I Really Want to Win

Written by Simon Philip · Illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti

Part of the I Really Want series

A determined girl and her pup chase victory, but what if they don't win?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 260 ratings

40 pages· 603 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A spirited girl and her loyal pup are on a quest to win at Sports Day. From spelling bees to dance-offs, they aim for the top prize. But what if victory slips away? As they navigate the ups and downs of competition, they learn that winning isn't everything. Will they discover the true value of sportsmanship and passion? Join their lively adventure filled with rhymes and vibrant illustrations, and find out if they can embrace the joy of the game, win or lose.

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of mischievous storytime favorites like Pig the Pug, The Bad Seed, and Eloise comes a winning story about a spunky heroine and her sidekick pup who are ready to WIN!Today is Sports Day, I can’t wait.And as I know that I’ll be great, I’ve planned how I will celebrate…Because I’m going to WIN.Our heroine and her sidekick pup have their eyes on the prize and are ready to find something to WIN. They compete in a spelling bee, a dancing contest, hide-and-seek, and more in search of a shiny medal. But what will happen if they… don’t walk away the winner? Playfully tackling themes of competition, good sportsmanship, and being a fair loser (and winner!), I Really Want to Win joyfully reminds readers that, sometimes, winning isn’t everything. With rollicking rhyming text from Simon Philip, bold, expressive illustrations from Lucia Gaggiotti, and a spunky heroine in the middle of it all, this follow-up to I Really Want the Cake is sure to be a winner!A great conversation starter about the frustrations of competition and the search for a personal passion. – Kirkus Reviews

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