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PICK ME Lil Peter PICK ME
A motivating story about the difference between being a leader and someone who leads.
It’s P.E. time and dodgeball is the game of the month. When Lil Peter is chosen as a team captain, his teacher challenges him to pick his team in a different way.
Lil Peter agrees, but doesn’t realize this challenge will forever change the way he views leadership.
Can Lil Peter figure out what it takes to be the leader he is meant to be?
Read PICK ME Lil Peter PICK ME to find out what happens!
It’s P.E. time and dodgeball is the game of the month. When Lil Peter is chosen as a team captain, his teacher challenges him to pick his team in a different way.
Lil Peter agrees, but doesn’t realize this challenge will forever change the way he views leadership.
Can Lil Peter figure out what it takes to be the leader he is meant to be?
Read PICK ME Lil Peter PICK ME to find out what happens!
35 pages, Paperback
Published January 15, 2022
About the author
Tasche Laine
35 books68 followersTasche Laine is a storyteller at heart, weaving tales across genres for readers of all ages. From her award-winning novels Closure and Chameleon, to the heartfelt mysteries of her young adult series, Chronicles of V, and the charming adventures of Lil Peter, co-written with her husband, Peter Valdez, Tasche’s writing is as versatile as it is captivating.
With a background in journalism, teaching, and editing, Tasche brings a keen eye and a compassionate touch to every story she tells. Now happily nestled in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two mischievous pups, Story and Page, she draws inspiration from misty mornings and towering trees.
Want to know what she’s writing next? Visit taschelaine.com to stay connected.
With a background in journalism, teaching, and editing, Tasche brings a keen eye and a compassionate touch to every story she tells. Now happily nestled in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two mischievous pups, Story and Page, she draws inspiration from misty mornings and towering trees.
Want to know what she’s writing next? Visit taschelaine.com to stay connected.
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April 18, 2022
"PICK ME Lil Peter PICK ME" is a great story to inspire kids to be good leaders by helping others learn. The story begins with Lil Peter's teacher picking him to be the team captain for the upcoming gym class dodge ball games. Later, she pulls him aside to ask him to pick the students who always get picked last. Lil Peter has reservations about doing this because he wants to win the game and he thinks that the students who always get picked last aren't good players but the teacher encourages him to pick them so they feel the joy of being picked first. Later, the story goes on to show how Lil Peter's leadership and teaching his classmates how to play the game helps them all in the long run.
I would recommend this book for teachers and parents to read to kids around ages 6-8 to inspire kids to be good leaders and not always pick the "winners" because the "losers" can be winners too! They just need encouragement, practice, and a good leader!
I would recommend this book for teachers and parents to read to kids around ages 6-8 to inspire kids to be good leaders and not always pick the "winners" because the "losers" can be winners too! They just need encouragement, practice, and a good leader!
January 19, 2022
I've been a fan of the Lil Peter series since its very first book and this is another winner! I just love the messages and lessons the stories teach, yet not in a preachy way. This one shows how Lil Peter learns about what it means to be a leader, after his teacher asks him to pick his team a little differently than before. Although I've not experienced this kind of thing before, as my teachers never let us choose our own teams — I guess to avoid this whole problem of being picked last — I can imagine what it'd feel like to be one of the last ones. It's a reminder for all of us, adults, teachers, managers etc. to give the 'less capapable' or 'average' ones a chance to perform and build them up too. If they're never given a chance, they'll never improve or develop their potential. It also reminds the 'better' ones to not be so arrogant and proud all the time. We all need leaders like Lil Peter. Not just in dodgeball, or in school, but in the workplace too. I highly recommend this book!
January 20, 2022
This is a great and relatable story that is packed full of valuable life lessons! I'm sure most people, if not everyone, can put themselves in the shoes of one of the children characters. Whether you are/were used to be a team leader, picked first, or picked last, there are always things to learn from any situation.
One of my favorite takeaways from this book is how Lil Peter learned to lead by example, i.e. teach through showing, and not simply telling, someone what to do. The story also values the importance of teamwork, and how working hard in general can pay off and help you achieve things you never thought possible.
The way the authors weave so many incredible lessons into such a short story is very impressive! Everything that Lil Peter learns is very important and is presented in a way that is easy to understand and relate to. I recommend this story for everyone to read!
One of my favorite takeaways from this book is how Lil Peter learned to lead by example, i.e. teach through showing, and not simply telling, someone what to do. The story also values the importance of teamwork, and how working hard in general can pay off and help you achieve things you never thought possible.
