Papa's Marathon

Gia’s Papa has signed up for the marathon. As he buys clothes and fancy gadgets to match his new hobby, Gia’s grandmother becomes his biggest cheerleader. She even has a camcorder ready for race day. Does Papa lose steam as the marathon approaches, or does he manage to cross the finish line after all? Written by Nalini Sorensen and paired with Prashant Soni’s cheerful illustrations, this lighthearted story is about fitness goals that go awry, and the unflagging faith of family. Winner of the Jarul Book Award, 2019 “The author Nalini Sorensen hits the right chord to capture the emotions of a marathon runner and his family. The illustrations by Prashant Soni are cheerful… with each character having just the right kind of facial expressions throughout the story.” (Kids Stop Press) “‘Papa’s Marathon’ is a funny story about Gia’s Papa’s efforts to get fit. I love how the entire family chips in to support and encourage him on his fitness journey. Nalini’s writing is filled with … joie de vivre that is easy to spot… (This book) will make you laugh out loud and you may probably see a bit of yourself in it.” (Myth Aunty)