About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child comes home upset about playground politics, complaining that a friend is cheating or that the game wasn't fair. This accessible chapter book tackles this common childhood dilemma head-on. The story follows a group of friends whose fun game of kickball is spoiled when one player starts changing the rules to win. It provides a fantastic model for how kids can find the courage to speak up for fairness, even when it means confronting a friend. For ages 6 to 9, 'Fair Game' is a great tool for starting conversations about sportsmanship, honesty, and navigating the tricky social rules of friendship.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The primary issue is peer conflict, specifically cheating and unfairness in a game. The approach is direct, secular, and realistic. It portrays a common, low-stakes childhood problem. The resolution is hopeful and pro-social, modeling constructive communication and problem-solving among friends.
Ideal Reader
This book is perfect for a rule-following child, aged 6 to 8, who gets deeply distressed by unfairness but is timid about confronting peers. It's for the child who internalizes frustration from playground squabbles and needs a script or model for how to voice their feelings without starting a big fight.
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