{"product_id":"dear-little-tennis-ace-shay-bloom-9798349651748","title":"Dear Little Tennis Ace: A Kids' Tennis Picture Book About Courage, Kindness, and Growth Mindset (Ages 4-8)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDear Little Tennis Ace is a joyful, rhyming picture book that helps young athletes build courage, kindness, and a growth mindset-on and off the court. Written entirely in second person (\"You rally... You breathe... You shine...\"), each spread delivers a short, musical affirmation with a playful tennis twist that kids ages 4-8 can feel and remember. From \"love\" that means care and a score, to \"let\" that means try again, children learn practical coping skills for big feelings: pause, breathe, reset, and keep the rally going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun-warm, inclusive illustrations celebrate diverse kids and simple, clear scenes that support comprehension. Caregivers and educators will appreciate how the book models SEL essentials-self-esteem, perseverance, teamwork, emotional regulation, and gratitude-while staying fun and sporty. Perfect for tennis families, classrooms, school counselors, PE teachers, and coaches, this read-aloud encourages kids to practice with heart, cheer for others, and remember that their worth isn't measured by a scoreboard. Game, set, love-your little ace is ready to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: bedtime read-alouds, preschool-grade 3, tennis clubs, sports camps, guidance lessons, and confidence-building gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes: 16 upbeat spreads, gentle wordplay, and a supportive author's note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shay Bloom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798349651748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shay Bloom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Shay Bloom","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47965536682239,"sku":"9798349651748","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8cbbdda5-dfe2-4827-9856-3dbef1a63640.jpg?v=1767281220","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dear-little-tennis-ace-shay-bloom-9798349651748","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}