Orem Library

Duck and Goose face a challenge to their friendship when an enthusiastic young duck moves into their neighborhood who wants to play--and win--all sorts of games.

Jordan practices losing graciously, whether she is competing in a footrace, playing tennis, or playing checkers. This Spanish book pairs with the nonfiction title Aprender a perder. Jordan practica perder con gracia, ya sea compitiendo en una carrera a pie, jugando tenis o jugando a las damas. Este libro en español combina con el título de no ficción Aprender a perder.

Presents a collection of eight short stories of victories and defeats in various sports, including karate, track, wrestling, baseball, basketball, and football.

Feeling bad about last year's Field Day, in which her slow running cost the relay team a victory, Nancy, who enjoys using fancy words, finds herself facing another Field Day and another relay race with a mean classmate.

Evie loves to run, jump, hop, and win. She even has ribbons and trophies to prove it. So, when the school's field day comes around, she is sure she will add to her winning collection. When Evie finds herself ahead of the pack, she is faced with an important decision. Does she choose the chance at a trophy or the chance to be a good friend? Join Evie as she navigates the playground and learns about sportsmanship and the challenge of losing.

The children on a newly-formed soccer team love their coach, Miss Malarkey, who doesn't know much about the game except how to make it fun, but the school principal and parents have other ideas.

Feeling inept in the team sports scheduled for his school's Gymboree, Clyde the rabbit develops his own event, a freestyle tumbling routine with a dazzling move called the "twirly burly."

A down-on-his luck baseball player follows his dreams to become the biggest star in the game. But even when striking out, the mighty Casey remains a hero for his legendary sportsmanship and good-natured play. This expansion of the famous poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer provides possible humorous origins of many baseball traditions.

Provides information to help parents of young soccer players make involvement in the sport a positive experience for their children. Topics covered include: why children play, how to teach sportsmanship by example, supporting coaches and other volunteers, the importance of developing versus winning, listening to children, and maintaining perspective. Includes resources for further reading.

Chip the potato chip is determined to win Spud City's annual sack race, but when Curly springs into town, Chip worries that his dreams will be mashed.