The day dad joined my soccer team
When his dad joins the soccer team a young boy is embarrassed by his dad's behavior on the field, and looks to find a way to teach him about being a good sport before he drives the whole team crazy.
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- ISBN: 9781771386548
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm - Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2018.
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The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team
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Summary
The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team
A soccer dad misunderstands when he hears that his son's team needs his help. Instead of taking care of halftime snacks, the dad grabs a jersey and runs onto the field to play! And what an embarrassment he is: he hogs the ball, complains about his teammates and throws a hairy fit when the referee doesn't call a play his way! Can the boy find a way to teach his dad how to be a good sport before he drives the whole team crazy? Maureen Fergus, a Blue Spruce Award winner, has the perfect touch in crafting comic role-reversal stories. The boy gets to prove he knows more than his father --- always a hit --- but the two maintain a close and loving relationship throughout. The simple lines of Mike Lowery's art reflect the story's offbeat premise and child's point of view. With hilarious lessons on being a good sport, following the rules and having patience with others, this picture book could spark conversations about self-awareness and managing relationships. It also works for character education lessons on empathy, compassion and perseverance, and is a terrific resource for coaches of all kinds.