Winners Don’t Whine and Whiners Don’t Win: A Picture Book About Good Sportsmanship

Perfect for early elementary school children who might be inclined to whine when things don't go their way. The mantra "Winners Don't Whine and Whiners Don't Win" is catchy and well remembered!

Wendell HAS to win at everything, and if he doesn't, he whines about it. This story addresses two social skill topics: winning and whining. When Wendell has one of those days where nothing seems to go his way, his mom helps him understand that everything in life doesn't have to be a contest and that losing does not make you a loser. In fact, it can make you stronger! She also points out that although it feels great to celebrate a win, winning isn't everything. I think this is a great message.

This is a comprehensive social story about flexibility and sensitivity. It helped my autistic son who would find it hard to tolerate not winning. What helped the most is the ditty “winners don’t whine and whiners never win”. It’s catchy and can easily be recollected in daily situations to recollect the lessons of the book. The author provides many scenarios and I’m sure any parent would find one that might apply to their child. Only sometimes I felt like there were too many cases, but that’s just my laziness!

We own several Julia Cook bools and they are great. She has a great way to pass on messages about certain behaviors that makes my kids actually think about what's wrong and right. Long but not boring. My 7 year old wants to read one of her books every night.

Love this book! Great way to teach good behavior. Will buy more from this author.

Bought this as a gag gift for one of my co-workers, message received

My 7 yr old granddaughter refused to look at it at first, saying she doesn't whine. I finally get her to read it together with me and now she has read it on her own 4-5 times.

I really want to love this book.But It’s kind of hard to catch up the story. I had to explain to my son what’s going on and I had used my son when I read. As a parent of child with on spectrum, I get it and want him to learn and get this skill tho.I am just not fan of focusing “correcting bad behaviors “. That’s it.

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I bought this book for my 5 yrs daughter because all she seems to do at the moment is whine......I must admit it has worked. I have only read it once but since I have read it her every time she whines I quote a few things from the book and she stops. the story line isn't the best however it does get the point across and that's all you want.