Disappointment can feel crushing for kids — especially when they’ve worked hard and still don’t reach their goal.

Parents, teachers, and coaches often witness a scenario where a child gives their best, only to face rejection. Without support, children may feel like their efforts don’t matter, leading to frustration, sadness, or even giving up.

That’s precisely what Jack faces after hockey tryouts. He practiced hard, filled his vision board with affirmations, and dreamed of making the rep team — but his name wasn’t on the list. His friends made it, but he didn’t. Suddenly, all his effort felt pointless.  With Gramma Kate’s help, Jack learns how to face disappointment, talk about his feelings, and discover that resilience, self-belief, and emotional growth matter more than any single game.

Social Skill Themes Explored:

✅ Building emotional resilience after a setback

✅ Handling disappointment, rejection, and peer comparison

✅ Understanding feelings of failure

✅ Supporting boys in expressing emotions in healthy ways

✅ Encouraging self-reflection and positive self-talk

📘 Making the Team: Jack’s Missed Goal is a life skills story for children ages 6–12 that helps kids process real-life challenges, learn the language of emotions, and build resilience when things don’t go their way. Perfect for parents who want to raise confident kids, teachers supporting social-emotional growth, and therapists guiding children through challenging moments.

📖 Why You’ll Love It

• 8.5" x 8.5" trim size — easy for small hands to hold and teachers to share aloud
• 32 full-colour pages with engaging illustrations that children love
• Durable glossy hardcover (also available in paperback) for long-lasting use
• Activity included at the back: Stepping Stones — kids write down five steps they need to take to reach their goal
• Encourages resilience, emotional literacy, and healthy coping skills
• Great for bedtime stories, classroom life skill lessons, or therapy sessions

Hardcover: $29.99 |   Paperback: $17.99

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👉 Add this inspiring life skills story to your cart today and help your child discover the courage to keep going, even after setbacks.