Splash – written by Claire Cashmore, illustrated by Sharon Davey
Claire Cashmore, MBE and Paralympic gold medallist, was born without a left forearm – but she never let being different stand in the way of her big dreams. Splash is based on Claire’s real-life experience: this gold-medal-winning swimmer really was scared of water … until one day, everything changed! These are Claire’s big sisters. They call her Bear and ruffle her hair. And whatever Claire’s sisters can do, Claire can do too … But there is one thing Claire won’t do …The water in the swimming pool makes her feel squirmy inside. Follow her sisters? No thank you! Not today? Can Claire conquer her fears? Can she set foot in the water – and what will happen if she does? Splash features a brilliantly bold heroine, who happens to be differently abled, and brims with fun, positivity and Claire Cashmore’s inspirational growth mindset message.
The inspiring debut picture book from Paralympic gold medallist Claire Cashmore, illustrated by rising star Sharon Davey is a fun-filled and inspiring sports story. Claire Cashmore, MBE, has taken part in four Paralympic Games (her first, in Athens 2004, aged just sixteen). At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she won her first Paralympic gold. Now competing as a paratriathlete, Claire is the current ITU World Champion. She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2017 and is a passionate ambassador for disability sport. Publishing ahead of the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Splash features a brilliantly bold and determined heroine, who happens to be differently abled. After Claire’s success at placing second at the AJ Bell World Triathlon series on the 6th June, Claire’s syndicated interview has featured heavily in regional press with her wonderfully weaving in discussion of Splash (coverage includes Northern Echo, Border Telegraph
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