The way the authors weave so many incredible lessons into such a short story is very impressive! Everything that Lil Peter learns is very important and is presented in a way that is easy to understand and relate to. I recommend this story for everyone to read!
January 19, 2022
This is an absolutely fantastic book. (Says the girl picked in the middle of the dodgeball games) I remember exactly what it felt like to hope not to be chosen last. The lesson of being a leader is priceless for kids of all ages and a few bosses I’ve had. The illustrations do a great job of getting the message across and appear more meaningful than the cover hints at.
January 18, 2022
This is such a heartwarming lesson of how kids are capable of teaching and leading their peers. I highly recommend this book. It is fun and exciting while it also communicates important life lessons. Beautiful illustrations and creative storytelling!
February 4, 2022
Great book about what matters in life
This book really hit home for me as I was always the last one picked for any sports as I was always the smallest and most awkward kid in class. But, in Dodge Ball, I excelled and was always the last one standing. I really enjoyed this book and wish the kids growing up with me were more like Lil Peter. There wasn’t anyone there to help me. Great book and I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who have kids in school.
This book really hit home for me as I was always the last one picked for any sports as I was always the smallest and most awkward kid in class. But, in Dodge Ball, I excelled and was always the last one standing. I really enjoyed this book and wish the kids growing up with me were more like Lil Peter. There wasn’t anyone there to help me. Great book and I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who have kids in school.
January 19, 2022
“As you grow up, Lil Peter, think about what kind of leader you want to be.”
An inspiring story, which teaches children an important lesson about leadership and the value of having the right person to guide you. While reading the book to my daughter, I traveled back in time and remembered the teachers who made a difference in my life. I think this story, in fact all the stories in the series, could be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
There is always a big difference between being a leader and someone who leads, and we have the responsibility, as parents, to teach our kids about it. I loved that the story was set during physical education, as it somehow reinforced the idea that we can use our leadership skills in any kind of setting.
Lil Peter, the main character, is chosen the team captain for dodgeball, with the teacher asking him to pick his team. However, this will not be a usual request, as you will see for yourself. I always felt that teachers shape the lives of our kids, being able to impart lessons that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. This story here delivers just that point, with the teacher guiding Lil Peter in the right direction.
I applaud the author for creating a story that focuses on helping children develop leadership skills, and I believe it would make a great addition to both home libraries and classroom settings. The story is highlighted by the beautiful illustrations, which my daughter adored. On my level, I appreciated the message it sends about leadership and I think school-age children will easily relate to the story.
This was a delightful read, one that I enjoyed just as much as my daughter did. With a strong, yet sensitive teacher, Lil Peter learned an important lesson about making the right choices. The author did a great job in picturing the emotions kids nowadays experience, making her story even more relatable. Kids will have a lot to learn from this book, and I encourage your little bookworms to seek out the other books in the series as well.
An inspiring story, which teaches children an important lesson about leadership and the value of having the right person to guide you. While reading the book to my daughter, I traveled back in time and remembered the teachers who made a difference in my life. I think this story, in fact all the stories in the series, could be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
There is always a big difference between being a leader and someone who leads, and we have the responsibility, as parents, to teach our kids about it. I loved that the story was set during physical education, as it somehow reinforced the idea that we can use our leadership skills in any kind of setting.
Lil Peter, the main character, is chosen the team captain for dodgeball, with the teacher asking him to pick his team. However, this will not be a usual request, as you will see for yourself. I always felt that teachers shape the lives of our kids, being able to impart lessons that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. This story here delivers just that point, with the teacher guiding Lil Peter in the right direction.
I applaud the author for creating a story that focuses on helping children develop leadership skills, and I believe it would make a great addition to both home libraries and classroom settings. The story is highlighted by the beautiful illustrations, which my daughter adored. On my level, I appreciated the message it sends about leadership and I think school-age children will easily relate to the story.
This was a delightful read, one that I enjoyed just as much as my daughter did. With a strong, yet sensitive teacher, Lil Peter learned an important lesson about making the right choices. The author did a great job in picturing the emotions kids nowadays experience, making her story even more relatable. Kids will have a lot to learn from this book, and I encourage your little bookworms to seek out the other books in the series as well.
January 17, 2022
First, I want to thank Peter Valdez, Tasche Laine, Mei Mei Leonard and Skye Blue Press for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.
YES!! I am a huge fan of Peter Valdez, Tasche Laine and Mei Mei Leonard’s Lil Peter series!! I was so excited to read Pick Me Lil Peter Pick Me! All of their books tell a great story with an incredible message! Mei Mei does a beautiful job on the illustrations that make this story come alive. The three of them make a fantastic team!
