Peek at the Pages
A sneak peek into each book — hover a page, then click to take a closer look.
The Team
Four kids, four sports, one big love of the game.
Cam is eight and lives near Boston. He wears number 39 for the Bolts and loves skating fast, making a great pass, and laughing with his teammates. His favorite subject is math, and his best buddy is Chase, a black-and-white border collie.
Paulina is eight and lives in Nashville. She wears number 7 for the Ducks and loves passing the ball, trying new moves, and cheering on her friends. Her favorite subject is history, and her biggest fans are her dogs, Nash and Henry.
Jayden is eight and from Flint, Michigan. He wears number 39 for the Dawgs and loves a big hit, a great play, and laughing with his teammates. He loves English and reading, and his best buddy is Finn, a silver-haired border collie.
Lauren is eight and lives in Toronto. She wears number 19 for the Comets and loves carrying the ball and racing down the field with her friends. Her favorite subjects are science and art, and her best buddy is Scottie, a little black Scottish terrier.
Kind Words
From athletes, coaches, educators, parents, and young readers. (Sample quotes — verified endorsements coming soon.)
“Exactly the message youth sports needs right now. My whole team read it.”
— Coach, Youth Hockey
“My daughter asked to read it three nights in a row. She just wants to play — and now she does, with a smile.”
— Parent
“Beautiful illustrations and a heartfelt story about why we love the game.”
— Educator
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Just for Kids
Free coloring pages and word searches starring Cam, Paulina, Jayden & Lauren — download and print at home, no sign-up required.
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Coming Soon
Hoodies, hats & more for every player in the series.
Good to Know
It's a growing children's sports-book series following relatable eight-year-old athletes — in hockey, soccer, baseball, and girls' lacrosse — built around one message: sports are supposed to be fun, no matter the pressure.
Greg Simmer, a former professional hockey player and youth sports coach, wrote the series after seeing how much pressure can take the joy out of kids' sports. Meet Greg →
Yes — I Just Want to Play, the hockey book featuring Cam, is the first in the series and is available now on Amazon.
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Now Available
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