If Winning Isn't Everything, Why do I Hate to Lose?

by Bryan Smith, Brian Martin (Illustrator)

Overview

Kelsey's a typical fourth-grader. She likes to hang out with her friends, play games, and do all the standard stuff.


But there's one thing about Kelsey that really gets her into trouble - she HATES to lose!
So much so that she is not afraid to cheat, throw a tantrum, or just act like a poor sport!
And not only is she a sore loser, she's a terrible winner!


When Kelsey's poor sportsmanship - or "SportsGirlShip," as she likes to call it - causes her basketball team to lose a close game, makes her siblings refuse to play with her, and has her friends looking at her differently, she soon realizes she needs to change her ways. 


Fortunately, Kelsey's coach and mom are there to teach her the importance of being a good sport, and winning and losing with class. Kelsey learns that practicing good "sportsgirlship" can help her have more fun playing any game, whether she's winning or losing!

Whether kids experience winning or losing, such situations offer great opportunities for parents and educators to use the tips included at the end of the story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934490853
Publisher:	Boys Town Press
Publication date:	07/15/2015
Edition description:	First Edition, ed.
Pages:	31
Sales rank:	1,078,943
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Bryan Smith has worked in the education field for more than 15 years, first as an elementary school teacher then as a school counselor. He excels at teaching students life skills that will take them far and help them succeed. He is also a popular children’s author whose other titles include What Were You Thinking? and My Day Is Ruined! His Executive FUNction children’s book series won the Counselor’s Choice Award, which is awarded by Licensed Mental Health Therapists for “Recognition of Quality in the Field.”

Editorial Reviews

The concept of showing good sportsmanship, whether you win or lose, is a hard topic for younger students to understand. I love how this book teaches the topic of sportsmanship in a serious yet funny manner. I look forward to sharing this book with the kids in my school.”– Kent Bettley, Coach (Lovejoy ISD), TX

"Now that most of our kids are heading back to learning in person again, this whole, "I need to get along with others" is a THING!!! Our students and children have been cooped up in their houses, and they're LEARNING how to navigate being a team player, learning from their mistakes, and doing their personal best. And because they're LEARNING these skills, that's why it's so important to TEACH them how to navigate their social world. This is such a great book for ALL of us to read to our kiddos right now. It's perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, social stories, small group sessions, or a bedtime story to reflect on the day. Thank you @boystownpress as always for putting out the perfect books to help our children. Just the best!" - Kim Gameroz, Behavioral Support Specialist

"It was very enlightening to my 5 and 7 year old grandsons to see what a poor sport looks like, and realize that no one wants to play with someone who can't handle losing. It has given them something to think about, and the older boy is noticeably better at being a graceful loser. The younger brother is right behind him. Good book." - Diane from the Bay Area

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