Hello everyone! Welcome back to Storytime Family. How are you today? Is it cold where you are? It’s really hot here because it’s summer! To stay cool, I’m reading a book with you. Thanks for joining me!
Today, we’re reading “Little People, Big Dreams: Ayrton Senna” by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Let’s dive in!
Ayrton was a boy from a rich family in São Paulo, Brazil. He loved moving around and often got little cuts and bruises. The only time he sat still was when he was on his dad’s lap, pretending to drive. When Ayrton was just four, his dad made him a go-kart. It wasn’t just a toy for Ayrton. Everyone was amazed when he started driving it like a pro!
One day, a police officer brought Ayrton home because he was driving his dad’s car! He was so small that he could barely reach the pedals. At his first real race, Ayrton was only eight years old, but he beat older kids who were 15, 18, and even 20! He didn’t always win, but he learned something new every time he lost. Once, he practiced so much in the rain that he forgot to come home for dinner!
Before every race, Ayrton read a special quote from the Bible. He believed in God and prayed to be the best go-kart driver in South America. Even though he missed his family and friends, Ayrton moved to England to chase his dream of becoming a Formula One driver.
His first team wasn’t the favorite, but Ayrton was ready to compete with the best, like a French driver named Alain Prost. Ayrton and Alain were like cats and dogs, always competing. In their first season, Ayrton won more races and became the world champion!
Ayrton knew every race track by heart. His team loved his ideas and tips. He was also very caring. Once, he stopped his car to help a friend who crashed. Safety became very important to him.
Ayrton won three world championships and over 40 races. But winning in Brazil, his home, was the best. Even when his car broke, he kept going and won. People remember Ayrton as a brave and amazing driver loved by many.
Heroes are not just strong or smart; they have kind hearts. Let’s see what heroes do and how you can be one too!
Heroes care for others and help them feel better. They are like firefighters, brave and ready to help. They love nature and work to protect the Earth.
Heroes are loyal friends who do what’s right. They help others and think about their feelings. They stand up against wrong things and make the world better.
Heroes work hard and find solutions to problems. They are moms, dads, and anyone who helps others. You can be a hero by doing what’s right and helping others.
I hope you enjoyed learning about Ayrton Senna and how anyone can be a hero, including you! Thanks for reading with us. Take care and see you next time!
Build Your Own Go-Kart: Just like Ayrton’s dad made him a go-kart, you can create a simple version using a cardboard box. Decorate it with markers, stickers, and paper plates for wheels. Imagine you’re racing like Ayrton and think about how he felt when he first drove his go-kart. Share your creation with your family and tell them about Ayrton’s story.
Weather and Racing: Ayrton practiced in different weather conditions. Observe the weather each day for a week and note how it changes. Discuss with your family how different weather might affect driving a go-kart or a car. Would it be easier or harder to drive in the rain or on a sunny day? Why do you think Ayrton practiced in the rain?
Be a Hero in Your Community: Think about ways you can be a hero like Ayrton. Can you help a friend with their homework, pick up litter in your neighborhood, or share toys with a sibling? Choose one thing to do this week and share your experience with your class. How did it feel to help others, and what did you learn from it?
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How are you today? Is it winter where you are? It’s summer here now, and let me tell you, it has been quite hot! Today is no exception. I’m just trying to stay cool by reading a book with you. Thanks for taking the time to sit down and read with us.
Today we have “Little People, Big Dreams: Ayrton Senna,” written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Let’s have a look!
Ayrton was the second son of a wealthy family from São Paulo, Brazil. He always had scrapes and bumps from where he couldn’t keep still. The only time he was quiet was sitting on his father’s lap, grabbing the wheel. Ayrton was just four when his father built him a go-kart to play with, but for him, it was not just a toy. Everyone was shocked when he started the engine and made his first lap; it was like he had been driving his whole life.
