About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the sting of being second best or feeling invisible on a team they used to lead. While sports provide the backdrop, this story is fundamentally about the internal struggle of tying one's self-worth to being the star. Louise loves soccer, but her confidence is shaken when a talented new player, Nikki, joins the team and takes the spotlight. As a librarian and psychologist, I value how this book validates the natural feelings of jealousy and resentment that arise when a child's 'territory' is challenged. It offers a realistic roadmap for moving from competition to collaboration. It is an ideal bridge for early elementary readers who are transitioning into longer chapter books and beginning to navigate more complex social hierarchies in extracurricular activities.
