This children's book is a fun and educational story about tennis, personal growth, and self-confidence. Blue, a ring-tailed lemur living in New York City, is inspired by watching professional tennis on TV and decides to learn the sport. His parents arrange lessons with Coach Eagleton, a talented American Bald Eagle tennis pro. As the adventure unfolds, Coach introduces Blue to the fundamentals of tennis, along with competitive strategies and skills. Blue faces various challenges, including a size disadvantage and competing against an octopus with multiple rackets and a fierce lion. Through these experiences, he confronts self-doubt and fear of failure, motivated by encouraging words from his coach and parents. With support from those around him, Blue learns to replace his fears with faith in himself, ultimately achieving his goals. He also reaches out to help others learn tennis and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The story imparts valuable life lessons about inclusion, respect for teachers, colleagues, and competitors. Additionally, the collaboration with SportEdTV offers embedded links in both printed and eBook formats, providing access to streaming tennis lessons that align with the skills highlighted in the story. Join Blue on his journey as he transforms into the Champion Tennis Player of the Universe through perseverance and guidance.
