{"product_id":"the-girl-who-didnt-get-stephanie-nguyen-9798218713683","title":"The Girl Who Didn't Get the Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuna is a young girl with a heart full of hope-but her nerves are tangled in doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she steps onto the basketball court for her first big game, Luna dreams of passing, playing, and proving she belongs. But the ball never comes her way. Surrounded by teammates who don't seem to notice her and a coach who looks the other direction, Luna feels invisible. Her excitement turns into confusion, then hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Girl Who Didn't Get the Ball is a moving picture book that explores the emotional journey of a child who feels left out despite giving her all. As Luna navigates the pain of being overlooked, she also begins to understand something deeper: her worth isn't measured by the number of passes she gets, but by the courage it takes to keep showing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough quiet moments, a tearful ride home, and a heartfelt talk with her mother, Luna finds her voice-and her strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers ages 6-12, this beautifully illustrated story invites conversations about self-worth, emotional expression, sportsmanship, and standing tall in spaces that don't always make room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reflection, The Girl Who Didn't Get the Ball is for every child who's ever felt unseen-and the grown-ups who help them feel heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephanie Nguyen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218713683\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephanie Nguyen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.12d","brand":"Stephanie Nguyen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47136757743871,"sku":"9798218713683","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7246e8b7-6e4d-48f0-816f-c3696ee8e2fe.jpg?v=1755024242","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-girl-who-didnt-get-stephanie-nguyen-9798218713683","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}