Be a Good Sport!

Children's Literature

One of 24 books in this "Social Studies" Series for early elementary students, Be a Good Sport defines good sportsmanship and provides brief scenarios supported by colored photos of good sportsmanship in action. The print is large, layout colorful, and text brief—perfect for the beginning reader. A glossary, index and resources for further study are included. 2003, Compass Point Books, Ages 5 to 7.
— Meredith Kiger, Ph.D.

School Library Journal

K-Gr 1-These easy-to-read books introduce some basic social concepts. Traits of a good friend include caring, listening, sharing, honesty, respect, and helping, while a good sport practices fair play, follows rules and safety guidelines, and exhibits manners in both winning and losing situations. In each title a behavior is described in a few sentences on one page opposite a full-page color photo depicting children and adults illustrating the concept. Each title includes a six-word glossary, three suggestions for additional books on related topics, two Web sites, and a brief, unnecessary index. These offerings will be most useful in classroom collections or for counselors, teachers, and coaches.-Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.