One of the hardest lessons to teach a child is sportsmanship. I mean, at what age do they really get the concept? It seems like no matter what my three children do, whether it is racing to eat their snacks or to get to the table, someone comes in second and last and those two children are never happy. I try to explain that I am still proud of them because they tried their best, but they still don’t understand it. That is why I was very excited to review the Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn’t Everything book, by Howard Binkow and Susan F. Cornelison.
First of all, taking a step back, I just love all the Howard B. Wigglebottom books and I am not the only one in this house who does. Each book review we have received from them has been greeted with excitement and happiness from all three of my little ones, as well as Hubby. I think that the kids like the books because they enjoy the fun stories and illustrations, while Hubby and I like them because of the lessons taught.
In Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship: Winning Isn’t Everything, Howard seems to be a pro at everything he does, whether skateboarding, seed-spitting, or even pie-eating, Howard was used to coming in first place. He is so obsessed with it, that he was known to cheat and when he did come in second place he threw a tantrum. Between you and me; Howard sounds just like my kids.
It is not until Howard gets kicked out of his big soccer game for bad sportsmanship and then sees a parent of another player act rudely that he begins seeing how his actions hurt others. This turning point allows Howard to come to terms with not always winning and with the realization of how much fun it is just being the best you can.
All in all, this book is a wonderful illustration of the rights and wrongs on how to treat your friends and teammates and does a wonderful job of explaining this hard concept to little ones. As always, the fun illustrations keep the children engaged and the storyline is easy-to-follow!
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Howard b wigglebottom learns to listen
I would pick the one that says Listens to His Heart.
I would like Howard B. Wigglebottom learns to listen—for my 3 year old grandson.
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I would like the book about learning about bullies
I would choose Howard B Wigglebottom learns to listen since we have been having to work extra hard on that lesson at home lately.
I would love any of them
Howard b wigglebottom learns to listen
Definitely need this one: Howard b wigglebottom learns to listen
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Listens to his heart
id love to win the listens to his heart
the christmas one
Id love the one about bullying.
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Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Mud and Rainbows
My grandson loves mud and my grand daughter loves rainbows, so sounds like a good book!
listen to his heart
The one about sportsmanship is what I’d like
I would love the Learns to listen book.
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wiggles and giggles
Howard B Wigglebottom learns about Sportsmanship!
I’d love the Howard B. Wigglebottom’s Learns to Listen book. My 2 daughters seem to have been immune to me when I’m calling them. I have to call them several times before they answer me.
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the “learns to listen” book looks cute
Listens to his heart
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I’d love the Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Power of Giving: A Christmas Story book.
the Power of Giving: A Christmas Story book, sounds perfect for the upcoming season.
Too muck of Good thing s bad book!
Learns To Listen. We seem to be having a little trouble with listening in our home. The joys of a 3 yr old I guess.
Learning about bullies
I think everyone should read these books during this election season!
definitely need the Learns to listen one.
Learns sportsmanship book would be great
the learns to listen book
The bullies book!
love the book called learns to listen
Sportmanship one would be great for my kids!
Learns about Bullies
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My granddaughters just started school so I would like to get them Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Bullies book.
A Christmas story one
The one with the Monkey on His back.
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I would love to win the book about bullies.
I like Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart!