A children's story about a girl named Charlotte who loves to do everything fast, from running to schoolwork. Her nickname is Speedy Charlotte. The first pages show her rushing through life, struggling in class because she goes too fast, and then learning from her parents that speed is a strength but she must also know when to slow down. The story uses a school and running track setting to teach…
This is a children's picture book about a girl named Charlotte who loves to do everything fast. She is called Speedy Charlotte by everyone. The story is written by Charlotte J. Ewig and is aimed at young readers who are learning about patience and balance.
The first pages show Charlotte rushing through her morning routine and running to school. She is a member of her school's cross country running team and enjoys the feeling of speed. Her nickname makes her proud.
In the classroom, Charlotte tries to speed through her schoolwork too. She finishes worksheets first but makes many mistakes. She reads books quickly but cannot remember the story. Her teacher tells her to slow down, but Charlotte does not like going slow.
Charlotte feels discouraged because her rushing causes her to miss important lessons. She runs home to tell her parents about her frustration. Her mother says speed is a strength but you cannot speed through everything. Her father compares learning to training for a race, explaining that the best runners learn to pace themselves.