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Gilly's actions and journey will inspire young readers to be brave, be nice, and always follow their dreams.
Gilly and his best friendāhis dog Sam are Golf Balls with hearts as big as Gilly's drive. In Gilly's Big Dream, Sam helps Gilly overcome his fear of the hole. Then, Gilly prepares for a tournament. Gilly and Sam, along with their Golf Ball friends, are a great introduction to golf and give valuable lessons appropriate for the golf course and life.
A tiny Golf Ball named Gilly lived in the sunny town of Fairway Fields. Gilly differed from the average ball used on a course. This Golf Ball had bright blue eyes, gloves on its hands, shoes on its feet, a cute hat bearing its name, and a big smile. Gilly wasn't the only uniquely designed character. Sam, Gilly's canine companion, was super adorable! I tip my golf hat to the artist who did a stellar job creating golf puppy. I adored his big, beautiful brown eyes.Ā
When Sam slept beside his best friend's bed, he dreamed about chasing golf carts and digging holes in the fairway. (Funny and sweet image!)Ā Meanwhile, Gilly dreamt about becomingĀ "The Best Golf Ball in the World!" All readers will be pulling for the cute Golf Ball, but golfing fans might be envious of Gilly and Sam's room. It was a golfer's paradise: golf balls on the bedspread, pictures of lush green courses hung on the wall, green painted walls, green rug, green desk, green curtains, and (of course) personalized golf bag with clubs. I loved Sam's doggie bed!Ā
Gilly and Sam had golf on the brain 24-7. When one has a dream, one must follow in the footsteps of Gilly and practice, practice, and practice some more. Like in this story, you might fail many times before succeeding. There's no better feeling when you do accomplish your goal! Gilly faced his fears and, in time, overcame them. He deserved the cheers from his friends and fellow competitors! While Gilly's success was inspiring, I was glad the writer mentioned him cheering his competitors' good shots and learning from their techniques. Good sportsmanship never goes out of style!
Gilly the GolfĀ Ball;Ā Gilly's Big DreamĀ had outstanding illustrations. I liked the attention to detail in every Golf Ball. Not a single dimple was left out! Nice touch adding the golfer's name to each of their hats! There was one major factor of this adorable story I didn't quite grasp: Gilly was hitting a ball, but the images show him going into the holes and climbing out of them. The line: "Gilly soared through the air, landed on theĀ green, and rolled... rolled... rolled... right into theĀ hole!" also supported this claim and added to my confusion. Even though that puzzled me, I did enjoy the story and positive message behind Gilly's journey: with courage, friendship, and a dream, anything is possible. Oh, and don't forget it's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game, so remember to be a good sportsman.Ā
Gilly's actions and journey will inspire young readers to be brave, be nice, and always follow their dreams.
(The story capitalizedĀ Golf Ball,Ā so I followed the writer's example.)
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Synopsis
Gilly and his best friendāhis dog Sam are Golf Balls with hearts as big as Gilly's drive. In Gilly's Big Dream, Sam helps Gilly overcome his fear of the hole. Then, Gilly prepares for a tournament. Gilly and Sam, along with their Golf Ball friends, are a great introduction to golf and give valuable lessons appropriate for the golf course and life.
About the author
As an avid golf enthusiast, I immerse myself in the artistry of the game, from mastering techniques to unraveling it's mysteries with data. My passion for golf is not just about playing; it's a canvas for creativity. I revel in composing whimsical golf parody songs. Golf has become my schtick. view profile
Published on April 26, 2024
1000 words
Genre: Picture Books
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