Overview
Sprint, strike, score! This Griffin makes me soar! Robby plays soccer so well, it's as if a mighty Griffin is lifting him to victory. He's confident that he's the sports star in the family. No other talent can compare! But when his sister takes the spotlight, will his Griffin learn to share? Filled with catchy rhymes and lively illustrations, this empowering story helps kids celebrate their talents while learning the importance of teamwork, respect, and cheering others on. The ""Mighty Moods"" series is a delightful collection of picture books that explores the creative ways children express big emotions.
Full Product Details
Author: Meredith Rusu ,
Martín Morón
Publisher: 4U2B Books & Media
Imprint: 4U2B Books & Media
ISBN: 9780829457117
ISBN 10: 0829457119
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 10 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 4 to 6 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
A gentle introduction for young readers on learning to let others have their day in the sun. A talented young athlete faces a startling awakening when the spotlight begins to shift away from him in Rusu's picture book. Young soccer player Robby, carried--literally and figuratively--by the griffin on his back, is shining on the field. His confidence is sky high, and he's certain he's the star of the family. But when his younger sister Katie, a dedicated ballerina who's always cheered him on, steps into the spotlight, Robby struggles to feel happy for her. ... Even his griffin pushes for attention during Katie's recital, and Robby foolishly interrupts the proceedings. With guidance from his father ..., he learns his lesson and apologizes. Katie forgives him, and in a sweet twist, she even gets to dance twice. By the end, Robby understands that a griffin ""helps you be the best,"" and sometimes being the best means letting others have their time in the spotlight. The rhymes throughout are playful, and the story introduces the idea of letting others share the spotlight in a way young readers can easily grasp. Morón's illustrations are warm and expressive, and the ... attention-seeking griffin adds a playful spark throughout the charming story. -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Meredith Rusu is a children's book author specializing in titles based on television and movies. She has written more than one hundred books from preschool to young adult for brands such as LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Peppa Pig, American Girl, and Star Wars. She is also the author of The DATA Set chapter book series under the pen name Ada Hopper. Visit her author website: www.meredithrusu.com
