Powered by Mom and Bloggity Blog have teamed up to bring you a wonderful Giveaway!
We will be giving away 2 copies of this wonderful book Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns Sportsmanship by Howard Binkow
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This book is a must have for teachers, parents and well any adult whose involved with children and wants to help them learn about sportsmanship. The book is beautifully illustrated so that the colors and pictures themselves alone would catch the attention of any child. It’s perfect children in the 4-8 year old range to be read to or to learn to read themselves as the writing is direct, clear and suited for that age range.
I had my 10 year old daughter Sian read it to a friend’s daughter Dakota who is 6 years old. Having her do this worked out beautifully she had the 6 year old’s attention and I could tell by watching them that Dakota was interested in looking at the pictures too. There were a few giggles here and there and a comment about Harold being a bad sport (at the beginning of the story) which was wonderful because that meant that the message of the story was getting through.
I think it’s a very well written book that teaches children the lesson about being a good sport in a fun way and captures their attention through the wonderful illustrations.
I’m not the only one who thinks it’s a wonderful book. Here are but a few quotes from people who have sent in their reviews about this book. I love the one from the first grader. You can see more reviews HERE
Quote# 1
Thank you for writing to us to be respectful for other people. –Ilia, First grader, Sherman Oaks, California
Quote# 2
My students didn’t have a grasp of the word “sportsmanship” before we started reading the book. They thought it was just “play nice”, “do your best,” and even “try hard to always win.” After reading the book, we had great conversation and they did a drawing/write about how they could be a good sport and use sportsmanship. They did some great work; we made a class book which they love to read. It’s very important to teach them the correct vocabulary, like “sportsmanship”
The website where you can find out more about the series of the Harold B. Wigglebottom book is wonderful to visit. They have animated books posted online in addition to songs, games, and you can print your own coloring book too!
Check it out HERE.
The Harold B. Wigglebottom Learns Sportmanship gets a two thumbs up from Powered by Mom.
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ASHLEY O says
April 28, 2012 at 5:01 PMWas Very BITTER when I lost at ANY game as a child, until I was distracted by something else..which usually happened quick. Luckily I had a short attention Span 🙂
ASHLEY O says
April 28, 2012 at 4:53 PMProbably everyones first Choice …Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen,
BUT LIKE them ALL!
Also, Blends like Chameleons & the Monkey on his Back Look Fun TOO!!!
Books are always a Great Prize!!! Hope to get to share them with my two little girls 🙂
Good Luck Everyone
carolina ramos says
April 27, 2012 at 7:33 PMLearns it’s ok to back away
Amanda Kayes says
April 26, 2012 at 8:03 PMI would pick Howard B. Wigglebottom learns abour bullies
Christa S says
April 25, 2012 at 5:49 PMI would love the sportsmanship book. I am a school counselor and often use the howard books.
They are great and the kids love the lessons.
I often thinking he emphasis has shifted to just winning instead of good sportsmanship.
My dad taught us to be good sports no matter win or lose. That lesson has stuck with me throughout my life
Lisa says
April 23, 2012 at 6:49 AMI have 2 books that I think my kids would like. The first is the book about sportmanship. All of my kids are in sports, and I would want them to know about being able to lose like a winner. The second is the book about the monkey on his back-telling the truth. I know having you kids, too often they do not tell the truth.
Mia Dentice Carey says
April 23, 2012 at 6:48 AMHm….I actually have always been a strong advocate for GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP! I would shake the hands of all my competitors and when I was a track official I would disqualify athletes who were unsportsmanlike!
Mia Dentice Carey says
April 23, 2012 at 6:45 AMI would LOVE all 10 books but I really like Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns Sportsmanship (winning isn’t everything) by Howard Binkow and feel my son could benefit from it!
aimee Dietrich says
April 22, 2012 at 7:04 AMI dont know that sportmanship was such a problem when I was a child, but now I see parents with poor sportsmanship which trickles down to children. There is too much emphasis on winning
Aimee Dietrich says
April 22, 2012 at 7:01 AMAs a teacher, they all look awesome. Bullying is an issue dear to my heart
Angela Hartness says
April 21, 2012 at 5:56 PMIf I was ever a bad sport to anyone it was my 2 younger brothers. I would get upset when I would lose a game to one of them.
