Even though his team is the worst in the school, Parker Penguin cares only about winning the Winter Games until his father shows him that winning isn't everything.
When Tommy is sent to a special camp to make him into a "winner," he discovers that his fellow campers are competitive to the point of obsession, and that a particular teacher, Mrs. Maargh, takes winning very seriously.
At home, everyone lets the little princess win at anything she wants, but when she finds tasks to be difficult at school, she discovers that winning is more fun when she deserves it.
Captain Stinky Beard's pirate students, who want to win without cheating, compete in sailing races, treasure hunts, and swashbuckling events at Camp Buccaneer.
First grader Junie B. Jones is determined to win the grand prize at wealthy classmate Lucille's Easter egg hunt--a playdate in Lucille's heated swimming pool.
When Buddy Rocks trips among the other dinosaur runners and comes in last in the race, his father gives him advice on letting go of his feelings of anger and frustration and moving on to new challenges.