About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is hesitant to step out of their comfort zone or feels like an outsider in high energy social circles. Getting Board? follows a young protagonist as he navigates the steep learning curve of skateboarding, capturing the literal and figurative bruises that come with mastering a new skill. Through the lens of extreme sports, the story explores deep-seated needs for belonging, the courage to be a beginner, and the quiet pride of personal achievement. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12, this chapter book is particularly effective for children who may struggle with self-consciousness. It models how to handle the vulnerability of being watched while learning, making it a valuable tool for building resilience. Parents will appreciate how it validates the anxiety of fitting in while celebrating the individual journey toward self-confidence.
