Personalised trampoline gymnastics book for child

What happens in your child Tries the Trampoline

1. Your child arrives at gymnastics class and spots the trampoline.
2. A coach shows your child how to wait, listen and bounce safely.
3. Your child tries one small bounce, then another.
4. Each practice turn helps your child learn a new part of the routine.
5. Your child completes the routine and joins the class in a proud stretch.

How the first page could read

Your child liked the soft mats, the tidy line of water bottles and the little bell that began gymnastics class. But today there was something new in the middle of the hall: a round trampoline, waiting for its first bounce. Your child looked at it carefully and held the coach’s hand.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

This story gives a cautious four- to seven-year-old a gentle way to picture trying a new gymnastics activity. Rather than leaping straight into a big display, your child begins with one small bounce and builds the routine step by step. The focus stays on listening to the coach, waiting for a turn and noticing what feels manageable. Seeing their own face in the illustrations makes the moments at class feel familiar, from the mats and gym kit to the final stretch with the group. It is a reassuring read before a first gymnastics session, or a lovely way to talk afterwards about giving something a go.

Reading it together

• Read it before gymnastics class and pause to ask your child which part of the hall they think they will notice first.
• Point out the small steps in the story and let your child choose which one feels easiest to try.
• After reading, invite your child to show a favourite safe stretch or pretend bounce on the floor.

Suggested art style: Animated film

The clear, lively movement of animated film style suits the bounce, balance and simple sequence of a gymnastics routine. A sidekick idea: Pip, a tiny chalk-star mascot. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.