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by C. a. Prailleau (Author), Tullipstudio (Illustrator)
Coach Shirley's Soccer Team: Winning the Game of Life is a heartwarming children's story about teamwork, confidence, and learning powerful life lessons through sports.
Coach Shirley wants her players to win on and off the field by building strong character. She believes soccer is about more than scoring goals. It is about who you become in the process.
Through guidance, encouragement, and high expectations, she teaches her team to practice with purpose, learn from mistakes, support one another, and never give up.
At the heart of the story are Shirley's Laws, nine simple but powerful principles that children can memorize, recite, and carry with them every day.
This book also includes:
- Interactive activity pages
- Positive affirmations
- A Be Your Own Champion section
- A coloring page with a QR code to download and printAll designed to extend learning beyond the story and keep kids engaged long after the final page.
Perfect for:
- K-3 classroom read-alouds
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum
- Character education and advisory programs
- Youth sports teams and soccer leagues
- School and public libraries
- Birthdays, holidays, and back-to-school gifts
Released in January 2026, Coach Shirley's Soccer Team earned recognition as an Amazon Top New Release in Children's Soccer. With five-star reviews from parents, educators, and young readers, this is a story that inspires children to believe in themselves, build strong character, and become champions in life.
