Winners Don’t Whine and Whiners Don’t Win: A Picture Book About Good Sportsmanship

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A Creative Story Addressing Two Very Challenging Topics: Winning and Whining

“But I HATE losing! GEEEEZE!”

Wendell HAS to win at everything, and if he doesn’t, he whines about it. When Wendell has one of those days where nothing seems to go his way, his mom helps him understand that everything in life doesn’t have to be a contest and losing does not make you a loser. In fact, it can make you stronger! She also points out that although it feels great to celebrate a win, winning isn’t everything, and whining about things just makes it worse.

“Whiners aren’t winners, and winners never whine.
You can’t win at everything all of the time!”

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Center for Youth Issues
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 6, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1937870413
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1937870416
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.67 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 – 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.25 x 8 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 – 6
Best Sellers Rank: #126,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #122 in Parenting & Family Reference #540 in Children’s Values Books #2,834 in Children’s Friendship Books
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