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Good Game, Every Time: A Cozy Preschool Social Skills Story About Sportsmanship, Empathy, and Big Feelings
Paperback
Series: Cozy Crew - Social Emotional Learning Books for Kids Ages 3-6
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 4 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Games are fun - but big feelings can show up when someone wins or loses.
If you're like many parents, you want to help your child enjoy games without bragging when they win or feeling crushed when they lose. Good Game, Every Time gently supports that goal with a warm, reassuring story designed especially for preschoolers.
It's a perfect sunny day in the meadow, and the Big Oak Tree is waiting at the finish line. Hop the Kangaroo challenges his friends to a race - and zooms ahead to win.
I'm the best! he shouts.
But Elle the Elephant comes in last and feels small and frustrated.
Milo the Chameleon turns a worried lavender purple.
The meadow doesn't feel cozy when winning becomes more important than friendship.
That's when Slow-Mo the Sloth climbs down from the branches with a simple but powerful idea - the High-Five Handshake. With one friendly CLAP!, the friends learn how to say Good game whether they win or lose.
Kids Learn Best Through Gentle, Everyday PlayRather than praising winners or correcting losers, Good Game, Every Time shows children:
How bragging can hurt others' feelings
Why losing doesn't mean we failed
How connection matters more than coming in first
Through cozy illustrations and relatable playtime moments, children learn that games are best when everyone feels respected.
What Children Will LearnSportsmanship - Saying Good game whether you win or lose
Empathy - Understanding how bragging or pouting affects friends
Emotional Balance - Managing excitement and disappointment
Connection - Using a high-five to turn competition into friendship
Part of The Cozy Crew Series
Good Game, Every Time is part of The Cozy Crew, a heartwarming preschool series created to help little ones navigate big feelings through:
Emotional intelligence (EI)
Social skills
Growth mindset
Gentle, practical tools kids can use in real life
Includes a bonus Meadow I-Spy activity page inside for added fun and engagement.
Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators looking for a supportive story that helps children play fair, celebrate effort, and value friendship over winning - one cozy moment at a time.
Created by Groawesum, a children's learning brand nurturing happy hearts and strong minds through social-emotional learning, growth mindset, and kindness.
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