Kick Push

Written & illustrated by Frank Morrison

A young skateboarder moves to a new neighborhood and struggles to find his place until he meets new friends who share his passion.

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40 pages· 450 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Epic, a skateboarding prodigy, faces a dilemma when his family moves to a new neighborhood. Without his crew, his tricks feel empty, and he considers giving up his passion to fit in. But a wise word from his dad reminds him that true friendship comes from being authentic. Will Epic find his place by staying true to himself, or will he sacrifice his identity for acceptance? Discover a heartwarming tale of self-expression and courage in this vibrant story inspired by real-life fatherhood experiences.

From the publisher

Award-winning picture book creator Frank Morrison makes his author/illustrator debut in an exuberant story about being yourself. Epic has tricks you won’t believe. He’s the kick flipping, big rail king. When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he can’t wait to hit the street with his skateboard. But his old moves don’t feel fresh without a crew to see ‘em. Epic thinks about giving up his board to fit in, but an encouraging word from his dad helps him see that the trick to making new friends is to always be yourself. Be you. . . be epic! Award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison offers a heartwarming, dynamic celebration of self-expression, inspired by his own journey through fatherhood.

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