Finnegan, the Football: Created Perfect. Special and Good

Bys: Otten, John, Hendrickson, Trey, Hopper, Ruthie

From NFL defensive star Trey Hendrickson and John Otten, co-author and co-founder of the Brave Like Me Foundation, comes a heartwarming, rhyming children's picture book about belonging, confidence, and discovering your purpose.

Long before Friday night lights, rivalry Saturdays, and Sunday battles on the gridiron, there was one ball who had no idea where he belonged. Finnegan is shaped a little differently than the other balls, and that difference leaves him bouncing from place to place, trying to find his spot. Soccer balls, basketballs, and baseballs all seem to know exactly what they were made to do, but Finnegan keeps coming up short, or at least feeling that way.

So he tries everything.

He bonks through tennis courts, tumbles into volleyball matches, and ricochets into one close call after another, collecting laughs, lessons, and a couple of bumps along the way. And with every attempt, a question grows louder, and more familiar to kids (and adults) everywhere: "Why am I different?"

With the help of friends, belief, and persistence, Finnegan discovers that the very thing that once made him feel out of place is exactly what he was created for. Blending humor and heart with themes like resilience, self-acceptance, and courage, Finnegan, the Football is a perfect read-aloud for families, classrooms, and teams.

A joyful reminder that we are created perfect, special, and good, and sometimes what makes us different is what helps us find where we truly belong.

Ideal for: ages 4-8, parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone looking for an uplifting childrens' book about friendship, confidence, perseverance, and finding your place.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GH6WGFMJ
• ISBN13: 9798993583112
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Brayden
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3