First Tracks

First Tracks
by Johnny Boyd

First Tracks
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Author: Johnny Boyd
Illustrator: Jeff Teaford
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-03
ISBN: 0976018713
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: PTO Press

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Book Review: A book for ALL kids to get before they ski or snowboard (and even after they do!)
Summary: 5 Stars

First Tracks is a book that all parents who plan on teaching their kids the life on the snow--skiing or snowboarding should have.

How do I know you ask? I have a kid and she's only 6 and I've been skiing my entire life.

It's a passion for me and I hope it will be for my daughter.

This great book has already made that even more likely to become a reality for our family.

My daughter hasn't had her first day on the snow yet, but will soon. Despite my best attempts to convince her to use two skis, just like dad (old school-two planker) she has already decided for herself that she's a snowboarder! The reason being one of the kid characters in the book, is a kid named JAY. JAY is one cool dude. JAY doesn't say much, but he can schred it with best of them on a snowboard!

The book is a well written, funny and greatly illustrated tale of two kids on their first ski trip. JAY has a sister named SUZIE (Suzie ski's) and when they both head off on their first ski trip with mom and dad your kid will love the story and pictures. What happens on real ski trips is what happens to JAY and SUZIE. I've been on more than a few ski trips, as a kid, an adult and with family and friends. I even lived at a ski resort once and was a "ski bum". Both kids and parents will enjoy this book.

For a long time FIRST TRACKS was the book of choice for my daughter to read before hitting the sack each night. I bet she dreamed of snow because of how much she loved this book.

I'll keep trying to get her onto skis - instead of a snowboard but I think I may lose that battle because of a little kid name JAY and his sister SUZIE. Never mind the "The Flying Tomato" Sean White!

When a kid learns that skiing fast means "making french fries" and having a "pizza" means making a snowplow, you can't miss!

When JAY catches some air on his board an SUZIE makes her first turns, your kids will laugh and smile.

Get this book for your kid-they'll love it! They'll also end up loving skiing/snowboarding for life.

Thanks Johnny and Jeff - one great book for kids and parents!

My kid "The Flying Soph-in-nator" will be telling Sean White (The Flying Tomato) to move over very soon--thanks to you guys!

Summary of First Tracks

A book for little skiers
Whether they be girl or boy
Reading is just like skiing
Both bring hours of joy
Excerpt from back cover of First Tracks

Since its release in December 2004 this self-published book has achieved the remarkable milestone of having been reprinted three times and has sold over 8,000 copies. When one considers that statistics show that only 5 percent of the books listed on Amazon will sell 5,000 copies, you can appreciate the mountain that First Tracks had to ascend (and ski right back down) to surpass that mark.

With little or no media hype and a shoestring budget, the success of First Tracks can largely be attributed to its realism and the quality of this beautiful picture book. Written and illustrated by skiers for little skiers, First Tracks can be read to a child before he/she has ever tried skiing in preparation for that first time, or sent home as a memory of the good times on the slopes. Its family-centered theme is a fun, humorous read meant to reflect just how much fun the sport of skiing is.

Ski instructor and illustrator, Jeff Teaford, uses colorful illustrations to capture the innocence on the face of the central character as she contemplates her first time on skis and masterfully conveys her concentration as she snow plows (makes pizza) for the first time. Plus, her older brother learns to snowboard! Finally, the entire family shares the day together on the slopes. This is a family skiing story the way it should be when families actually go skiing. It truly is an adventure to be shared and shared again.

For little skiers aged 2-7

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