Children’s Gymnastics Picture Book

Meet The Girl Who Wanted to Fly.

A watercolor story about a young gymnast who learns that the real magic isn’t just in sticking the landing — it’s in grace, courage, and believing that doing your ‘normal’ is more than enough.

Ages 5–10

FOR GYMS, COACHES, PARENTS & KIDS

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Bring the story into your gym culture with group read-alongs, team gift packs,
pro-shop showcases, meet-day prizes, parent engagement tools, and other creative ways to inspire your athletes.

⭐ Soft watercolor artwork ⭐ Positive, confidence-building message ⭐ Builds confidence & resilience ⭐ Encourages a healthy mindset

✨ You were born to fly

About the story

The message every coach wants their athletes to believe: You are more than a score.

From her very first leotard to the bright lights of the big meet, this book follows a young gymnast learning that real grace isn’t just on the beam—it’s in how she rises, steadies her breath, and keeps believing, even when things don’t go perfectly.

What Kids Will Love

Relatable emotions: jitters, big dreams, and “did I do enough?” moments.
Soft watercolor scenes that feel like stepping into the gym with friends.
A heroine who learns to cheer for others and herself.

What Parents & Coaches Will Love

Reinforces confidence, resilience, and kindness over perfection.
Opens easy conversations about nerves, pressure, and trying again.
Lovely keepsake gift for gymnasts, meets, birthdays, and team events.

For gyms, teams & individuals

Turn your gym into a place where everyone feels “I was born to fly.”

The Girl Who Wanted to Fly is building resources (Meerkat Gymnastics) for gyms who want more than skills—they want stories, culture, and confidence. Use the book as a themed day, a team reading night, or a signature gift for your athletes.

Ways Gyms Are Using The Book

Reading the story at team meetings or parent nights.
Selling copies in the pro-shop with matching stickers.
Giving it as “Meerkat of the Week” or end-of-season awards.

Team gifts Pro-shop display Meet prizes

Want Bulk Pricing or Have A Custom Idea?

If you own or coach at a gym and would like information on bulk orders, signed copies, or custom stickers and certificates for your athletes, reach out and let’s brainstorm something special for your gym.

Email: [email protected]

Fun extras

Tools & resources to help coaches inspire confident, happy gymnasts.

We’re creating supportive resources around The Girl Who Wanted to Fly — activity books, printables, certificates, and simple tools that help coaches and parents teach confidence, resilience, and healthy gymnastics habits in a fun, easy-to-understand way. The Meerkats help coaches and parents reinforce a sense of belonging — giving young gymnasts a fun, meaningful way to feel part of the team.

Coming Soon To This Site:

Downloadable The Girl Who Wanted to Fly coloring sheets for your athletes.
Printable activities, award badges and certificates to motivate your gymnasts.
Engaging book-themed team night ideas your whole gym will love.

Want to know when new extras are up? Send a quick email with the subject line “Meerkats Extras” to: [email protected]