Custom Built

Gloria van Donge

Illustrator: Pratima Sarkar

Design Thinker: Bronwyn Olsson

Royal Fireworks Press Unionville, New York

Chadwick

Chr ist i na

Chevron

Char lotte

Che lsea

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Deep, lasting, natural confidence is based on authenticity and the

full realization of our unique talents and strengths. The author

eloquently presents insightful and vivid stories about high ability

in the wider population. The books are charming, accessible, and

magical. The best part about them is their far-reaching message;

it is sustainable and can elicit a longer conversation that can go on

and on with family and friends and through education.

– Alan D. Thompson

Founder of Life Architect

National Gifted Children’s Coordinator for Australian Mensa

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“Your friend Tiger is visiting from India, Chadwick,” said Mother Cheetah. “He’s coming over today. He’ll be here soon. Are you ready to play?”

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This should be fun!

Chadwick ran off to enjoy the day.

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He tucked his head down into his shoulders. He pressed his weight onto the back of his head. He kicked off with his hind legs.

H e t u m b l e d o v er

. . .

a n d o v er . . . a n d . . .

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Success!

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“What are you doing, Chadwick?” asked Tiger as he arrived.“I’m tumbling, Tiger,” said Chadwick. “Top athletes build stamina by tumbling, and I want to do it fifty times without stopping, just like them. Do you want to try? Just stand on your head and flip over.”

“No thanks,” said Tiger.“I don’t want to hurt my head.”

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“No worries, Tiger,” assured Chadwick. “Just to be safe, we’ll borrow Chevron’s safari hat.”

He dusted the hat off. He crammed it down onto Tiger’s head, but there was no way it would fit.

“It’s all wonky , Chadwick,” said Tiger. “It’s not my size!”

Chadwick thought for a moment. “Let’s try jumping rope instead.”