The Gymnastics Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Gymnastics Paperback – August 30, 2012

Go this for my 12 year old who is just starting gymnastics again. She is able to read and understand the instructions and uses it when she is practicing at home.

This book was given as a gift for my 9 year old daughter and son who are interested in begining gymnastics. There are many pictures in the book depicting excercises and basic skills which are helpful. The book includes photos of boys doing typical male routines including the rings and pommell horse as well as girls which makes it a good book for both sexes. I find it to be a good book for the wanna be Gabby Douglas in order to learn how much work and commitment is involved if one hopes to succeed on any competetive level.

I bought this for my gymnast daughter - she is 7 and just getting to team level (USAG level 4.) Based on the description I thought it would go beyond the basics, covering some intermediate skills and discussing more about team gymnastics, but it really is for absolute beginners. It also is not written in kid-friendly language - it is like it is a book for adults that is being marketed for kids. Some of the words from the introduction that my 7-year old did not know: 'spatial orientation', 'stationary', 'alternatives', 'beneficial'. Considering that most girls start gymnastics pretty young (as the author herself did), this is a little confusing - if this is a book for beginning gymnasts, the language should be such that a 6-8 year old can understand it. If it's actually for parents or teachers, then don't market it as a children's book.On the plus side, the information and pictures are good, and the stories Elfi shares from her own gymnastics experience are too.

Perfect for my 7 year old. This book shows detailed techniques for all levels of gymnastics. Her teacher is constantly impressed with her knowledge.

My 9 year old daughter has recently become more involved in gymnastics and she loves to read, so she enjoys this book. She likes to mimic the skills and uses it for her "lessons" at home.

Very detailed, daughter loves it.

Bought this for my 10 year old granddaughter who is in to gymnastics big time. She was thrilled with the book and seems to always have her nose in it so I'm very pleased with this purchase.

Good intro. Turns out daughter would rather do handstands than read about them.

It appears a good and comprehensive introduction for budding gymnasts. Perfect for a tumbling granddaughter.

Good Read

Very basic

Bought this for Christmas gift for granddaughter and it looks perfect. I'm sure she will be very happy.

Bought book for my granddaughter she loves it.she found it very helpful when she started her gymnastics club.