Gymnastics book gifts for girls, by age
For ages 4–8, start with Laurie Hernandez's picture book She's Got This (2018). Early readers like Elizabeth Levy's The Gymnasts chapter books; girls 9–12 and teens gravitate to Olympian memoirs such as I Got This, Courage to Soar (Simone Biles) and Fierce (Aly Raisman). For a gift with her name in it, see personalized gymnastics storybooks. Want the full reading list for kids, teens, parents and coaches? See our best gymnastics books guide.
Last updated 2026-10-29 · Based on specs, reviews and retailer dataPersonalized gymnastics storybooks
The Ribbon of Light (personalized gymnastics book)
$39.99
32-page storybook illustrated from one photo of your child, with her name and age. Hardcover or softcover; free cover preview before you pay. Price shown is the starting price.
British Gymnastics Personalised Storybook
$35
Officially licensed by British Gymnastics. Choose the star's name, age, look, club and hometown plus a grown-up character; ages 4–11, 36 pages. Price shown is the starting price.
Gymnastics books by age and reading level
| Book | Author / first published | Best for | Find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| She's Got This Zoe falls off the beam at her first class and learns to get back up. Written by the 2016 Olympic team gold medalist. | Laurie Hernandez (HarperCollins, 2018) | Picture book, ages 4–8 | Amazon |
| My Book of Gymnastics Photo-filled DK introduction to the apparatus, moves and what happens at class. | DK (2020) | Young beginners | Amazon |
| The Gymnasts series Classic series about a group of girls at a gymnastics club; titles include Tumbling Ghosts and The Gymnast's Gift. Mostly found used. | Elizabeth Levy (Scholastic, from 1988) | Early chapter books | Amazon |
| I Got This Hernandez's memoir of reaching the Rio Olympics. | Laurie Hernandez (2017; new and expanded edition 2020) | Middle grade and teens | Amazon |
| Courage to Soar Biles's memoir, from foster care to Olympic champion. | Simone Biles (Zondervan, 2016) | Teens and adults; young readers edition available | Amazon |
| Fierce Two-time Olympic team captain's memoir about training, setbacks and speaking up. | Aly Raisman (2017) | Teens and adults | Amazon |
| Grace, Gold and Glory Douglas's story of becoming the 2012 Olympic all-around champion. | Gabrielle Douglas (Zondervan, 2012) | Teens and adults | Amazon |
Picture books (ages 4–8)
She's Got This is the standout: the publisher lists it for ages 4–8, and its message (fall, get up, try again) matches what coaches tell new gymnasts. Pair it with DK's My Book of Gymnastics for a child who wants to know what each apparatus is.
Gymnastics books for girls 9–12
Chapter-book series like The Gymnasts are an easy step up. By 10–12, many gymnasts want real athletes' stories; I Got This has a new and expanded 2020 edition, and Courage to Soar has a young readers edition.
Gymnastics books for teens
Fierce and Grace, Gold and Glory cover elite training in detail. Parents may want to read them first: they discuss pressure, injuries and, in Fierce, abuse in the sport.
Personalized gymnastics books
A personalized storybook makes her the main character. Compare options on our personalized gymnastics books page, or browse all personalized gymnastics gifts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gymnastics book for a 5-year-old?
She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez, a picture book the publisher lists for ages 4–8.
What gymnastics books do 10-year-old girls like?
Chapter books such as Elizabeth Levy's The Gymnasts series, and young readers editions of Olympian memoirs like Courage to Soar.
Is there a gymnastics book with my child's name in it?
Yes. Personalized storybooks such as The Ribbon of Light and the British Gymnastics storybook add her name, and sometimes her face, to the story.
Are Olympian memoirs appropriate for kids?
Most suit teens. Some, like Fierce, discuss abuse in the sport, so preview them for younger readers.
Do you test these books?
No. We list books from publisher details and Open Library records; see how we pick.