winning and losing

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winning and losing

Good sports

2010
Short-legged Cork is upset when tall Fuzz wins every game they play, until he learns that their friendship is more important than winning.

Parker Penguin and the Winter Games

1999
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.

Creature teacher, the final exam

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.

I want to win!

2012
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.

Camp Buccaneer

2010
Captain Stinky Beard's pirate students, who want to win without cheating, compete in sailing races, treasure hunts, and swashbuckling events at Camp Buccaneer.

Who can boo the loudest?

1990
Two ghosts learn that cooperation can be better than winning or losing.

Fair and square

1992
Tired of others letting him win at games, Kevin, a physically handicapped boy, learns how to win fair and square when he competes against a computer.

Junie B., first grader

dumb bunny
2009
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.

Nobody likes to lose

1980
Sandy comes in last in her heat at the swim meet but learns the difference between winning against herself and winning against others.

Buddy Rock's race

letting go
1992
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.

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