A story of perseverance in the face of adversity, and an example of how, sometimes, you are going to lose, but you still have to keep trying. A story children of any age should hear.
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The Longest Season
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Cal Ripken Jr.'s losing season in 1988.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About The Longest Season
Parents need to know that there's nothing offensive about this book. The message is a worthy one for every one -- young or old.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how it feels to win and how it feels to lose. Is it hard to try again after losing a game? Why is it important to do so? What are some things we can tell ourselves when we're feeling pessimistic about our chances? Is there value in playing even if winning is unlikely?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great life lesson
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