Benjy the Football Hero

Name: Benjy the Football Hero
ISBN: 9780803701908

Benjy Series · Book 1 of 2

For the child who wonders if they're smart enough to win, this story shows how quick thinking can outwit pure strength on the field. It's about finding your unique way to succeed.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child feels like they aren't big, fast, or strong enough to succeed, especially in sports or group activities. Benjy the Football Hero is a classic story about a fourth grader whose class football team is hopelessly outmatched by their bigger, stronger rivals. Instead of giving up, Benjy uses his brain to invent a series of hilarious and confusing trick plays to outsmart the other team. It's a wonderful, funny story about valuing intelligence, creativity, and finding your own unique way to contribute. For kids who think they have to fit a certain mold to be a hero, this book shows that cleverness can be the ultimate superpower.

Self-Confidence & Identity Teamwork & Collaboration Sports School Life Humor Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Social Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Standard schoolyard rivalry and non-injurious football tackling. The stakes are social and emotional.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with schoolyard conflict and feelings of inadequacy related to physical size and athletic ability. The conflict is direct and presented through a secular lens, focusing on rivalry rather than malicious bullying. The resolution is entirely hopeful and affirming, with the protagonist's unique skills being celebrated by his peers.