Sammy's Big Win: More Than Just The Final Score

By Colleen Taffe

Sammy's Big Win: More Than Just the Final Score is a tender and empowering children's story about courage, emotional honesty, and discovering that true success has nothing to do with points on a scoreboard.

Sammy loves basketball. He practices hard, wants to do well, and hopes to make everyone proud. But on game day, the pressure to perform begins to feel heavy. His thoughts race, his body tightens, and worry quietly takes over. Missed shots and self-doubt threaten to convince Sammy that he's not good enough until a gentle moment of connection reminds him that he doesn't have to face big feelings alone.

With the steady support of his twin sister Suzy, his teammates, and his faith, Sammy learns to pause, breathe, ask for help, and trust that his worth isn't measured by winning or losing. As he reconnects with teamwork, prayer, and self-compassion, Sammy discovers his greatest victory: peace.

Rooted in faith, emotional literacy, and expressive-arts therapy principles, Sammy's Big Win helps children name anxiety, normalize pressure, and understand that feelings are not failures; they are messages worth listening to. Through rhythmic storytelling, warm illustrations, and reflective prompts, this book creates space for meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, educators, and faith communities.

Part of A World of Big Feelings series, this story reminds young readers that:

They are more than their performanceAsking for help is a strengthGod is present in moments of worry and calmAnd the biggest wins often happen on the inside

Perfect for children navigating sports, school pressures, or big emotions, Sammy's Big Win is a compassionate invitation to slow down, feel deeply, and discover peace beyond the final score.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMCV6G9H
• ISBN13: 9798247113713
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"