Books like Skates! by Ezra Jack Keats
In "Skates!", Ezra Jack Keats follows two friends who are determined to master roller skating. Their journey is fraught with frustration as they struggle to keep their momentum. Just when they are about to give up, an unexpected opportunity to help someone brings their newfound skills into sharp relief, reinforcing the value of perseverance and kindness.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ezra Jack Keats
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