Sam Is NOT a Loser
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Sam Is NOT a Loser

Written by Thierry Robberecht · Illustrated by Philippe Goossens

Part of the Sam Is Never Scared series

A young boy must decide if fear of losing is worth missing the game entirely.

3.3 Goodreads · 29 ratings
32 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~260L
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Bookroo's summary

Sam loves games but hates losing. Faced with a soccer match against bigger kids, he opts out, fearing defeat. Yet, how can he win if he doesn't play? As Sam grapples with his fear, he must learn that participation is key to victory. Will he find the courage to join the game and discover the true meaning of winning? This charming tale, filled with humor and vibrant illustrations, explores the challenges of overcoming fear and embracing the joy of playing, no matter the outcome.

From the publisher

Sam loves to play games–but he doesn’t like to lose. So when his soccer team is playing against a team of bigger kids, Sam decides not to play. But if he doesn’t even play, how can he ever win?Given the popularity of children’s sports, especially soccer, this is a timely topic. It’s handled here with the gentle humor, fresh feel, and relatable characters that this author/illustrator team has become known for, and the adorable art and bright colors are right on target for the very young audience.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
457
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~260L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
122513
Publication
Published
April 29, 2008
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780618992102

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