A soccer dad misunderstands when he hears that his son's team needs his
help. Instead of taking care of halftime snacks, the dad grabs a jersey
and runs onto the field to play! And what an embarrassment he is: he
hogs the ball, complains about his teammates and throws a hairy fit when
the referee doesn't call a play his way! Can the boy find a way to teach
his dad how to be a good sport before he drives the whole team crazy?
Maureen Fergus, a Blue Spruce Award winner, has the perfect touch in
crafting comic role-reversal stories. The boy gets to prove he knows
more than his father --- always a hit --- but the two maintain a close
and loving relationship throughout. The simple lines of Mike Lowery's
art reflect the story's offbeat premise and child's point of view. With
hilarious lessons on being a good sport, following the rules and having
patience with others, this picture book could spark conversations about
self-awareness and managing relationships. It also works for character
education lessons on empathy, compassion and perseverance, and is a
terrific resource for coaches of all kinds.