{"product_id":"if-winning-isnt-everything-why-do-i-hate-to-lose-9781934490853","title":"If Winning Isn't Everything, Why Do I Hate to Lose?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelsey's a typical fourth-grader. She likes to hang out with her friends, play games, and do all the standard stuff.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut there's one thing about Kelsey that really gets her into trouble - she \u003cb\u003eHATES\u003c\/b\u003e to lose! \u003cbr\u003eSo much so that she is not afraid to cheat, throw a tantrum, or just act like a poor sport! \u003cbr\u003eAnd not only is she a sore loser, she's a terrible winner! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFortunately, 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBryan 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 \u003ci\u003eWhat Were You Thinking?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMy Day Is Ruined!\u003c\/i\u003e His \u003ci\u003eExecutive FUNction\u003c\/i\u003e children's book series won the \u003ci\u003eCounselor's Choice Award, \u003c\/i\u003e which is awarded by Licensed Mental Health Therapists for \"Recognition of Quality in the Field.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Boys Town Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528430391570,"sku":"9781934490853","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_56c8e37c-ae5f-46f4-b1ce-3b768ab8a573.jpg?v=1731326220","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/if-winning-isnt-everything-why-do-i-hate-to-lose-9781934490853","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}