Angela Hartness says
April 21, 2012 at 5:53 PMLearns it’s ok to back away
Tanya says
April 21, 2012 at 11:49 AMLearns to Listen is my favorite of the Howard books. I’m an elementary school counselor always on the lookout for good quality books to teach sportsmanship skills & concepts. I use Howard several times during the year to teach social skills.
Kristin Wheeler (MamaLuvsBooks) says
April 17, 2012 at 11:52 AMI wasn’t so much a bad sport, but more a quitter
Kristin Wheeler (MamaLuvsBooks) says
April 17, 2012 at 11:51 AMLearns to Listen
Phyllis Hunt says
April 16, 2012 at 5:47 PMUh oh, I posted my last post in the wrong spot. I would love to win the one where he follows his heart. It is the best thing to do, really.
Phyllis Hunt says
April 16, 2012 at 5:45 PMOh,yes! I was a terrible bad sport when I was a kid! I would cry if I lost at any game, especially Monopoly. Maybe that’s why I don’t like to play it now. I didn’t cheat, though. I just played “drama queen” when I lost.
kryzde young` says
April 15, 2012 at 5:53 PMmost likely but i cant remember a particular instance
kryzde young` says
April 15, 2012 at 5:51 PMand the monkey on his back
Dawn Claessens says
April 14, 2012 at 9:27 PMI was never good at sports so was always heartbroken when either I wasn’t played by the coach or my brother and sister wouldn’t ask me to play basket ball with them.
Dawn Claessens says
April 14, 2012 at 9:25 PMHoward B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen
laurav says
April 14, 2012 at 8:09 PMthe book i pick Learn to Listen i was such a tomboy i was good at all sports so i was a good kid
Elsa Flores-Perez says
April 14, 2012 at 7:33 PMIf I won I would pick Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns about Bullies. My son is at the age where he will be encountering stuff like that and i want him to learn what to do. 🙂
Elsa Flores-Perez says
April 14, 2012 at 7:26 PMI would pick Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns about Bullies. Because my son is going to be starting Kindergarten and would be helpful for him to start learning about Bullies
beth kelsay says
April 14, 2012 at 7:25 PMOh i would sob when i lost at Old Maid
Leanne says
April 14, 2012 at 7:20 PMI sometimes had a hard time if I thought my rules were the right rules for the game and didn’t want to listen to other people’s rules.
Leanne says
April 14, 2012 at 7:18 PMI love these books! I would want the Learns to Listen.
kathy brower says
April 12, 2012 at 7:30 PMI was a crier.
kathy brower says
April 12, 2012 at 7:29 PMMy son wants Too Much of a Good Thing is Bad.
laurie brown says
April 12, 2012 at 6:54 PMlearns to listen
Andrea Amy says
April 11, 2012 at 9:37 PMI am the oldest of 4 kids, so I guess I was probably used to getting my own way, but according to my mother I was pretty laid back and didn’t get too upset if I didn’t win.
Andrea Amy says
April 11, 2012 at 9:36 PMI would pick the Christmas Story one 😀
April G says
April 11, 2012 at 9:03 PMI’d pick Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens To His Heart. 🙂
Lori Thomas says
April 11, 2012 at 7:37 PMI think at times I would get a little mad if I lost a game.
Lori Thomas says
April 11, 2012 at 12:33 PMThe Power of Giving
Shannon F. says
April 11, 2012 at 9:34 AMI would choose Listens to his heart!
Amanda Kayes says
April 11, 2012 at 8:05 AMWhen I was little I would cry whenever I lost a game lol
Amanda Kayes says
April 11, 2012 at 8:03 AMHoward B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen! Because my kids need to learn that lol