Nine-year-old Ben learns some lessons in self-control and sportsmanship when his behavior on the soccer field gets him sent to the bench.

Carmen is a great dribbler, but she gets thrown out of every game for too many fouls.

"The red and blue teams are playing each other. The blue team wins and demonstrates what it means to be a good winner. This Spanish title pairs with the nonfiction title Aprender a ganar"--

Demonstrates the game-changing power of perseverance. Through action-filled stories, captivating spreads, and a character-building quiz, readers will consider their own character and be encouraged to take it to the next level.

While playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Rainbow Fish learns about being a good sport.

When Shawn behaves like his hero, Paul the Peacock, and acts like a star during a soccer game, he not only angers his teammates and disappoints his parents, he gets himself kicked out of the game.

Gwen learns that being a good sport means helping people on your team whether it is for soccer or the spelling bee.

"A young basketball player learns the importance of both winning and losing gracefully. By exploring themes of good sportsmanship, humility, and belief in oneself, LL Cool J's story reveals the invaluable lessons that apply both on and off the court." Includes a compact disc to read and rap along with--words and performed by LL Cool J.

Instead of volunteering to provide halftime snacks, a dedicated Soccer Dad decides to join his son's soccer team. In a hilarious role reversal, the son becomes the frustrated expert who teaches his dad how to be a team player. Dad complains about having to play defense (boring!) and thinks playing soccer is all about winning. When his son explains that soccer is about having fun, Dad picks dandelions, fools around on the sidelines and kicks the practice...

Since Danny has super speed, he is overconfident in his running ability--will he learn in time that relay racing is about teamwork as well as speed?