HarperCollins Winners Never Quit!

fantastic story about good sportsmanship and perseverance. I have both a 4 year old and a 7 year old, and it appealed to both of them, and they both understood the message

Help a reluctant reader

I needed a book on good sportsmanship that emphasized learning to cope with the emotional aspects of participating in competitive sports, especially when losing and this book was perfect! The story is perfect for late preschool/early elementary aged kids. It shows Mia dealing with disappointment by quitting and the reactions of her teammates without being scary or overwhelming or preachy so that kids can stick with the story. It is very well written, Mia discovers that she "loves soccer more than she hates losing" and when she kicks the ball down the field it stays with her like a "friend". It is a nice touch that the book does not tell whether her final kick scores or not, it really brings home the point that playing is more important than winning or losing. The illustrations are cute and capture the motion and emotion of the story perfectly. Additionally, the book includes inspirational information about Mia's sensational soccer career. She is a fantastic role model and my son really related well to her story.

My daughter loves this book! I love the message in it!! It’s fun to read and she asks to read it over and over again. It’s important to teach kids to never give up.

granddaughter love this book