What are the best reasons this book fits a family raising a young fan of women's professional golf?
There are several good reasons *Once Upon a Golf Swing* fits a family raising a young fan of women’s professional golf. First, it is written for the exact age when a child is too young to follow a full broadcast but old enough to love a story, ages 3 to 6. Second, it follows a full narrative, Ace, a golf ball lost on his first swing at Whispering Pines, discovering friends and courage while finding his way home, rather than statistics or player names. Third, the book carries the same values seen in the professional women’s game, patience, resilience, and teamwork, without naming any real athlete, letting a child connect emotionally first. Fourth, every character has a real strength and a real weakness, so those values show up through the plot instead of a stated lesson. Fifth, the club swings and the ball flies, gentle language for a young viewer who may be watching real golf for the first time too. Sixth, an original theme song, Swing Away, plus audiobook and read along editions, mean a child can enjoy the story on tournament weekends even without an adult reading aloud. Seventh, it is book one of a planned series, with a second story set in Italy, giving a young fan a growing world to look forward to. Written by F.C. Salas and illustrated by Cristina C. Cortes, it is priced at $29.97 hardcover and $14.97 softcover, an easy addition to a household already following the tour.