Build It! Jump It!: An Acorn Book

Racing Ace #2

by Larry Dane Brimner, Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator)

Ace builds a cool skateboard and learns how to skate in this fast-paced, STEM-themed early reader!



Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

Ace works hard to build a skateboard. She tightens every nut and bolt -- and adds a cool sticker. Then, Ace is ready to skate. But Ace goes too fast and falls down! She will have to try again. Will Ace ever be able to rocket up the ramp?

With Larry Dane Brimner's simple text and Kaylani Juanita's full-color artwork on every page, this action-packed book is perfect for new readers!

Genres: Picture Books, Sports

48 pages, Hardcover

Published June 28, 2022

About the author

Larry Dane Brimner is the recipient of the 2018 Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children for his title Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961. He is known for his well-researched, innovative, and award-winning nonfiction for young readers, and is the author of multiple acclaimed civil rights titles, including Strike!: The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights; and Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor.

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ace is so cool! I love that she’s a handy girl. Liked the first book; love this one!

[Becky B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ace builds her own skateboard, then learns to ride it, and then puts her builder skills to work again making a ramp.

I had to turn off the part of my brain that was freaking out about a little girl using power tools without an adult. I think you’re supposed to assume her parents are just off page (or at least that’s what I told myself). You’re supposed to focus on her persevering through spills and falls and trying again till she gets it, and her being creative and crafty.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about a girl named Ace who wants to build her own skateboard. She is a little nervous about riding on it but friends help her learn how to ride like an expert. Highly recommended for early readers - Grades K-2.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young girl, Ace, builds her own skateboard and learns how to use. With some falls she doesn't give up.

I liked seeing Ace from beginning to end, designing, building, decorating, using, and falling with it. It's also great to have another skateboarding book in our library collection.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Acorn is a terrific imprint for beginning readers. This story highlights the can-do attitude of Ace as she makes a skateboard and learns to ride it.

[Audrey | WellReadandUndead(ish) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ace is so cool! Skateboarding is not easy. But every time she falls, she gets right back up and tries again! She also build her own ramp, which is insane. This girl is going places!

[Bekah Hubstenberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

First I love the Acorn and Branches series. Acorn a great example of hi-lo. A Racing Ace is one of my favorite series under this line. They include great problem solving and I love the STEAM representation. Out of the 1st three Racing Ace books this one is the best.