reach the finish line and secure a coveted sparkly finisher's medal.
A challenging training schedule along with healthy fuel, rest, and a secret motivational weapon help Evie push through the toughest part of the race - an enormously long, winding, super steep hill. As she reaches the hilltop and heads toward the finish line, Evie realizes the importance of balanced planning in achieving big goals.
about the author
Charlotte Matthews is known as “mom” to the real-life Evie, a spirited 8-year-old whose love of running inspired the Wonder Up! series. From the time Evie was born, Charlotte and her husband, Patrick took Evie along on road running races. Evie completed her first 5K in a stroller, and she even received a sparkly finisher's medal! Evie’s enthusiasm for racing and common refrain to “Go faster, Mom!” inspired Charlotte to write and illustrate a book that would help other girls realize the joy, freedom and confidence discovered during running.
When she’s not running or being a mom and wife, Charlotte is an artist, Certified Personal Trainer and Master Certified Health Coach. You can learn about her fitness & health coach support at kindcharlotte.com. You can view Evie's artwork and short stories at eviepizzacat.com.
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