Being a Winner is not always about being Number One
is the message in Janine and the Field Day Finish, which publishes on Oct 10.
It’s another inspirational story based on the childhood experiences
of the REAL Janine, my daughter, Janine Leffler.
THE BACK STORY
The event that inspired the book was actually not on a field BUT in a pool. It went like this…because of CP (cerebral palsy) Janine had difficulty with all sports. When she was about 8 yrs old, after years of physical therapy and private swimming lessons, she finally learned to swim. At the local pool “Swim Meet” she was determined to swim one length of the pool. It was a relay race. Janine was dead last and soon the only child left in the pool. Most people cheered her on…but I heard several negative comments…”Who let her on the team?” “Now they‘re going to lose”. As a parent, I was saddened by these remarks. When Janine touched the end of the pool, we were all thrilled, especially Janine. She did it! I then noticed that several kids were crying because they didn’t win. That was the moment that stuck with me. For Janine and for many children, it is not about winning…it’s about finishing… it’s about good sportsmanship and supporting each other…it’s about trying your best. In Janine and the Field Day Finish you’ll discover the true meaning of a WINNER.
We hope you like it!
We hope you like it!
Review from Booklist:
"With a heartening lesson about friendship, competition, and what constitutes winning, this encouraging picture book nicely demonstrates the value of confidence and generosity."
BOOK GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the publishing of Janine and the Field Day Finish we are sponsoring Book Giveaways in October through this blog and soon on Goodreads.
GIVEAWAY: 3- TWO BOOKS sets!
(signed copies of BOTH Janine Books: Janine & Janine and the Field Day Finish.)
(signed copies of BOTH Janine Books: Janine & Janine and the Field Day Finish.)
HOW TO ENTER: Send an email to MCLEFFLER@aol.com
SUBJECT LINE: BLOG BOOK GIVEAWAY #1
DRAWING DATE: OCT 10, 2016
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THANKS!
Maryann & Janine
