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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

This book was delivered at the perfect time in my classroom. The kids loved it and recognized the message I was giving through the book.

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.