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Sometimes You Win - Sometimes You Learn For Kids

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Sometimes You Win - Sometimes You Learn For Kids by Steve Bjorkman and John C. Maxwell introduces children to the idea that experiencing challenges and setbacks is a valuable part of learning and growing. Through engaging stories and illustrations, it encourages young readers to adopt a positive mindset, emphasising perseverance, resilience, and the importance of learning from one's mistakes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a children's story that emphasizes the importance of resilience and learning from mistakes. Packed with engaging illustrations, it inspires young readers to view failures as stepping stones to growth and success, making it ideal for nurturing a positive mindset in kids.

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Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport, Woggleball, and like most kids, they like to win. After a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, some wise advice from their grandpa teaches them that true victory comes from keeping a positive attitude and learning from mistakes.

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Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport, Woggleball, and like most kids, they like to win. After a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, some wise advice from their grandpa teaches them that true victory comes from keeping a positive attitude and learning from mistakes.

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This charming children's book, filled with whimsical illustrations and written in rhyme, provides an engaging twist on the familiar saying about winning and losing. It serves as a valuable tool for teaching dialogue and helping children understand the concept of learning from experiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316284080

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 February 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Illustration: Illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 32

About the Author

John C. Maxwell is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker and coach. His organizations--the John Maxwell Company, the John Maxwell Team, and EQUIP--have trained more than 5 million leaders in 180 countries.

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