One day, Ayrton was brought home by a police officer who caught him driving his father’s car on the road. He was so small that he barely reached the pedals! The police first thought that a ghost was driving. Ayrton couldn’t help how much he loved driving. At his first official race, most of the drivers were 15, 18, or even 20 years old. None of them could believe their eyes when an eight-year-old child overtook their go-karts and beat them all. Of course, he was not always the winner, but for him, every defeat was a chance to learn something new. Once, after losing a race due to the rain, he spent days practicing, even forgetting to show up for dinner.
Before every race, Ayrton used to read a quote from the Bible. He believed in God with all his heart, and every time he jumped into his little rocket, he prayed to become the best go-kart driver in South America. Even though he knew he would miss his family and friends very much, Ayrton decided to leave home and move to England. It was time to try his luck as a single-seated driver and make his way to Formula One.
Maybe his first team was not the bookie’s favorite, but Ayrton was ready to give the leading racers some competition. One of them was a French driver called Alain Prost. Ayrton and Alain got along as well as a cat and a dog, and they became teammates in their rivalry—a legend. In their first season, Ayrton and Alain won 15 out of the 16 Formula One races. Still, Ayrton ended up winning one more than Alain and was crowned as the world champion.
Japan, Monaco, San Marino—he memorized every circuit, knowing each curve like the back of his hand. Ayrton’s mechanics loved reading his reports, which were always full of little tips and big ideas. When someone crashed during practice, Ayrton was the only driver to stop. He ran in front of the cars, turned off the engine, and saved his friend’s life. From that day on, safety and competition became his number one priority.
Ayrton won three world championships and more than 40 Grand Prix races. Still, it was nothing compared to winning in Brazil, his home. He ended the race driving with a broken gearbox, so exhausted that he needed help to leave the car. Every time the engines roar at the circuit and a new race is about to start, the crowds remember little Ayrton—the bold, bright kid loved by millions and missed by all, the greatest driver of all time.
And that was Ayrton Senna in “Little People, Big Dreams.” I hope you enjoyed the inspiring story behind Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in history. If you would like a copy of this book, the links are in the description below. If you haven’t already, please subscribe for more stories like this. Give us a like or leave us a comment; we always love to hear from you. Thanks for dropping by! We’ll see you again soon. Take care! Bye-bye!
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A hero like you is someone who is a hero not just because they’re strong or smart, but more about what’s inside a person’s heart. Let’s take a look inside this book and see what heroes do. You may find a hero can be someone just like you.
Heroes care for people and make sure they’re okay. They help the sick get well again, assisting night and day. Heroes are like firefighters—strong and very brave. They risk their lives to save others. Heroes care for nature and every living thing as they work to help the Earth. They hear creation sing.
Heroes are loyal friends—honorable and brave. They fight for truth and do what’s right, even when afraid. Always alert and ready, heroes just know what to do. If someone is in danger, they will race to their rescue. Heroes always do their best to help someone in need. They think of others’ feelings and don’t act for selfish reasons.
Heroes take a stand against the things they know are wrong. They fight for justice and protect because their hearts are strong. Heroes can fix broken things; they like to make things better. They use the talents that they have; they’re helpful and clever.
Heroes work hard at their jobs and always do their best—not just to meet their own needs, but so others can be blessed. Heroes find solutions to the problems that we face; they even invent ways to make the world a better place.
Heroes are those moms and dads who love their family, teaching and empowering them to be all they can be. Anyone can be a hero, whether girl or boy or man, by helping others, doing right, and being the best they can. So if you see a problem and there’s something you can do, then know that what the world needs is a hero just like you.
I hope you enjoyed “A Hero Like You.” See, anyone can be a hero, including you and me. If you would like to own a copy of this book, the links are in the description below. If you enjoyed this book, please give us a like and subscribe for more stories like this, and leave us a comment. We always love to hear from you. Until we see you again, take care of yourself and your family. Thanks for dropping by! Bye!
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