Team Dungy
2 primary works • 5 total works
Book 1
Maria Finds Courage: A Team Dungy Story about Soccer
by Tony Dungy and Lauren Dungy
Book 2
Austin Plays Fair: A Team Dungy Story about Football
by Tony Dungy and Lauren Dungy
Choosing to Forgive Is the Right Way to Live
Carson loved basketball practice with the Trentwood Tigers until Daniel, the star player, started showing off and hogging the ball. When Daniel refuses to pass to Carson during a drill and then makes fun of him, coach Tony and coach Lauren remind Daniel to have a better attitude. But the team, including Carson, is still upset with Daniel.
Things get worse at Trentwood’s next game when Carson’s teammates hurt their chances of winning by not passing to Daniel. As Carson sits on the bench, watching his team fall further behind and Daniel getting more frustrated, he knows he has a choice to make. Will he continue to be angry at Daniel or reach out to him? With his coaches’ help, Carson learns that even though forgiveness can be difficult, it’s the best way to make things right and move on.
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Join the Team! The Team Dungy series of picture books for young readers, ages 6–9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.
Find the Courage to Try Something New
When Maria's family moves to a new town, her parents sign her up for the summer soccer team to help her meet new friends. But Maria has never tried soccer before. She would rather be back on her old swim team. Maria is afraid she will be the worst player and no one will like her.
Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Maria everything is new at first. Maria will have to give soccer a try to see if she likes it. What have you wanted to try but were afraid to? Like Maria, you can have the courage to try something new, because who knows? That new thing you try might just become your next favorite thing!
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Join the Team!
The Team Dungy series of picture books for young readers, ages 6-9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.
Fair Play Is Always the Right Way
Austin loves playing flag football for the Trentwood Tigers. There is only one problem. His team has lost six games in a row, and he doesn't like losing. At his next game, Austin's teammate has a plan to trick the other team. It works, but Austin knows his team cheated to win.
Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Austin the most important thing about football isn't winning—it's playing fair. When his team takes the field for their next game, will Austin choose to cheat again, or will he stand up for what's right? What would you do if you were in Austin's shoes?
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Join the Team!
The Team Dungy series of picture books for young readers, ages 6-9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.