Gold Mom’s Choice Award
Runner Up London Book Festival Best Children’s Book
A Win for Corinne, the third book in Corinne’s Fin trilogy, brings Corinne from a champion swimmer winning all the ribbons at Lavender Lake, overcoming a major event, and reinventing herself as a coach. Finally, Corinne learned many lessons from her Lavender Lappers, just as the team members discovered the true gifts of being on a team and not necessarily a winning team. A WIN is certainly a joy to be shared by all. Team members and their coach remain bonded together forever. Corinne’s Fin and Corinne’s Team are both Gold Mom’s Choice Award Winners.
“As a swimmer of 55 years, I know the power of swimming, the beauty of the water, and the finesse of the strokes that Corinne possesses and joyfully shares with her team.” —Holly Martin, retired from Baltimore County Middle School as a math teacher
“Like Ruby Belle, I was blessed to grow up on a swim team where I, too, learned to believe in myself, support my team, and be thankful for coaches who cared. As a fellow educator, I love Miss Dayle’s imagined world for Corinne and Ruby Belle. Encouraging children to believe in their spirit and determination and support teammates are vital lessons!” —Josey Coviello, Pre-K teacher at Davie County Schools, MA Reading, Reading Education
“A beautiful celebration of teamwork, having a positive mindset and the freedom water can bring to each of us when we are willing to dive in!” —Julie Caruso, Leadership Coach
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite –
Get ready for an action-packed adventure in Lavender Lake with A Win For Corinne. Written by Dayle Dabney, this heartwarming picture book follows the adventures of Coach Corinne of Lavender Lake’s swim team, the Lavender Lappers. Heavy rain on Frog Creek sends Ruby Belle, a butterfly goldfish, straight into Lavender Lake with the overflowing water. Meanwhile, Coach Corinne reveals her wish for one of the Lappers to win at least one first-place blue medal for the team’s bulletin board. However, her moving speech is interrupted by the arrival of Ruby Belle, who tells them her story. Seeing her love for swimming, Coach Corinne enrolls Ruby in her team. But it takes Ruby’s new teammates a while to warm up to her. Can Ruby help the Lappers win their first blue ribbon ever?
Winning is so much fun, right? But you know what makes it even better? Winning with a team where everyone helps one another and makes each other succeed. A Win For Corinne is an adrenaline-pumping children’s sports tale built on this very premise. Dayle Dabney’s uplifting picture book is an absolute joy to read. Young readers will not only be entertained but also learn about the value of competitiveness and teamwork. The characters are lively and adorable. Coach Corinne is a motivating teacher, and her students make sure they live up to her high standards. Ruby Belle’s story arc is inspiring and will definitely resonate with young readers. I loved how Ruby’s teammates came together toward the end and embraced her as one of their own. The illustrations are captivating and sure to put a smile on your face. Highly recommended!