I Want to Win! and I Don't Want to Be Nice! Book Reviews

I Want to Win!

A book about being a good sport

Sue Graves (Author)

Emanuela Carletti (Illustrator)

Desideria Guicciardini (Illustrator)

Free Spirit Publishing

Children’s Fiction, Social Story

Publication Date: March 10, 2017

Bella always wants to win. If Bella loses she gets really upset. When Bella realizes she won't win a tent making competition at summer camp, she decides she would rather give up than lose. But, with a little help and guidance, Bella realizes that trying your best is better than being a sore loser and she learns to have fun along the way.

I Want to Win! is a typical social story that helps illustrate a key social skill for young kids.

If you’re interested in reading I Want to Win!, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

I Don't Want to Be Nice!

A book about showing kindness

Sue Graves (Author)

Emanuela Carletti (Illustrator)

Desideria Guicciardini (Illustrator)

Free Spirit Publishing

Children’s Fiction, Social Story

Publication Date: March 10, 2017

I Don't Want to Be Nice! is a social story geared toward 4-8 year olds. It focuses on Finn who doesn't play fair and isn't nice or helpful to others. With help from a teacher and his classmates, Finn realizes that it's good to be a buddy and starts being kind toward others. Like most social stories, I Don't Want to Be Nice! is a simplified version of reality which creates a beginning point of discussion. The book also offers an additional picture story with the same theme as well as before and after reading guidance.

If you’re interested in reading I Don't Want to Be Nice!, you can purchase a copy here on Amazon. 

*Copies of these books were provided free of charge for an honest review.

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