Reviews and Endorsements
"The Lucy Tries Sports series is terrific for children! It inspires them to be physically active and reinforces so many aspects of their social skill development. A really positive assistance to parenting children." —Dave King, Member of the Order of Canada, Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and IIHF Hall of Fame inductee
"Lucy knows that sport is for everyone—including those with disabilities. Lucy also shows us what it is to be inclusive, creative and the value in trying new things. The world needs more Lucy!" —David Legg, Ph.D., Chair & Professor, Department of Health and Physical Education, Mount Royal University
"The Lucy Tries Sports series is an engaging and fun way to teach young children about sports. And we all know that if girls in particular have strong role models they're more likely to succeed. Lucy is exactly that!" —Hayley Wickenheiser, Six-Time Olympian
"Early exposure to positive role models and sporting encounters are vital to helping kids become engage in sport and active living. The Lucy Tries Sports series provides fun, vivid examples of positive sport experiences while reinforcing messages central to healthy child development." —Dr. Karen MacNeill, Sport Psychologist
"This timely series helps promote the value of physical literacy and sport
participation. "Lucy" truly reinforces ParticipACTION Canada's vision: To
create a nation where physical activity is a vital part of everyday life." —Doug Mitchell, Past Chair, ParticipACTION Board of Directors
"The Lucy Tries Sports series teaches how sport is about fun and and healthy competition. They also introduce various different sports to young kids and hopefully inspire them to stay active and healthy. I love that my kids can read the series in English and French. These books are a must for the entire family." —Catriona Le May Doan, OC and two time Olympic Speed Skating Champion
"Lisa Bowes engaged our students with an entertaining and inspiring presentation with the Lucy books. They were so "hooked" by Lisa's stories! Lisa's message about physical activity, good sportsmanship and reading were so meaningful and I know she left a mark on our students...they are still talking about her weeks later. FD Roosevelt LOVES LUCY and LISA!" —Lisa Waub, Librarian, F.D. Roosevelt Public School, London, ON
"I am happy to support the positive messaging of participation, physical activity and kindness within the Lucy Tries Sports series. I had the privelege to read to my daughter's school this year and very much enjoyed the joy in the students' faces in sharing the determination and spirit of Lucy." —Brian Torrance, Director of Ever Active Schools
"Lucy is a great role model for all kids, on and off the hard court. She exemplifies inclusion, teamwork and work ethic—important lessons for everyone!" —Kia Nurse, Canadian women's basketball team and WNBA guard
"Lucy is an awesome role model for kids at any age! She demonstrates the
value of getting involved in sports and how teamwork and good coaching can
positively affect childhood and beyond." —Christine Sinclair, Captain of the Canadian National Soccer team and Olympic
medalist
"An engaging, fun read for children that encourages literacy skills and participation in sports." —Melissa Bailey, teacher and coach, Bavarian International School, Germany
The books seek to reinforce the five principles of healthy child development set out by High Five Canada...In each book Lucy makes a friend, masters a skill, meets an encouraging adult mentor and has an active voice in her play. Most importantly, she tries new things. —"Lucy Tries Sports designed to inspire children to become active, play" from The National Post
