LUCIA LACORTE, POOR SPORT

By Christianne Jones. Illustrated by Marisa Morea. Lucia Lacorte loves to play games but is a very poor sport—especially when she loses, but even when she wins. After none of her friends want to play with her anymore, Lucia plays a game with her grandfather, who shows her that it’s no fun to play with a poor sport. Lucia promises to no longer yell and cry or boast and learns a helpful rhyme that reminds her to smile and shake hands when the game is done. Humorous, kid-friendly text and lively illustrations show children that being a good sport is what puts the "fun" in fun and games. Pre-K–2. Picture Window. 32 pages. ©2019.