In "Simon Steps Into the Ring" by Marion Arbona, young Simon, a shy boy with big dreams, finds himself facing his fears as he prepares for a wrestling match. With the help of his supportive family and friends, he learns the importance of courage, determination, and self-acceptance. As he steps into the wrestling ring, Simon not only battles physical opponents but also confronts his own insecurities. This heartwarming story highlights themes of resilience and the power of believing in oneself, reminding readers that stepping out of their comfort zone can lead to remarkable personal growth and triumph. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 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 in 2020 by Orca Book Publishers .

Sangeeta Bhadra studied biology in university, but couldn't resist her lifelong love of writing stories for children. Sam's Pet Temper is her first picture book. She lives in Brampton, Ontario. Marion Arbona is the award-winning illustrator of numerous children's books. She lives in Montreal, Quebec.