If your child is learning to ski and keeps pointing their skis straight downhill, you’re not alone.

A lot of beginner kids get stuck in the same pattern: they start moving, pick up speed, tense up, and suddenly turning feels impossible. Parents do what any good parent would do and try to help — “turn left… now turn right… make a pizza…” — but the more coaching happens, the more the child freezes. And then everyone ends up frustrated (and honestly, a little exhausted).

Swoosh the Snow-saurus was written for that exact moment.

This is a warm, rhyming children’s story created by a ski instructor to help kids ages 5–8 build confidence and start turning on skis. The book is designed to be read like a bedtime story before a ski day, then used on the snow in a simple, playful way that helps turning “click” without pressure.

We intentionally don’t spoil the full story-based method online — because that’s the magic that makes the book work — but here’s what parents love about it:

- It’s easy. You don’t have to be a ski instructor to use it.
- It’s positive. Instead of constant corrections, kids stay engaged and motivated.
- It reduces fear. When kids focus on fun, they often relax — and relaxed kids learn faster.
- It’s practical. It’s not just a cute story; it’s a tool you can take straight to the bunny hill and green runs.

This book was inspired by a real lesson with a child who wouldn’t turn at all. After using this approach, he began making turns quickly — and later that day, his parents said he was still doing it, turning all over the place with a smile. That’s the moment this went from “a helpful idea” to “this needs to be a book families can use anytime.”

What’s included

Your paperback purchase includes:

- Swoosh the Snow-saurus (the full rhyming story): Pages 1-25

Recommended for:

- Kids ages 5–8
- Beginner skiers on the bunny hill and easy green runs
- Families who want a calmer, more successful day on the snow

A quick note for parents:

This story is meant to support confidence and skill-building, but safety always comes first. Choose terrain that matches your child’s ability, follow your ski area’s rules, and keep things playful and low-pressure.

If your child is currently a “straight down the hill” skier, this book is a simple, fun way to help turning finally start making sense — and make your next ski day a whole lot more enjoyable.

This is just the story, not the story and Turning Guide (also available).