All over the world, athletes break records and defy odds to compete in the games-and some were kids themselves when they started dreaming and training! In Kid Olympians: Winter, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Michelle Kwan, who used to sleep in her skating clothes to get a few extra minutes of sleep before her lessons at dawn! Cindy Ouellet, one of the few athletes to have competed in both the Winter and Summer Paralympics. Apolo Ohno, who started skating because he thought the speed skaters looked like superheroes! With kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, the book will inspire you to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, Adam Rippon, Kristy Yamaguchi, Lindsey Vonn, Marie-Philip Poulin, Shani Davis, Charles Flaherty, Maame Biney, and Nathan Chen. Series Overview: Before they were famous, they were kids, struggling with regular-kid problems like bullies, homework, and arguments with their siblings. Inspiring anecdotes and playful illustrations reveal the relatable childhood escapades of celebrated presidents, great athletes, groundbreaking scientists, and other future legends.
| ISBN: | 9781683693932 |
| Publication date: | 11th November 2025 |
| Author: | Robin Stevenson |
| Illustrator: | Allison Steinfeld |
| Publisher: | Quirk Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Series: | Kid Legends; |
| Genres: |
Sports |