Sometimes You Win—Sometimes You Learn for Kids

by John C. Maxwell, Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator)

Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport--Woggleball--and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice. Papa tells "Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true.But whether you win depends upon YOU. Winning takes effort, this much you will see. What you learn from your loss can bring victory!"In Sometimes You Win--Sometimes you Learn for Kids, #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and motivational teacher John C. Maxwell adapts his inspiring life lessons for the youngest readers, showing kids that having the right attitude will help them turn any loss into a win.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 16, 2016

About the author

John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. Some of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller List.

Reviews

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title of this book tells it all. I love the book because it teaches us that success takes hard work. It teaches us that one failure doesn't mean that we can't succeed in the future. It shows that if we work hard, even if we lose we feel better.

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[Natalie Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this sportsbook for children, in the book it follows two siblings who play the same sport they go and ask their grandpa what is the secret to winning but they soon realize it's not what they think. I love this book because it teaches students that even when you lose there is never a total loss in the game. when we lose we learn something about ourselves and we can take that loss and learn and grow from it. teaching this in elementary is a big one because all children want to win, however, we don't always win and that is okay. just as long as we had fun and played the game.

[Pamela A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was expecting and hoping for a more impactful message from the book to share with my niece and nephews. Given I have no children of my own and have read a lot of related adult books, I may be expecting to much.

[Winnie Marth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that will benefit both kids and adults - Sometimes You Win; Sometimes You Learn. Don't ever say that you just go to a competition to have fun.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic! It’s soccer season right now and everyone plays. This was the perfect time to read this book!

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning how to accept losses and learn from them. Developing perseverance and grit as taught by the grandfather in the story to his grandchildren.

[daniel defosse · Rating 5 out of 5]

A place to start

To any elementary student with a problem with losing. This is a concern today, video games hook kids by a “no loser program”, just repeat. No reality

[Kaylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love having this book around. Wish more kids books were like this — a self-help book complied in a cute way that even rhythms if I remember correctly.

[Jennifer Foley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the flow and rhyming combined with the great message.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wade and Wendy are competitive players of Woggleball. They really like winning and hate losing, but their team is not doing very well this season. Papa encourages his two grandkids that winning and losing doesn't really matter, it's your attitude and whether you learn from your mistakes and improve that really counts.

This story told in rhyme helps teach kids about being good sports and facing losses and hard times as opportunities to grow. A great book for any kid, but especially those who participate in sports or competitive activities.

[Fatima Ponce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this book!!

[Haya ald56 · Rating 5 out of 5]

مرة حبيت قصص الأطفال لتوصيل معاني في الحياك مثل النجاح و الخسارة وجدا ممتع سواء لاطفال أو كبار لان القصة و حدا انصح فية لشخص الي حاب يتعلم اللغة الانقليزية راح. تساعدك و تعطيك تحفيز انك تقراء اكثر و اكثر و مثل ما قال الكاتب اهم شي step be steb خطوة بخطوة وراح توصل

[Courtenay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good sport, work hard, winning isn't everything message which is universally appropriate for "kids of all ages" from 1 to 101. If I were to get technically nitpicky about it, the rhythm and rhyme scheme were both a bit off (which is really annoying; why don't editors catch that more often??) but the growth mindset message was sound.

[Wendy Kuzma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for teaching children a healthy, productive attitude about playing sports. For those very competitive children who just want to win, this book gives a good perspective on what to do when you don't win. Rhyming text makes this an easy book to read aloud.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moral: sportsmanship

[Christine Turner]

Summary
Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport Woggleball and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice.

Papa tells them: "Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true. But whether you win depends upon YOU. Winning takes effort, this much you will see. What you learn from your loss can bring victory!"

[Viviane Elbee]

A book about keeping a positive mindset during competitions. Kids pointed out that woggleball looks a bit like lacrosse (except for the multiple basketball nets).