Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Jan 19, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - A common moment plays out at ski hills everywhere: a child points their skis downhill, goes straight, gains speed, panics… and then refuses to try again. For parents, it’s stressful. For kids, it’s scary. And for ski instructors, it’s one of the most common barriers to early progress.
That’s exactly why ski instructor and author Tony Herman created Swoosh the Snow-saurus — a children’s bedtime story designed to help kids feel confident turning on skis.
Rather than teaching skiing with technical cues like “shift your weight” or “edge control,” the story introduces Swoosh, a friendly dinosaur who skis at night and gives kids a playful “mission” they can bring to the hill. The goal is simple: reduce pressure, create confidence, and make turning feel like a game.
“When kids are focused on a fun mission instead of fear, turning starts to happen naturally,” said Tony Herman. “This book gives families a shared language they can use on the hill without it feeling like a lesson.”
Why Turning Is the Big Breakthrough for Kids
For many young skiers, learning to turn is the difference between “This is scary” and “This is fun.” Turning gives kids control. Control reduces fear. And once fear drops, learning accelerates.
Swoosh the Snow-saurus is written specifically to support that moment — helping kids build comfort and confidence before they even clip in.
Printed Softcover Books Now Shipping
The softcover edition is now shipping, and early feedback highlights the print quality: a durable, kid-friendly format with a clean matte finish and vibrant illustrations. Families can also choose a digital edition for instant access on phones and tablets.
Both editions are available at: https://swoosh.ski/
About Swoosh the Snow-saurus
Swoosh the Snow-saurus is a children’s story created to help kids learn the concept of turning on skis through imagination, not pressure. It’s designed for little skiers (especially ages 3–6), and it’s helpful for parents who want a smoother, happier first ski season.
About the Author
Tony Herman is a ski instructor and educator who has spent years teaching children and helping parents understand what actually works when kids are learning to turn. He also shares parent-friendly ski tips at SkiWithTony.com.
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