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Ninja Life Hacks #63
Disappointed Ninja
Disappointed Ninja: a Social, Emotional Children’s Book about Good Sportsmanship and Dealing with Disappointment
Is your child a sore loser? Does he or she scream or get angry when losing?
Disappointment is a natural emotion we all experience. While it never feels good, it's not an emotion to avoid. Children with no experience solving life’s smaller setbacks have a much harder time when they’re faced with larger ones. When we teach our children to see stumbling blocks as opportunities to improve and grow, we increase their mental toughness. Handling disappointment includes being a good sport.
Good sportsmanship is one of the life lessons that children can learn while young.
In this story, Disappointed Ninja becomes disappointed and learns how to display good sportsmanship skills:
If you lose, don't quit or make up excuses.
Learn from mistakes and try again.
Always give your best.
If someone else makes a mistake, remain encouraging and avoid criticizing.
Show respect for yourself, your team, and the opponent.
Is your child a sore loser? Does he or she scream or get angry when losing?
Disappointment is a natural emotion we all experience. While it never feels good, it's not an emotion to avoid. Children with no experience solving life’s smaller setbacks have a much harder time when they’re faced with larger ones. When we teach our children to see stumbling blocks as opportunities to improve and grow, we increase their mental toughness. Handling disappointment includes being a good sport.
Good sportsmanship is one of the life lessons that children can learn while young.
In this story, Disappointed Ninja becomes disappointed and learns how to display good sportsmanship skills:
If you lose, don't quit or make up excuses.
Learn from mistakes and try again.
Always give your best.
If someone else makes a mistake, remain encouraging and avoid criticizing.
Show respect for yourself, your team, and the opponent.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2021
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July 28, 2021
Dice Are in Your Future
No, I don't want to play any more. Have you heard this from your child when they are losing a game? Here is an exciting book that will help your young one cope with this feeling. Ms. Nhin shows, in the best of ways, how your child can get themselves out of being disappointed. I highly recommend this book and all the books in this series for helping your youngster, 4-11 years old, cope with different emotions. The Ninja's are also cool.
No, I don't want to play any more. Have you heard this from your child when they are losing a game? Here is an exciting book that will help your young one cope with this feeling. Ms. Nhin shows, in the best of ways, how your child can get themselves out of being disappointed. I highly recommend this book and all the books in this series for helping your youngster, 4-11 years old, cope with different emotions. The Ninja's are also cool.
January 11, 2025
Part of the Ninja Life Hacks series.
Disappointed Ninja shows good sportsmanship even when losing. He shares that he didn't always respond that way and offers examples of times when he was not kind when he lost. His friend Growth Mindset Ninja taught him six different ways he could respond when he was disappointed. This helped Ninja grow. Love the way this series offers help for readers. There are resources beyond the book as well.
Disappointed Ninja shows good sportsmanship even when losing. He shares that he didn't always respond that way and offers examples of times when he was not kind when he lost. His friend Growth Mindset Ninja taught him six different ways he could respond when he was disappointed. This helped Ninja grow. Love the way this series offers help for readers. There are resources beyond the book as well.
July 26, 2021
Being a good sport
The book was well written on being a good sport, but I think Disappointed Ninja could have a different name like Good Sport ninja instead. You can be disappointed in many ways that don’t include sports. If you are disappointed because you didn’t get something you wanted not all the strategies would work.
The book was well written on being a good sport, but I think Disappointed Ninja could have a different name like Good Sport ninja instead. You can be disappointed in many ways that don’t include sports. If you are disappointed because you didn’t get something you wanted not all the strategies would work.
August 16, 2021
It's so hard for kids when they lose or don't get what they want. This book shows how to channel their disappointment into positive feelings. It was particularly helpful for my son who would always quit playing in the middle of a game when he realizes he wasn't winning. This book is another helpful addition to the series!
July 25, 2021
GREAT related book for my kids.
My 5 year old and 7 year old are working on good sportsmanship and this book could not be more helpful for them to UNDERSTAND this abstract concept. Bringing sanity back to our family game night. Highly recommend!!
My 5 year old and 7 year old are working on good sportsmanship and this book could not be more helpful for them to UNDERSTAND this abstract concept. Bringing sanity back to our family game night. Highly recommend!!
August 12, 2021
Oh wow that’s awesome I love it lol I hope you had a great day
It’s ok I just don’t. Like. I’m sorry I. Just don’t like it lol lol yeah I just don’t like it at all the other time lol lol r
It’s ok I just don’t. Like. I’m sorry I. Just don’t like it lol lol yeah I just don’t like it at all the other time lol lol r
July 26, 2021
Great resource!
These ninja hack series never disappoint! They are super cute and so helpful! So happy that my kids have access to these resources!
These ninja hack series never disappoint! They are super cute and so helpful! So happy that my kids have access to these resources!
July 27, 2021
Great message
The message and strategies for dealing with disappointment are excellent. I was surprised it was written in first person though.
The message and strategies for dealing with disappointment are excellent. I was surprised it was written in first person though.
September 19, 2021
A must read for everyone!
A must read for everyone! A fun and easy way to learn about good sportsmanship. ! I love ninja books :)
A must read for everyone! A fun and easy way to learn about good sportsmanship. ! I love ninja books :)
April 15, 2025
best book for kids that struggle with losing
I am a kid who struggles with losing and good sportsmanship and this book is going to help me out A LOT!!!
I am a kid who struggles with losing and good sportsmanship and this book is going to help me out A LOT!!!
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