Ready, Set, Run!

The Amazing New York City Marathon

Illustrated by Jessie Hartland
A lively nonfiction picture book about runners preparing for, and racing in, the New York City Marathon, perfect for fans of Balloons Over Broadway and The Philharmonic Gets Dressed.

All over the world—on city roads and country lanes, on beaches, high in the mountains, across fields, in sun, rain, and late at night, people get ready to race. It’s a BIG DEAL to run in the New York City Marathon! 
    In this energetic and ever-so-fun nonfiction picture book about the world's most famous race, readers follow runners from all over the world as they stretch, make their playlist, eat a spaghetti dinner, and then pound, pound, pound through the five boroughs of New York City, all the way to the finish line.
    With fun facts throughout ("Since 1979, a high school band stationed at Mile 9 plays the “Rocky” theme song again and again until the last runners go by"), this is an exhilarating, inside-view of what it entails to run the world's largest marathon.
Leslie Kimmelman is the well-regarded author of over 15 picture books. She lives with her family in Ardsley, New York.

Sarah McMenemy was declared a “new talent to watch” (Publishers Weekly) for her picture book debut, Waggle. She lives in London, England. View titles by Leslie Kimmelman
★ "As all of New York gets caught up in the excitement....readers are likely to break into a cheer as well."  —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A fresh, buoyant high stepper.” —Kirkus Reviews

"This attractive picture book introduces marathons to children." —Booklist

About

A lively nonfiction picture book about runners preparing for, and racing in, the New York City Marathon, perfect for fans of Balloons Over Broadway and The Philharmonic Gets Dressed.

All over the world—on city roads and country lanes, on beaches, high in the mountains, across fields, in sun, rain, and late at night, people get ready to race. It’s a BIG DEAL to run in the New York City Marathon! 
    In this energetic and ever-so-fun nonfiction picture book about the world's most famous race, readers follow runners from all over the world as they stretch, make their playlist, eat a spaghetti dinner, and then pound, pound, pound through the five boroughs of New York City, all the way to the finish line.
    With fun facts throughout ("Since 1979, a high school band stationed at Mile 9 plays the “Rocky” theme song again and again until the last runners go by"), this is an exhilarating, inside-view of what it entails to run the world's largest marathon.

Author

Leslie Kimmelman is the well-regarded author of over 15 picture books. She lives with her family in Ardsley, New York.

Sarah McMenemy was declared a “new talent to watch” (Publishers Weekly) for her picture book debut, Waggle. She lives in London, England. View titles by Leslie Kimmelman

Praise

★ "As all of New York gets caught up in the excitement....readers are likely to break into a cheer as well."  —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A fresh, buoyant high stepper.” —Kirkus Reviews

"This attractive picture book introduces marathons to children." —Booklist

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