The Big Game

by Louise Gikow, Phil Garner (Illustrator)

A child who has trouble with some of the soccer skills finds an important role as goalie.

NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Individual Development and Identity: IV- Identify and describe ways families, groups, and communities influence the individual- Explore factors that contribute to identity- Work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals

31 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was just okay but the meaningful part about reading it was that my 3 year old started to "read"/tell the story. And I don't remember reading it to him before, but either way, it was so neat to have him start to really engage while we read and pick up the words (whether by the sight of letters or just context/pictures I'm still not sure). But it just made my heart happy to have my son starting to read, even just to know the seeds are being planted and that he GETS the concept of words on pages/letters mean something! A happy day for a mom!

[Stephanie K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The big game; Jose was feeling some type of way :( he thought that he could not do anything right. He played soccer....he soon realized that there was something he can do. His teammates helped him believe in himself as they cheered him on to catch the flying ball that will help them win the game. Jose caught the ball and they won!

Lesson Plan: write about a time you felt sad then something happened that made you feel happy