Today is field day and even though Janine is not good at sports, she is ready to compete. Her body just doesn't work like the other kids'. But no matter what, Janine cheers for everyone and tries her best. During the big race, her classmate Abby trips and falls. Janine is right there to help. But Abby is crushed that she won't win the race. Can Janine teach Abby and her classmates that being a winner is not always about being number one?
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"Janine is an admirable character who doesn't need to put someone else down in order to feel good about herself." School Library Journal review of Janine.
"Readers will agree that this optimistic little girl has a mighty big heart." Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2016
"With a heartening lesson about friendship, competition, and what constitutes winning, this encouraging picture book nicely demonstrates the value of confidence and generosity." Booklist, August 31, 2016
-Readers will agree that this optimistic little girl has a mighty big heart.- Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2016
-With a heartening lesson about friendship, competition, and what constitutes winning, this encouraging picture book nicely demonstrates the value of confidence and generosity.- Booklist, August 31, 2016
-Janine is an admirable character who doesn't need to put someone else down in order to feel good about herself.- School Library Journal review of Janine.
Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the author-illustrator of more than fifty children's books, including Janine, the Mr. Tanen series, and the Princess Kim books. She majored in illustration at the Massachusetts College of Art and lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two daughters. When not in her studio working on a new book, you can find her digging in the flower garden or visiting a school. Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the author-illustrator of more than fifty children's books, including Janine, the Mr. Tanen series, and the Princess Kim books. She majored in illustration at the Massachusetts College of Art and lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two daughters. When not in her studio working on a new book, you can find her digging in the flower garden or visiting a school.
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