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I Really Want to Win: With Rocky the Wrestling Dog

by Kelli Katherman

Rocky learns what matters beyond the score

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Rocky learns what matters beyond the score

Rocky is a young wrestler who wants to win, but setbacks put that goal to the test. With guidance from his coach, he encounters ideas about perseverance, handling big feelings, and shifting attention from results to the effort and process of wrestling. Told as a rhyming picture-book tale, the story brings sports into a broader conversation about how children respond to losses and keep going. Wrestling provides the setting for lessons that can also prompt discussion in a classroom, on a team, or at home.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4 and up interested in wrestling or sports stories
  • Families, coaches, and educators looking for a picture book about perseverance and sportsmanship
  • Young readers exploring how to respond to setbacks and focus on effort

Themes

Wrestling and sportsPerseveranceHandling setbacks and big feelingsProcess over outcomes

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Book overview

An endearing and relatable picture book rhyming tale to enjoy featuring Rocky the Wrestling Dog and his crew of wrestlers! Perfect for any wrestler, wrestling parent, wrestling fan, coach or sports enthusiast.

 

Meet Rocky, a determined young wrestler who dreams of winning big! But, when tough losses come his way, Rocky must find the determination to bounce back and face even tougher opponents. With the help of his wise wrestling Coach, he learns that there's something even more important than winning on the wrestling mat. But, will he listen?

 

A timeless tale of perseverance, big feelings, reframing thoughts, focusing on the process and valuable lessons learned.

 

Pick up I Really Want to Win with Rocky the Wrestling Dog if you are looking for:

  • A classic read for ages 4 and up
  • Learning through sports books, ideal for the classroom, sports teams and more!
  • Growth mindset and stories about focusing on the process rather than the outcomes.
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