The Boy and the Winning Goal
Story description
This is an inspiring story about a boy who learns to handle defeat and become a true leader. Instead of giving up after a mistake, he finds the strength to rise again, believe in his team, and lead them to victory.
The book helps children understand that mistakes are not the end, but the beginning of a journey toward growth. It fosters resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence. Perfect for readers aged 8 to 12.
This is an inspiring story about a boy who learns to handle defeat and become a true leader. Instead of giving up after a mistake, he finds the strength to rise again, believe in his team, and lead them to victory.
The book helps children understand that mistakes are not the end, but the beginning of a journey toward growth. It fosters resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence. Perfect for readers aged 8 to 12.
Pages of the book we created for Liam
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The Boy and the Winning Goal (book excerpt)
"Go, Samuel, go!" they shouted from the stands, but he had almost no strength left to fight; his legs felt like lead, and sweat stung his eyes. In the final minute of the deciding match for the city tournament finals, a pass came to Samuel for a one-touch shot, and he missed. He didn't just miss the target—he sent the ball rolling out of bounds to the collective groan of the fans. The whistle blew. Game over. Defeat.
Samuel, wearing the number 9 jersey, stood with his head bowed, on the verge of tears from the sheer frustration with himself. He could feel the team’s eyes on him—not angry, but exhausted and disappointed. The team’s goalkeeper patted him on the shoulder:
"It’s okay, it happens. You’ll get it next time."
But those words offered no comfort. The "next time" wouldn't come for another year. At ten or twelve years old, every failure feels like the end of the world.
The full text of the book is available in the printed version
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Debora Brooks
The Boy and the Winning Goal
The book is incredible!!! Delightful!!! Thick, colorful, and the child looks exactly like themselves on every page. The story is wonderful! I’ll keep it as a memory for many years 🙏🏻 Thank you so much ☺️ It’s also a perfect gift idea!
Debora Brooks
The Boy and the Winning Goal
The book is incredible!!! Delightful!!! Thick, colorful, and the child looks exactly like themselves on every page. The story is wonderful! I’ll keep it as a memory for many years 🙏🏻 Thank you so much ☺️ It’s also a perfect gift idea!