Winners Don't Whine and Whiners Don't Win
A Book About Good Sportmanship
"But I HATE losing! GEEEEZE!"
Wendell HAS to win at everything, and if he doesn't, he whines about it. When Wendell has one of those days where nothing seems to go his way, his mom helps him understand that everything in life doesn't have to be a contest and losing does not make you a loser. In fact, it can make you stronger! She also points out that although it feels great to celebrate a win, winning isn't everything, and whining about things just makes it worse.
"Whiners aren't winners, and winners never whine. You can't win at everything all of the time!"
This creative story addresses two very challenging topics: winning and whining.
Reviews (85)
Winning isn't everything
Wendell HAS to win at everything, and if he doesn't, he whines about it. This story addresses two social skill topics: winning and whining. When Wendell has one of those days where nothing seems to go his way, his mom helps him understand that everything in life doesn't have to be a contest and that losing does not make you a loser. In fact, it can make you stronger! She also points out that although it feels great to celebrate a win, winning isn't everything. I think this is a great message.
Worked for my autistic son!
This is a comprehensive social story about flexibility and sensitivity. It helped my autistic son who would find it hard to tolerate not winning. What helped the most is the ditty “winners don’t whine and whiners never win”. It’s catchy and can easily be recollected in daily situations to recollect the lessons of the book. The author provides many scenarios and I’m sure any parent would find one that might apply to their child. Only sometimes I felt like there were too many cases, but that’s just my laziness!
Okay
I really want to love this book. But It’s kind of hard to catch up the story. I had to explain to my son what’s going on and I had used my son when I read. As a parent of child with on spectrum, I get it and want him to learn and get this skill tho. I am just not fan of focusing “correcting bad behaviors “. That’s it.
Long but very effective
We own several Julia Cook bools and they are great. She has a great way to pass on messages about certain behaviors that makes my kids actually think about what's wrong and right. Long but not boring. My 7 year old wants to read one of her books every night.
Perfect for early elementary school children who might be inclined ...
Perfect for early elementary school children who might be inclined to whine when things don't go their way. The mantra "Winners Don't Whine and Whiners Don't Win" is catchy and well remembered!
This book was delivered at the perfect time in my classroom
This book was delivered at the perfect time in my classroom. The kids loved it and recognized the message I was giving through the book.
Five Stars
Julia Cook is a great Author! I was recommended to this author by my sons Play Therapiest.
My 61/2 yrs old grandson is starting sports next week ...
My 61/2 yrs old grandson is starting sports next week and said this book will help him deal with winning and loosing.
Love to read to kids!!
My 5yr old daughter was sooo excited when she saw the book and related to the character a lot. A little bit of a tongue twister but very fun to read to kids. Many examples of a 'bad day' with a better attitude because we can't always win.
Five Stars
great
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