Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes: A Story about Losing with Grace

By Jane Whelen Banks

Book Overview

Liam loves playing games. His favourite game is 'Woof Woof' which he loves to play with Daddy. When Liam collects all the bones and Daddy loses, he says 'Good game Liam'.
When Daddy wins, he gets to shout 'Woof Woof' I win '. Liam does not like it when he doesn't win.

In Liam Wins the Game, Sometimes, lovable Liam learns that it is ok to feel disappointed if you don't win, but that it's not ok to moan or cry or throw things: sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. He learns how to become a good sport, and that makes him a real champ

Vibrant, colourful and lively, this book's positive messages and advice are ideal for young children wanting to understand social situations or how friendships work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843108984
• ISBN13: 9781843108986
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 6.4"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Be a Good Sport!

Liam loves playing games. His favourite game is "Woof-Woof!" which he loves to play with Daddy. When Liam collects all the bones and Daddy loses, he says "Good game, Liam!" When Daddy wins, he gets to shout out, "Woof-woof, I win!" Liam does not like it when he doesn't win. In Liam Wins the Game, handsome Liam learns that it is AOK to feel disappointed if you don't win, but that it's not AOK to moan, curse, mope, complain, whinge, whine, weep, sob, cry or throw things; sometimes, you win and sometimes, you don't. He learns how to become a good sport and that makes him a real champ! With its colourful hues, this book's positive messages and advice are ideal for youngsters wanting to understand sportsmanship.