Feelings

A children's book cover illustration depicting three young boys playing soccer on a grassy field under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. One boy in a blue shirt and green shorts is kicking the soccer ball, while another boy in a green shirt with a yellow sun design raises his hand excitedly. A third boy in a white shirt and green shorts stands as the goalkeeper near a small goalpost. Orange traffic cones are placed around the field. The title Feelings is written in bold, playful blue letters at the top, with the author's name, Cynthia Zingale, and the illustrator's name, Rachel Novel, displayed in white text at the bottom. The cover conveys themes of emotions, teamwork, and outdoor play.

Feelings

Authors & Illustrator

Author:

Cynthia
Zingale

Illustrator:

Rachel
Novel
First Place Book Award

First Place Award

Fiction - Juvenile - Family
Second Place Book Award

Second Place Award

Fiction - Children's - Family

Description

Max can’t wait to start middle school and try out for his school’s soccer team. For as long as he can remember, he has always loved soccer, and he hopes to play on the team with his two best friends, Leo and Luke. The trio worked hard over the summer by dribbling, shooting, passing, and scoring! But when Max suddenly experiences some really hard feelings to process, he is faced with problems that he has never faced before. Middle school is a little trickier than Max originally thought. Will he have what it takes to navigate these obstacles? Join Max on an unexpected journey of self-discovery as he learns valuable lessons about friendship, staying true to yourself, and expressing your feelings. Throughout the maze of middle school, Max’s transformative journey will shape him for the rest of his life.