Both Peter and Tasche would like to dedicate this book to all the Teachers out there that made us think outside of the box and to see things in unconventional ways.
Pick Me Lil Peter Pick Me put such a smile on my face with this adorable story and the powerful meaning behind it. I could totally relate to the children in the book as I was always the one pick last!
Mei Mei outdid herself on the graphics in this one! She is incredibly talented as her illustrations were detailed, fun, and very colorful! Beautiful work Mei Mei.
Kids of all ages, even kids at heart like me would really enjoy this book. Especially if they love sports. This book would be perfect for school libraries and classrooms for story time. This is one book you need to read this year!
YES!! I am a huge fan of Peter Valdez, Tasche Laine and Mei Mei Leonard’s Lil Peter series!! I was so excited to read Pick Me Lil Peter Pick Me! All of their books tell a great story with an incredible message! Mei Mei does a beautiful job on the illustrations that make this story come alive. The three of them make a fantastic team!
Both Peter and Tasche would like to dedicate this book to all the Teachers out there that made us think outside of the box and to see things in unconventional ways.
Pick Me Lil Peter Pick Me put such a smile on my face with this adorable story and the powerful meaning behind it. I could totally relate to the children in the book as I was always the one pick last!
Mei Mei outdid herself on the graphics in this one! She is incredibly talented as her illustrations were detailed, fun, and very colorful! Beautiful work Mei Mei.
Kids of all ages, even kids at heart like me would really enjoy this book. Especially if they love sports. This book would be perfect for school libraries and classrooms for story time. This is one book you need to read this year!
January 20, 2022
This newest book in the series sees Lil Peter both receive and give a lesson in leadership.
Selected by his teacher to lead a dodgeball team, at her behest he picks those least likely to be chosen first. Then has to help shape them into a game winning team. How? By leading by example, showing and not telling or demanding.
Delightfully illustrated, this book provides a fun lesson for early readers and children being read-to. It's a worthy addition to this well-thought-out children's series and one that's definitely worth owning or gifting.
January 19, 2022
A perfect early reader for use in schools!
Some really great lessons to be learnt in this early reader. I love that it focuses on sport (dodgeball) and the classic scenario where kids tend to pick all the best players first to be on their team. I really liked how the kids had to work hard to improve their skills, to become better over a period of time. Lil Peter learnt how to lead/coach his peers to great effect. Brilliant story for instilling a growth mindset!
Some really great lessons to be learnt in this early reader. I love that it focuses on sport (dodgeball) and the classic scenario where kids tend to pick all the best players first to be on their team. I really liked how the kids had to work hard to improve their skills, to become better over a period of time. Lil Peter learnt how to lead/coach his peers to great effect. Brilliant story for instilling a growth mindset!
January 24, 2022
A great early reader about leadership skills
This early reader book is really great for teaching children about leadership skills. Lil Peter is a very likeable character, one who young readers will easily relate to, and the story is beautifully illustrated too. It teaches children about good leadership in a fun and interesting way, and it would make a great addition to any school or home bookshelf. Highly recommended!
This early reader book is really great for teaching children about leadership skills. Lil Peter is a very likeable character, one who young readers will easily relate to, and the story is beautifully illustrated too. It teaches children about good leadership in a fun and interesting way, and it would make a great addition to any school or home bookshelf. Highly recommended!
January 17, 2022
Great new book in the Lil Peter series. Pick Me Lil Peter Pick Me is a wonderful story for children. I love the message, illustrations, and the whole series. I can't wait to read this new book to my grandchildren. I recommend this book!
January 18, 2022
another great book with a great message!
This is the fourth book in the Lil Peter series and it is just as great as the rest! It teaches an important life lesson that is good for all ages in a way that is easy to understand! Great book
This is the fourth book in the Lil Peter series and it is just as great as the rest! It teaches an important life lesson that is good for all ages in a way that is easy to understand! Great book
January 18, 2022
Brilliant! This little lesson is so profound on several fronts. When I read kids books I think of them as mostly about the illustrations. These illustrations are very well done, but the lesson of the story is priceless. It teaches self-sacrifice and servant leadership.
January 21, 2022
Wonderful story and illustrations
I loved the central message, of kindness, perseverance and building leadership skills. Instead of the typical focus on winning, it shows what we can do when we focus on learning and building friendships instead.
I loved the central message, of kindness, perseverance and building leadership skills. Instead of the typical focus on winning, it shows what we can do when we focus on learning and building friendships instead.
