How to Lose: Kids Books About Being a Good SportLike this list

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• The Big Cheese

  John, Jory,

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  The Big Cheese is prepared to win the annual Cheese-cathalon. He's won the last six competitions and he worked hard to get there. When he loses to newcomer Wedge Wedgeman in every event, the Big Cheese has a meltdown. Can the Big Cheese realize that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Callie Cat, Ice Skater

  Spinelli, Eileen

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  Callie Cat loves to ice skate. There's something about it that gives her a special feeling she can't quite describe. When her friends encourage her to enter a contest, she begins to focus on winning. After a disappointing result, she returns to the …Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Number One Sam

  Pizzoli, Greg

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  When it comes to racing, Sam is number one in every aspect. One day he loses the race. He isn't exactly a poor sport when it comes to losing, but his confidence is shaken. He wants to be number one again and has a chance to prove himself at the next…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Evie's Field Day

  More Than One Way to Win

  Noland, Claire Annette, 1956-

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  Trophy-collector Evie can't wait to win at Field Day. Field Day arrives, and Evie keeps losing. When it is time for her favorite event, the sack race, she just knows that she will win. After an unexpected distraction she doesn't win the race, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Way Champs Play

  Osaka, Naomi, 1997-

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  A picture book by US Open winner Naomi Osaka. A diverse group of athletes display what it takes to be a champion. It's not just about physical skills or practice. To be a champion you've got to play fair, have fun, support your teammates whether…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Really Want to Win

  Philip, Simon, 1988-

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  The narrator of this picture book really wants to win on sports day. She's convinced she will win, until she loses in every event. To make matters worse, the same girl keeps beating her. Will the narrator be able to work through her frustration and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lucia Lacorte, Poor Sport

  Jones, Christianne C.,

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  Lucia loves games and she really loves winning games. She starts a games club, but her friends quickly abandon the club due to her poor conduct. Through gentle guidance and empathy from her family, Lucia changes and becomes a better sport.

• Raccoon Wants to Be First

  Isern, Susanna

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  Hard-working Raccoon has always been the best at everything. One day Fox shows up and boasts about his own adventures and accomplishments. When the opportunity to help a friend interrupts Raccoon's sulking, he learns taking the slow journey to the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tessa Tiger's Temper Tantrums

  DeRubertis, Barbara

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  Tessa Tiger throws a temper tantrum every time she loses. After losing in a particularly frustrating T-ball game, she throws an embarrassing temper tantrum. She overhears her teammates complain about her behavior and realizes that she should try…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bo and the Basketball Game

  Smith, Elliott, 1976-

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  Bo is excited to join the basketball team. He becomes discouraged after practice when he notices his friend Shawn is much better at shooting the ball. With a little encouragement from his grandfather and some tips from a professional player, Bo…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wei Skates on

  Chen, Nathan,

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  A picture book by Olympian Nathan Chen. Follow Wei as he gets the jitters before a big competition. He keeps messing up in practice and is nervous that he won't be able to win. With help from his mom, Wei realizes that it's better to just focus on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lacrosse Field Blunders

  Mann, Dionna L.,

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  Gabi joins her friend Myra's lacrosse team for fun. Gabi is not very good at lacrosse and can feel Myra's disappointment. Instead of giving up, they work together to overcome Gabi's insecurities and Myra's frustrations. In the process, they learn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sally Sore Loser

  a Story About Winning and Losing

  Sileo, Frank J., 1967-

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  After being called a sore loser, Sally's feelings are hurt. She goes to her teacher for advice. Her teacher explains the rules of good sportsmanship to her. Sally takes the lessons to heart, demonstrating how she can be a great sport.

• A Feel Better Book for Little Sports

  Brochmann, Holly,

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  A book for young athletes that introduces concepts like good sportsmanship, having fun despite losing, working on a team, and building empathy.

• Chip and Curly

  the Great Potato Race

  Breisacher, Cathy,

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  It's time for the Spud City Festival! Chip has trained all year to win the sack race. Chip is quickly confronted by reality: a new potato in town - Curly - is primed to win the competition. Chip is presented with an opportunity to win the race, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Win or Lose

  Morgan, Alex (Alexandra Patricia), 1989-

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  Part of "The Kicks" series by World Cup winner Alex Morgan, this installment focuses on the team's unlikely rise to their league championship. The team faces major drama after overcoming a rocky start to make the playoffs. Can they put aside the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Camp Average

  Battle, Craig, 1980-

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  Campers at Camp Avalon aren't particularly good at anything, and they're fine with that. Their cozy camp life is upended by a new director who insists they start winning and he implements a strict regimen of training. They miss doing the things they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Soccer Surprise

  Maddox, Jake

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  Alex has moved and joined a new soccer team. Not only does she have a new team, but now she must play a new position that she isn't used to. Due to Alex's error, the team loses their winning streak. Should Alex apologize for her mistake and will her…Read moreRead more of this annotation