I Play Sports
For Girls Who Dream Big
I play sports and you can too! Whether it’s building teamwork in volleyball or resilience and perseverance in relay, join Olympian and professional hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield for a fun and empowering picture book celebrating girls participating in sports. Dream big and encourage growth in all athletic abilities!
In this joyful story featuring a medley of different sports, young Kendall guides readers as they discover new and familiar games, focusing on the highs and lows of the athletic experience, from scoring goals and making friends to overcoming difficulties and learning resilience and confidence. Through both group and individual sports, I Play Sports celebrates teamwork, perseverance, and the power of believing in yourself. The vibrant artwork depicts diverse kids from a variety of backgrounds, showing that anyone and everyone can play sports, no matter their starting ability. Perfect for young athletes and big dreamers, this book shows that sports are more than just games—they’re a way to grow, connect, and, most of all, have FUN!
Sports featured in I Play Sports:
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Flag football
- Cheer
- Basketball
- Gymnastics
- Track
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Softball
- Golf
- Dance
- Wrestling
- Lacrosse
- Figure skating
- Volleyball
- Marial arts
Skills and values taught in I Play Sports:
- Teamwork
- Friendship
- Confidence
- Winning and losing
- Perseverance
- Courage
- Diversity
- Respect
- Learning new things
- Hard work
- Practice
- Dedication and determination
- Dreaming big!
Additional Information
- Contributor(s): Kendall Coyne, Jessica Gibson
- About the Contributor(s):
Kendall Coyne Schofield is the captain of the back-to-back Walter Cup Champion Minnesota Frost of the Professional Women’s Hockey League and a member of Team USA for nearly two decades, where she has won 26 medals in international competition, including Olympic gold and silver medals. In 2019, she became the first woman to compete in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, where she finished less than a second behind the winner, Connor McDavid, in the fastest skater competition. Currently, Kendall lives in Orland Park, Illinois, with her husband, NFL veteran and 2016 Super Bowl Champion Michael Schofield, their son, Drew, and their dogs Blue and Penny.
To connect with Kendall, visit kendallcoyne.com and find her on Instagram at @kendallcoyne26 and Twitter at @KendallCoyne.
Jessica Gibson is a freelance illustrator based in Detroit, Michigan. She has been drawing whimsical, expressive characters and concept art since she first picked up a pencil. She is inspired by a love of animals, nature, and picture books. Jessica loves how children's books transport readers into a magical, inviting, and fantastic world, and she makes sure every project has a real sense of fun.
- ISBN-13: 9780310183280
- Publish Date: 03/02/2027
- Publisher: Zonderkidz
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Age Range: 4 to 8
- Case Quantity: 24
- Pages: 32
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