This charming, energetic story shows the power of friendship through the teamwork of a lovably mismatched pair. Confident Frannie convinces cautious Pepper to give skateboarding a try, but Pepper's attempts are not all smooth sailing. Luckily, she has a supportive and enthusiastic friend to cheer her on and help her realise her potential. This story is a relatable look at the ups and downs of trying something new, with an encouraging message about the importance of persevering. Sweet, lively illustrations complement this empowering tale about learning to fall and to get back up again.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 4+ years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2019 by Page Street Publishing Co. .

Catherine Lazar Odell is a freelance illustrator and debut picture book author. She studied Industrial Design at Syracuse University and played cello in a touring band before returning to drawing. In her free time, she enjoys riding through the woods on her skateboard. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon, where she sells art at local street fairs.