The Race beautifully captures Dee Groberg's poem about a boy who overcomes the temptation to quit and finds the inspiration to keep going. Its moving message is one that can help each of us cross the finish line in the "race of life." An illustrated poem, this is the heart-wrenching story of a boy in a footrace hoping to win, but falling again and again. Each time he wants to give up, knowing, pace by pace, that he has lost any chance of winning and that his dad, watching from a distance, will be disappointed. But each time ...
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The Race beautifully captures Dee Groberg's poem about a boy who overcomes the temptation to quit and finds the inspiration to keep going. Its moving message is one that can help each of us cross the finish line in the "race of life." An illustrated poem, this is the heart-wrenching story of a boy in a footrace hoping to win, but falling again and again. Each time he wants to give up, knowing, pace by pace, that he has lost any chance of winning and that his dad, watching from a distance, will be disappointed. But each time he gets back up and runs as hard as he can. For in his heart he can hear the voice of his dad- "You haven't lost at all; for winning is no more than this, to rise each time you fall." As the boy finishes the race, the crowd cheers as loudly for him as for the winner, and his father's proud look is his true reward.
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Add this copy of The Race to cart. $0.99, very good condition, Sold by 2nd Life Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burlington, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Simple Truths.
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Used book in very good condition. May have some minor wear. May NOT include discs or access code or other supplemental material. We ship Monday-Saturday and respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
Add this copy of The Race to cart. $2.39, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Simple Truths.
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Add this copy of The Race to cart. $2.39, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Simple Truths.
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Used-Good: All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover if applicable. Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include From the library of labels. Shrink wrap dust covers or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.
Add this copy of The Race to cart. $5.47, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Simple Truths, LLC.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
