Dream Big

Dave McGillivray, Nancy Feehrer

Description

Have you ever had a dream? How did you make that dream come true?Dave McGillivray is a world-renowned athlete, entrepreneur, captivating motivational speaker, and philanthropist. He's also the director of the Boston Marathon, the world's oldest and maybe most famous annual race! But he wasn't always so accomplished. In Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination, his nonfiction picture book for readers ages 6 to 10, Dave shares his unique, true story about reaching deep and showing extreme determination in the face of doubt, disappointment, and loss.In Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination, Dave is a small kid who wants more than anything to be a professional athlete. But there's one problem. You have to be tall to play basketball. You have to be big to play football. And Dave? He's little, but his dreams are BIG. He turns to running, because you don't have to be big to be a marathon runner! But you do need to train. And Dave doesn't do much training before he crosses his first starting line of the Boston Marathon. Which is probably why he doesn't quite cross the finish line on his first attempt at the famous race. But his Grandpa believes in him, and that's enough to make Dave train hard for the next Boston Marathon. But will his Grandpa be there to see him succeed?Kids and grownups alike will be inspired by Dave's story of passion, determination, and grit. Nomad Press's first foray into the genre of nonfiction picture books, Dream Big delivers on all the promise you'd expect from a vibrant, real-life character paired with an award-winning fine artist. Together, Dave McGillivray and Ron Himler create a story that is heartwarming, inspiring, and beautifully presented.

Informations

• Publié par: Nomad Press
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2018
• Nombre de lectures: 5
• EAN13: 9781619308183
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 67 Mo

Extrait

A D True Stor R y of Cour E age and A Determinati M on B I G

Don’t let any challenges “ you have hold you back! ” —MATT DAMON,actor, producer

Dave McGillivray Boston Marathon

Race Director

with Nancy Feehrer

DREAM A True Story of Courage and Determination B I G

Dave McGillivray,Boston Marathon Race Director

with Nancy Feehrer

Illustrated by Ron Himler

The guy who stands 5foot4 dares to stand apart. He challenges others “ to do the same in their lives, whatever their dreams may be. ” —BARRY SCANLON,Lowell Sun, March 29, 2000

Physical stature or any other challenge does not need to define you or prevent “ you from dreaming big and working hard to make those dreams reality. ” —BILL BELICHICK,head coach of the New England Patriots

I have grand babies now and am reading a lot of kids’ books! “ This one is superior in its message and originality. ” —DAVE COWENS,retired NBA player and head coach, elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Dedication This book is dedicated in memory of Joseph Middlemiss, a beloved big dreamer who has influenced and inspired us all, and to his little brother, Jack, who shows us daily what true courage and determination look like.

Acknowledgments

We are grateful to Peter and Paul Reynolds for their generous help and encouragement, and to friends, family members, and astute “official” readers who offered feedback and ideas. Thank you to the 2015–2016 class of third, fourth, and fifth grade writers and artists and the teachers and staff at the Abbot School in Westford, Massachusetts, for helping to inspire and create this book. Finally, thank you to Scott and Kate Middlemiss and The Joseph Middlemiss Big Heart Foundation for your partnership in getting this book into the hands of many deserving kids.

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