One, Two, Follow Through!: Starring Polly Pivot

by Mary Jacobs

"Not only is this a fun and entertaining story, it also teaches wonderful life lessons just like the game of golf itself." —Mark Wahlberg

One, Two, Follow Through is the perfect book to introduce children to the game of golf while teaching the values of sportsmanship, inclusivity, and staying true to oneself! This bright and engaging story, starring Polly Pivot, is a fun yet challenging journey of discovery and inspiration.  As she struggles (and eventually succeeds) in her golf lessons, Polly proves that the experience of learning is fun and rewarding if you follow your way all the way through.

Genres: Sports

32 pages, Hardcover

Published June 8, 2021

Reviews

[Paula Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feeling a bit nostalgic lately and part of it too could be missing it from my old job, I have been reading and reviewing a handful of children's books. One, Two, Follow Through is written not only by a female championship golfer Mary Jacobs but also has the main character being a female golf player. Polly Pivot has been playing golf in some capacity ever since she was a baby and as she is getting older has only gotten better. Now that she's old enough, she gets to go to Golf camp and learn some new moves. However, the instructor is very old school and has the philosophy that you must act like a robot when you swing. Polly just can't get the hang of it and play golf like that. She heads home after a bad day and starts researching other successful sports heroes and realizes they all have one thing in common - the One, Two, Follow Through pattern. The next day she adapts it to her golf game and starts a new trend. As my partner plays golf, I had a bit of prior knowledge of golf which made this more enjoyable. This book is written for ages 6-9 years and is a sophisticated picture book. This book teaches children all about how practice makes perfect and that if something doesn't work for you, don't give up as you may just find a new technique that works brilliantly, just like Polly Pivot.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

One, Two, Follow Through!: Starring Polly Pivot
by Mary Jacobs
Polly Pivot learned how to play golf from her grandfather. She loved the sport. Until she went to camp. The camp councilor was mean, and confusing. She had to learn to love the sport and how to take some of the suggestions not all of them. She learned how to practice and become better. Great book showing how to handle anxiety, and self expression.

[Virginia Winfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun and informative book on how to play golf and on how to stick to your guns. If you are doing well at something you do not always need to change how you do something to satisfy someone else. Every person can have a slightly different way to do the same thing as someone else. I loved the illustrations and the story. I received a copy of this book from Smith Publicity for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Thanks to the publisher for the free copy!