January 23, 2022
Leadership picks all of us
Lil Peter is a beautifully written and illustrated book 📕 about the importance and differences of true leadership qualities and results! Teachers can tell us how to do things but learning how and being shown how to do things leaves far more inspirational impacts… a book of values teaching children important life lessons…
Lil Peter is a beautifully written and illustrated book 📕 about the importance and differences of true leadership qualities and results! Teachers can tell us how to do things but learning how and being shown how to do things leaves far more inspirational impacts… a book of values teaching children important life lessons…
January 27, 2022
Another great book from this cute series!
I didn't think Lil Peter books could get more excellent as they all have been such thrills to read. I love watching Lil Peter grow and learn, and I hope every child that reads these books keep that in mind and learn and applies these lessons.
I didn't think Lil Peter books could get more excellent as they all have been such thrills to read. I love watching Lil Peter grow and learn, and I hope every child that reads these books keep that in mind and learn and applies these lessons.
January 18, 2022
great story
This will be the kind of book you want in your library to read to the active ones. A first sports book!
This will be the kind of book you want in your library to read to the active ones. A first sports book!
January 18, 2022
Great addition to the Lil Peter series. All about teamwork, leadership, patience, and finding the strengths in others. Highly recommend!
January 18, 2022
Amazing illustrations! Fantastic story! Peter and Tashe did it again. They are on a roll with delightful children's books.
February 24, 2022
Almost a year ago now, I met Lil Peter and his grandpa and I feel like I am seeing him grow up into the amazing human who writes his story. This is his fourth book and it is an amazing lesson wrapped in sweetness. A lesson in how to be a real leader who people will be inspired by, but to me, also a lesson in how daily practice is often the key to improvement and not just “being good at it”. Be it dodgeball or a language, writing or playing checkers, a good teacher teaches students to learn on their own.
Teach how to teach others!
Will Lil Peter learn these lesson and also win the game with the “kids who always get picked last”?
Teach how to teach others!
Will Lil Peter learn these lesson and also win the game with the “kids who always get picked last”?
March 16, 2023
If you are looking for a number of leadership lessons in a single book you have found the right title.
The book starts with a teacher's request to a very good dodgeball player, “I’d like you to pick the students who usually get picked last, first.”
The simple story ends up with several impressive lessons kids can try to learn from in their lives.
I am not going to spill the beans but Lil Peter's leadership skills are awe-inspiring.
The visuals of the book are a good match to the creative story - they make the reading more enjoyable and the characters more relatable.
I received a free copy of the book from the author.
The book starts with a teacher's request to a very good dodgeball player, “I’d like you to pick the students who usually get picked last, first.”
The simple story ends up with several impressive lessons kids can try to learn from in their lives.
I am not going to spill the beans but Lil Peter's leadership skills are awe-inspiring.
The visuals of the book are a good match to the creative story - they make the reading more enjoyable and the characters more relatable.
I received a free copy of the book from the author.
March 17, 2024
This is a fabulous book series! The stories are engaging and teach valuable lessons. This book shows how this little boy was able to turn a group of bad dodgeball players into a team and lead them effectively. Really great book that shows how much your mindset can change your situation. Wonderful read!
February 8, 2022
This is one of the most wholesome reads I've stumbled across, ever. The child in me teared up (and, frankly, the adult in me reflected that sentiment). I highly recommend this for anyone who has struggled with being picked--whether that's in an official school setting or in general.
February 5, 2022
"Good leaders "teach" people...what kind of leader do you want to be?" Wise words in a children's book. My daughter loved this book and I did too. Highly recommend.
April 26, 2022
Inclusive Feel Good Tale
Loved everything. About this book. It’s exactly what need right now. Great illustrations and amazing storyline. Well done and well worth the purchase.
Loved everything. About this book. It’s exactly what need right now. Great illustrations and amazing storyline. Well done and well worth the purchase.
July 18, 2023
A great resource in teaching kids comparison.
Both parents (teachers) and young readers will enjoy reading this interactive book.
I received a copy of the book from the author for free.
Both parents (teachers) and young readers will enjoy reading this interactive book.
I received a copy of the book from the author for free.
December 14, 2023
A motivating childrens book about the aspects of leadership and its effect on others. The illustrations were clear and appeals to kids. It was easy to understand and taught a valuable lesson.
January 21, 2024
I received a copy of the book for free. This book teaches us on how to be a good leader and taught everyone on how to teach.
August 15, 2024
We love the Lil Peter book series! They're all fun to read and also teach the kids helpful lessons.
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