Kids' sports stories

Josiah joins a wrestling club, but because he is smaller than the other boys he gets teased--but one of the team members, Pablo, offers to coach him, and shows him a move that takes advantage of Josiah's quickness, and which could be the secret weapon the team needs.

Imani and her lesson pony Peanut make a great team, but before the big show Peanut sprains his ankle, leaving nervous Imani to ride the much bigger and faster Rico for the competition.

Donovan wants to enter the free throw contest at his school, but he worries that others will make fun of his unique way of shooting the ball.

Lito and his twin sister, Nenita, plan to perform a Filipino folk dance at their school's spring festival, but when snickering classmates threaten to derail his confidence, Lito learns to dig deep and keep dancing.

"Mina has all the skills it takes to pass her upcoming yellow belt test in Tae Kwon Do with flying colors. However, a fellow student's struggle shakes her confidence and tempts her to quit"--Provided by publisher.

Grace loves hockey, but her inability to shoot has her tempted to quit the team until she and her friend Myles work together to improve their skills. Includes glossary and activities.

"Madeline is on the ski team with her twin brother Parker (who goofs around and enjoys himself), and their friend Sarah, but Maddie cannot help comparing herself to Sarah, the fastest skier on the team. It is starting to make her angry and spoil her fun--until her father warns her that her attitude could cause problems and ruin her friendship"--Provided by publisher.

Classmates enjoy the games and races on field day, but Stan needs to be reminded that winning is not everything.

Sisters Emilia and Natalia love softball, and this year they will be playing on the same team; Emilia is an excellent and confident pitcher, and while Natalia is just as good when the two practice together, she lacks confidence and would sooner play catcher--but when Emilia hurts her ankle during a game, Natalia overcomes her reluctance and takes the mound as relief pitcher.

Will Owen's futsal team be able to work together in time for the upcoming game?.