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Tilly Takes Her Time: A slow and Steady Tennis Tale
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 1 2026
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Tilly McTee dreams of playing tennis professionally... but there's just one tiny problem.
She's a turtle.
While the rabbits zip and zoom across the court, Tilly moves at her own steady pace. The crowd laughs. The squirrels giggle. Even the tennis balls seem to fly faster than she can blink.
But Tilly doesn't rush.
She doesn't panic.
And she certainly doesn't give up.
With quiet determination, thoughtful timing, and a whole lot of heart, Tilly proves that winning isn't always about being the fastest - sometimes it's about being the steadiest.
Tilly Takes Her Time is a charming rhyming picture book filled with woodland tennis matches, gentle humor, and a powerful lesson children will carry long after the final point is scored:
Slow is sometimes best.
Consistency beats chaos.
Showing up matters more than speeding ahead.
Perfect for ages 3-8, this beautifully illustrated story encourages children who feel behind, overlooked, or not quite as quick as others - reminding them that steady effort, patience, and perseverance truly win the day.
Why You Will Love This Book
- A sweet, funny rhyming story that flows beautifully at bedtime
- A confidence-building message for children who feel slower than their peers
- Gorgeous woodland watercolor illustrations full of charm
- Teaches perseverance without pressure
- Encourages steady effort instead of competition anxiety
- Perfect for classrooms, sports seasons, and growth-mindset lessons
If your child has ever worried about not being the fastest, tallest, or quickest - Tilly's story will wrap around them like a warm hug and whisper:
You don't have to rush to win.
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