About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the pressures of sportsmanship or struggling to balance their own competitive drive with the importance of supporting others. This fast-paced chapter book follows Frankie and his friends as they are magically whisked away to New York City. While they are there for their own soccer adventure, they soon realize that helping a new friend achieve his baseball dreams is just as rewarding as winning their own game. Ideal for early readers aged 5 to 8, the story uses a lighthearted fantasy lens to model empathy and cross-cultural friendship. It is an excellent choice for parents looking to reinforce the values of teamwork and persistence. The short chapters and frequent action sequences make it approachable for reluctant readers who may prefer sports to standard classroom fare.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. It avoids heavy topics, focusing instead on the mild stress of competition and the fear of failure in a sporting context. The resolution is hopeful and reinforces the idea that effort and kindness are what matter most.
