Sally Sore Loser: A Story About Winning and Losing Hardcover – August 15, 2012
Author: Visit ‘s Frank J. Sileo Page ID: 1433811898
From School Library Journal
K-Gr 3-Sally hates to lose; she hogs the ball, bosses her teammates, and takes the fun out of playing any game with her. One day after a particularly bad outburst, her classmates dub her “Sally Sore Loser,” which upsets her. Mr. Taylor, her sage teacher, gives her some advice by outlining the eight rules of being a good sport. Sally learns that she needs to be polite and encourage her teammates, know the rules and try her best without showing off, keep her temper, and, most importantly, have fun. When she goes home, her mother reinforces the lesson with the catchy phrase, “I’ve won if I had fun.” Sally takes this message to heart and is a great sport the next day at recess, even when her team loses. Expressive, cartoon-style watercolor illustrations support the text well. The parent/teacher material in the back reminds adults that modeling good sportsmanship is just as important as teaching it to children. Useful for group and individual discussion.-Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Review
Gold Medal Winner, Mom’s Choice Award for Children’s Picture Books
Frank Sileo has written a children’s book that’s entertaining for kids but also educational for both kids and parents–I’d call that a winner–Thanks Frank! –Jason Priestley, Actor, Director, Father
Sally Sore Loser is a wonderful book about some of the challenges many children face as they develop their own athletic and personal identity. Dr. Frank Sileo provides a wonderful story and excellent suggestions on being a good sport. Even if you have a child who isn t dealing with these issues, it is likely she/he knows someone who is, and this story can help understand this friend and how best to work with this friend and keep a friendship strong. You ll enjoy this story! –Michael L. Sachs, PhD, Professor, College of Health Professions, Temple University
I found Dr. Frank’s book, Sally Sore Loser to be spot on when it comes to helping children understand the concept of what it means to be a good sport. There’s a misconception in our culture that in order to be successful, you have to be angry and crush the competition. In my experience, nothing can be further from the truth, and Dr. Frank illustrates this point so well when he emphasizes the importance in having fun and being polite to the opposite team. The irony here is that the more fun young children have with the sports they are playing, the greater the chance they will experience success. Think about it…. what good is success if when it’s finally achieved you’re miserable and nobody likes you? I especially enjoyed and found extremely valuable the "Note to Parents" section where Dr. Frank talks about modeling good sportsmanship. The best way parents can make a positive impact on their children’s lives is to be there for them in good times, and bad – to be good listeners to help children process their feelings and to validate their self-worth, no matter what the outcome. I love the statement, "As adults, we need to be good sports, too!" I would highly recommend this book and give it a 10.0! –Mitch Gaylord, Olympic Gold Medalist, Father
Sally Sore Loser is an invaluable resource for teaching an important lifelong social skill, highly recommended for parents as well as for school and public library children’s collections. –Midwest Book Review
I found Dr. Frank’s book, Sally Sore Loser to be spot on when it comes to helping children understand the concept of what it means to be a good sport. There’s a misconception in our culture that in order to be successful, you have to be angry and crush the competition. In my experience, nothing can be further from the truth, and Dr. Frank illustrates this point so well when he emphasizes the importance in having fun and being polite to the opposite team. The irony here is that the more fun young children have with the sports they are playing, the greater the chance they will experience success. Think about it…. what good is success if when it’s finally achieved you’re miserable and nobody likes you? I especially enjoyed and found extremely valuable the "Note to Parents" section where Dr. Frank talks about modeling good sportsmanship. The best way parents can make a positive impact on their children’s lives is to be there for them in good times, and bad – to be good listeners to help children process their feelings and to validate their self-worth, no matter what the outcome. I love the statement, "As adults, we need to be good sports, too!" I would highly recommend this book and give it a 10.0! –Mitch Gaylord, Olympic Gold Medalist, Father
Sally Sore Loser is an invaluable resource for teaching an important lifelong social skill, highly recommended for parents as well as for school and public library children’s collections. –Midwest Book Review
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Hardcover: 32 pagesPublisher: Magination Press; 1 edition (August 15, 2012)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1433811898ISBN-13: 978-1433811890 Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #193,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #282 in Books > Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Manners #309 in Books > Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Social Skills #581 in Books > Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Values
As a child of a competitive 7-year old, this book is a treasure. Winning and losing is such a difficult issue, and this book deals with the struggles in language and imagery that our young ones can take in and retain (In fact, there are a handful or two of adults that I know who could benefit from this book too). Highly recommended!
My children received this book as a gift. They love it! My children have learned a lot from this book. my son who was a Sally sore loser no longer refuses to finish games when hes losing. great buy!!!!!!
I gave this to a little 6 yr old who was having trouble with losing. The first time it was read to her she frowned and said she didn’t like the book. A sure sign that it hit the mark!!
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