Description: Gracie loves baseball. The meanest girl in school, Penelope always makes fun of her for liking "boys stuff." When Gracie's friend Mary wants them to enter a school dance contest together, Penelope's teasing gets even worse. Out of jealousy, she tries to ruin Mary's chances of winning. Gracie saves the day, just by being herself.
Brief description: Catherine Gibson is an award-winning author of 6 children's books, host of The Cathy Gibson TV Show and founder of the For Children with Love Foundation, an organization that supports children's charities. A mother of two grown sons, Cathy fills her time writing children's books with a positive message and producing her TV show. At the heart of Cathy's work is finding ways to instill in children the joy inherent in showing kindness and respect to others.
Review Quotes:
"Every child needs a friend like Gracie. In Gracie Saves the Day the authors tell a vivid story of friendship and caring between athlete Gracie and dancer Mary. Gracie steps outside her comfort zone to support her friend Mary, in spite of initial reluctance--and despite a bully named Penelope. Five Stars for this fast-paced story. Gracie hits it out of the park!"
Lisa Kay Hauser, award-winning children's book author/editor, grandmother of 6