Review: Taking a Risk Has Its Own Rewards
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2013
This great story by KP Baker is about a little boy Jake who is very shy. Though he loves playing sports with his Dad, he is afraid of joining a team and playing with kids his own age. His Dad encourages Jake to join a team, but Jake is simply too scared.New neighbors move in, and the twin boys Jimmy and Johnny come over to play.  In spite of himself Jake ends up having fun.  As the three boys become close friends, Jake slowly comes out of his shell.As the story develops Jake starts to take some chances and with the help of his two new friends and his Dad, he starts to conquer his fears.Jake makes a great role model for children who are afraid to take risks and chances, because it shows them that the rewards of friendship and learning new skills make it all worth it.This is the perfect bedtime story to read to your little boy.  It will help start a discussion about fears, dreams, friendship and the rewards of taking chances in life.Highly recommended!