Kids of Action

Diane Roy, Beijing 2008,
courtesy of Canadian Paralympic Committee

This morning, an online e-book, titled Kids of Action, was released for download. Canada's athletes are getting ready for the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games this summer. This book is dedicated to the Paralympic Athletes, as a way of honouring them, and helping children learn more about the preparations and daily life of the paralympians. The book features 2 fictional stories about Sam and Kaley, as well as information about the various Paralympic Sports and how the athletes participate.

Created by Vancouver-based, award-winning author and former school teacher, Cynthia Pratt Nicolson, the stories honour Canada’s most inspiring athletes by showing how their unwavering belief in themselves can encourage us all to reach for our dreams.

Kevin Bogetti-Smith, Andrea Cole Rio 2007,
courtesy of Canadian Paralympic Committee

The book is available for download at the sites of The Canadian Paralympic Committee and Pfizer Canada, a sponsor of the Canadian Paralympic Team for more than a decade.


I found the link at Pfizer Canada easier to locate. Pictures download in a separate tab using an online book reader program. Audio files can be downloaded separately. The book is clearly written, with about a half-2/3 page of text per page. I would say it would be suitable as a read-aloud for grades K-2 or 3 and for independent readers from grade 3/4 up, just because of the length of the text. The stories both give the message that obstacles can be overcome and that you have to really go for what you want, to persevere.


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