Racee Acee's ATV Race

Award-winning children's book author debuts a new picture book series focused on perseverance, determination...and fun! Acee is very excited about the upcoming all-terrain vehicle race. She loves driving her yellow ATV but before she does, she must go through a series of checks to make sure her vehicle is safe and ready, including a test drive. When it's time to queue up for the big race at the steep Rocky Mountains, she brings her matching yellow helmet and adorable Bub. Her kitty companion who is along for the ride of his cute little life! She guns her engine, and the thrill is on for Acee as she races over rocky paths, steep cliffs, dusty trails, rickety bridges and splats through giant mud puddles. As she near the finish line, she hears the cheering spectators and gives it her all. Will Racee Acee win the big race? Through Hepner's rousing text and artist Drew Rose's vibrant illustrations, Racee Acee's ATV Race teaches important life skills to early readers including responsibility, perseverance, pride in giving your best effort, and enjoying doing what you love. The first installment in a series, the books underscore for all children the value of self-confidence, courage, and determination; and with a strong female character like Acee, young girls have an empowering role model to emulate.Author Debbie L. Hepner is the recipient if two Independent Press Awards for Distinguished Picture books, a Global Book Award and a Mom's Choice Award. Celebrated illustrator Drew Rose is a well-known artist whose stunning work can be found in many time-honored children's books.