About This Book
In Dean Hughes's 'Team Player,' young Trent faces a common dilemma in youth sports: how to balance friendship with team success. When his best friend, Robbie, and another teammate begin to boast excessively about their individual skills, Trent worries it will negatively impact the Scrappers' performance and team spirit. This chapter book gently navigates themes of sportsmanship, humility, and the importance of working together, even when personal egos get in the way. It's an excellent read for children aged 4-11, particularly those involved in team sports, offering a relatable scenario for discussing friendship challenges and the value of collaboration.
When Trent's best friend Robbie and another teammate on the Scrappers begin bragging about their baseball abilities, Trent worries that it will affect the team's play.
bullying
peer_pressure
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Robbie and the other teammate were bragging? How did that make Trent feel?
2
What does it mean to be a 'team player'? Can you think of a time you were a team player, or saw someone else being one?
3
Have you ever had a friend who acted differently when other people were around? How did you handle it?
4
What advice would you give Trent about talking to Robbie about his bragging?
5
How important is winning compared to having fun and working together in sports?
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