Kristi Yamaguchi has always been one of my favorite figure skaters. Not only is she talented at her sport, but she is gracious and humble and just an all-around nice person.

The projection of positive energy that she radiates has manifested into this adorable children's book about the importance of perseverance and finding your dreams.

This is not the story of a little pig who practices really hard and wins a gold medal in the Olympics (which is I'm sure what everyone assumes before they pick this book up and read it - I know I did). Instead, it's the story of setting goals and watching them come to fruition in other ways than just winning. Needless to say, this would not be a children's book that Charlie Sheen would endorse. :p All the more reason to go to your local book store and pick up a copy today.