Racee Acee and the Toboggan Race

Racee Acee is at it again with another fantastic race. This time she is teaming up with friends for a thrilling toboggan race. Some hilarious ideas come about as the team works together on a solution to make their sled go faster in the upcoming race. Curious and hungry puppies and dogs join the fun as the sled speeds down the snow-covered hill. Problem-solving, cooperation, and a team effort come together to get them to the finish line…But do they win?

The Second book in the Racee Acee Series will delight readers of all ages.

It was an exciting time for Acee, Mia, Riley, and Tobias; the toboggan race was only three short days away. They were in strategy mode, brainstorming ways to make their sled go faster. The crew shared a couple of suggestions to give them the boost they needed to win. Then, all four mental lightbulbs went off, and they shouted the same answer simultaneously (no spoilers). I was sitting on the edge, waiting to see the outcome.

The team initialized their master plan and quickly realized they needed to tweak their tactic. Back to square one! Racee Acee and the Toboggan Race by Debbie Hepner teaches children to think on their feet, adjust experiments accordingly, and rely on their team (friends) to help solve a problem. It enforces the importance of listening to one another and being open to new theories. Remember, no voice is more important than another.

Racee Acee and the Toboggan showcases four young children’s determination to find the optimal material that lets them zoom down the hill at top speed. It was a trial and error process that required patience and calm heads.

Do they win, or do they lose? The answer will have fans of the Racee Acee Series cheering with the crowd. Even though the book ended with a happy ever after, that’s not the point of the short read. The story’s point is not who won the race but how the events led them to cross the finish line.

Racee Acee and the Toboggan Race by Debbie Hepner encourages creativity, thinking outside the box, teamwork, and perseverance. Hayley Moore created incredible illustrations that will capture and delight young viewers. I recommend the book for children 3-8 years.

Be sure and check out Debbie Hepner’s other works. They are filled with action, adventure and are perfect for young readers.

Four children work to speed up their sled through trial and error in Hepner’s picture book.

Acee, Mia, Riley, and Tobias are ready for the annual toboggan race, but they want to give their sled a speedy edge. After brainstorming ideas, they decide to try bacon grease; it works, but it also attracts all the neighborhood dogs—so it’s “Back to the thinking porch.” The kids try crayon wax next, first coloring the bottom of the sled, then melting the wax to coat the bottom. After a test run, they decide the latter is the solution, and they apply a fresh coat for the race. Soon they’re racing down the hill—and across the finish line. This story of trying different ideas and not giving up highlights teamwork, with four children ready to work together (and not argue) as they pursue their goal. Hepner uses short sentences and only a few challenging words (tobogganamong them), making this accessible for emergent readers. Moore’s bright cartoon illustrations feature a diverse friend group with various skin tones. Some of their poses are repetitively reused on multiple pages, however; Acee’s position racing the sled, for example, is identical in three illustrations. The rainbow track left by the crayon wax, however, is inspired.

A fun, well-illustrated story about working together to make rainbows in the snow.

Debbie Hepner’s picture book Racee Acee and the Toboggan Race wraps up a few valuable lessons for young readers in an enjoyable package. Acee and her friends are a few days away from the annual toboggan race and they want to do all they can to speed up their sled. After a brief brainstorming session, they try rubbing bacon grease on the bottom to make it go faster. Their efforts result in an unexpected, and somewhat humorous, outcome. With another suggestion to speed up their toboggan, these four friends work together to implement a creative idea that just might work. When race day finally arrives, surprises abound as they discover whether or not their toboggan is the fastest. Racee Acee and the Toboggan Race is a winter-themed treat for kids. This lively children’s book offers an endearing tale of lighthearted competition built upon a sturdy base of friendship. But where it really shines is in the lessons it provides on collaboration, cooperation, and actualization. I appreciate that it shows how, by not taking things too seriously, we can still find satisfaction when our efforts don’t work out the way we plan. The text is expressive while remaining simple enough for early readers to grasp, and the colorful artwork will draw the attention of pre-readers and keep them engaged. The smiling faces of the diverse characters add to the charm and overall upbeat tone of the book. Your children are sure to love reading about Acee and her friends in Debbie Hepner’s exciting, entertaining, and educational story.

Acee, Riley, Mia, and Tobias wanted to participate in a toboggan race. While they enjoyed sliding down the snowy hill at a breakneck speed, they believed the sled had to go even faster if they were to win the race. The four friends held a grand discussion, brainstorming different ideas to enhance their pace. Should they use banana peels to make the sled more slippery? Would bacon grease do the trick? Will their carefully contrived plans be successful? Find out in Racee Acee and the Toboggan Race, a children’s book written by Debbie Hepner and illustrated by Hayley Moore. I loved the sweet and simple storyline that is perfect for a young audience. The book is concise, with the pages containing only a few sentences each, making it easy for young readers to grasp the story. Debbie Hepner highlighted the resourcefulness of the friends, who were eager to improve their methods until they got the desired result. She also demonstrated why it was important to work as a team to succeed. The vibrant, eye-catching illustrations further added to the charm. I loved that the illustrator rendered the friends as being diverse in their appearances. The bright colors of the characters’ clothing sparkled in contrast to the bluish-white snowy backdrop. Whether the four children were enjoying a delicious meal or excited during a downhill race, their facial expressions were spot on every time. The helpful glossary highlighted the take-home messages. Racee Acee and the Toboggan Race is a perfect read for children aged 2-7 years.