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Dessi The Dragon and The Big Game: A PICTURE BOOK ON SOCIAL SKILLS: HELPING KIDS HANDLE EMOTIONS AND HOW TO BE A GOOD SPORT
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Have you ever heard, “THAT'S NOT FAIR!”
Followed by tears, frustration, or full melt downs after losing a game?
If so, then this inspirational story is here to help parents, teachers, and coaches- especially those guiding children with difficulties in behavior management, disabilities, and for anyone who is a poor sport.
Dessi the Dragon and The Big Game is a charming rhyming story that celebrates competition and sport while teaching boys and girls to make positive choices when playing with others, practice kindness and show respect.
In this heartfelt tale, Dessi loves soccer- scoring goals and really loves winning! But when The Big Game doesn’t go his way, his fiery temper flares.
It hit the net, the ball went in, and Dessi unleashed a ROAR!
What a LOUSY goalkeeper! We're now losing 5-4!
Can Dessi the Dragon learn to recognize his feelings, treat others with respect, and persevere like a true champion?
Dessi, his coach, and his teammates will inspire children 4, 5, 6, and 7 years old to:
Often elementary school students struggle with winning and losing with grace. Kids need guidance in developing their emotional intelligence and Dessi was created as a role model for positive social interactions and appropriate sports etiquette.
Great gift idea during this World Cup 2026 for:
Just meaningful conversations and confident kids learning to play with heart.
**BONUS**
Followed by tears, frustration, or full melt downs after losing a game?
If so, then this inspirational story is here to help parents, teachers, and coaches- especially those guiding children with difficulties in behavior management, disabilities, and for anyone who is a poor sport.
Dessi the Dragon and The Big Game is a charming rhyming story that celebrates competition and sport while teaching boys and girls to make positive choices when playing with others, practice kindness and show respect.
In this heartfelt tale, Dessi loves soccer- scoring goals and really loves winning! But when The Big Game doesn’t go his way, his fiery temper flares.
It hit the net, the ball went in, and Dessi unleashed a ROAR!
What a LOUSY goalkeeper! We're now losing 5-4!
Can Dessi the Dragon learn to recognize his feelings, treat others with respect, and persevere like a true champion?
Dessi, his coach, and his teammates will inspire children 4, 5, 6, and 7 years old to:
- Learn social emotional skills and communication skills
- Practice teamwork, fair play and empathy
- Develop confidence and friendships through sports.
- Build resilience and compassion
Often elementary school students struggle with winning and losing with grace. Kids need guidance in developing their emotional intelligence and Dessi was created as a role model for positive social interactions and appropriate sports etiquette.
Great gift idea during this World Cup 2026 for:
- Kids who love sports
- Parents, teachers, speech therapists
- Coaches working with young athletes
- School-wide SEL (social emotional learning) lesson
- Early readers practicing sight words in K-2 grade
Just meaningful conversations and confident kids learning to play with heart.