Dani Pedrosa Launches Children's Book

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa yesterday launched the children’s book entitled “Two mechanical elves for Dani Pedrosa” which tells the story of his first steps into the world of racing. Published by SM in the Collection ‘The values of sport’, the book is now available in two editions, Spanish and Catalan.

According to an official statement, 6% of the book sales profits will go towards the NGO SOS Aldeas Infantiles, as Pedrosa wishes.

Written by Pau Joan Hernandez and illustrated by Jordi Vila Delclos, the book is aimed at children aged between 6 and 12 and goes on sale with a circulation of 3.000 copies in Spanish and 3.000 copies in Catalan (edited by Cruïlla).

“When I was asked to make a dedication to the readers, I thought that it’s a story about how dreams come true. Since a young age when I saw the races on television, my dream was to become a rider - and what began as a game has finally become my life,” stated the Spaniard.

“All children have dreams and the most important thing is to keep trying to reach those dreams, however difficult they may seem. Then, the effort is also important because talent alone is not enough. These are important values you learn as a child,” he added.

“I have always felt very good with children because they are the noblest people in the world,” continued Pedrosa. “All NGO are doing an incredible job in their fields, but I chose Aldeas Infantiles because what better occasion than a story for children to help children in difficulties? Some years ago, I visited the house they’ve got in Sant Feliu de Codines and I saw everything they do there - to create an environment as close as possible to a family. I hope this small contribution will continue to help carry out their project.”

Pedrosa is now in the final stages of recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained last October and is to return to training in early January.