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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When Maria's family signs her up for the soccer team in her new town, Maria gets scared. She's never tried soccer before. Can Coach Tony and Coach Lauren help Maria find the courage to try something new? Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Find the Courage to Try Something New</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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!</p><p><b>***</b></p><p><b>Join the Team!</b></p><p>The <b>Team Dungy</b> series of picture books for young readers, ages 6-9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Tony Dungy</b> is the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Quiet Strength</i> and <i>Uncommon</i>. He enjoyed a successful career in the National Football League, winning Super Bowls as a player and as a coach. Tony is involved in numerous charities, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and All Pro Dad. He and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of ten children. They are active in the foster parenting community, as both parents and advocates. </p><p><b>Lauren Dungy</b> is the bestselling author of <i>You Can Be a Friend</i> and <i>Uncommon Marriage</i>, a frequently sought-after speaker, and an early childhood educational specialist. She is vice president of the Dungy Family Foundation, an organization committed to strengthening families and helping individuals acquire needed life skills. In addition to being a foster parent with Tony, she works with several agencies in the Tampa Bay area to help raise awareness for the foster care system.</p>

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