Review: Learning Can Be Scary and Fun At The Same Time!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 30, 2013
When Jessica's three best friends decided to join a Soccer team, Jessica was distressed. She felt she was not very athletic and would do poorly. At the same time she was upset because she would miss her friends when they were practicing or playing against other teams.With the help of her brother Timmy and the encouragement of her father, Jessica learns some of the basic soccer moves in her backyard ... and finally joins her friends on their team.Jessica's biggest fear is of looking foolish in front of others.  As she practices with her coach and teammates she leans to conquer her fears, and to have fun!I really loved this story, because I think that many young girls avoid athletics for the very reasons Jessica does.  Jessica's journey through her fears is inspiring and a great way to open up a conversation with young children who have the same fears.I read this story to my niece's kids. We had a great discussion about being willing to "try new things," and "making mistakes."  The next day we got a ball and went to the park to kick it around.Get this book ESPECIALLY if you have a little girl!  But boys will love it too!