About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the pressure to be the star player or is starting to compare their own achievements to an older sibling's success. It is a perfect choice for young athletes who might be unintentionally 'ball hogging' because they think scoring is the only way to prove their worth. In this Soccer Cats adventure, Stookie Norris becomes obsessed with scoring a hat trick after his older brother makes the local news. The story explores themes of sibling rivalry, the misunderstanding of a teammate's role, and the realization that team success is more rewarding than individual glory. Written at an accessible second or third grade level, it provides a gentle but clear mirror for children to examine their own motivations on and off the field. Parents will appreciate how it models a healthy apology and a return to cooperative play without being overly preachy.
