The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team

Fergus Maureen

A soccer dad misunderstands when he hears that his son's team needs his help. Instead of taking care of halftime snacks the dad grabs a jersey and runs onto the field to play! And what an embarrassment he is: he hogs the ball complains about his teammates and throws a hairy fit when the referee doesn't call a play his way! Can the boy find a way to teach his dad how to be a good sport before he drives the whole team crazy?

Maureen Fergus a Blue Spruce Award winner has the perfect touch in crafting comic role-reversal stories. The boy gets to prove he knows more than his father --- always a hit --- but the two maintain a close and loving relationship throughout. The simple lines of Mike Lowery's art reflect the story's offbeat premise and child's point of view. With hilarious lessons on being a good sport following the rules and having patience with others this picture book could spark conversations about self-awareness and managing relationships. It also works for character education lessons on empathy compassion and perseverance and is a terrific resource for coaches of all kinds.>