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Description
Cameron, who loves running, has to learn how to slow down when she joins the football team.
Quick Summary
Cameron is that kid who's always running couldn't slow down if she tried. So when she decides to join the football team, things get pretty funny fast, because football is actually all about patience and waiting for the right moment to act. She has to learn that being part of a team sometimes means holding back, following the play, and yes, actually standing still sometimes. It's a great little story for kids who love sports and anyone learning that being good at something sometimes means adjusting how you do it. The book is short and perfect for early readers, with simple sentences that don't talk down to kids. Parents will appreciate that it quietly teaches patience and teamwork without being preachy. If your kid liked other early chapter books with humor, this is a solid pick, and at just 774 words, it's the kind of quick read that builds confidence in reluctant readers.