You can’t get much cuter than a synchronized swimming pig with a bow for her tail. Gracie La Roo isn't just cute though she’s also a good role model. When she has problems, she thinks things through to solve them. She’s polite but stands up for herself. And she’s not the only strong female (pig) in the story there are a couple of other characters in roles that are still associated with men. I love how the book introduces synchronized swimming and lets the reader know its truly an athletic sport. The illustrations are adorable and go along perfectly with the story line. I especially love the details of the Gracie’s tail bows and the nose clips on the swimmers. I felt the first and last story ended a little abruptly but overall the story still flowed. This is a good, fun read for an early chapter book.