"The story is about a little boy (inspired by my son, Leo!) who gets surprised with a trip to his very first Cubs game. And it follows his journey from getting the tickets, to being stuck in traffic on the way downtown, to reaching his seats, experiencing "the troughs" for the first time, making friends in the bleachers, getting nervous about the game, eating snacks, throwing the other team's home run balls back on the field, singing Go, Cubs, Go! (spoiler alert), and so much more!"
"But it's also to prepare them for the emotional and sensory roller coaster of an experience like going to Wrigley Field for the very first time. This book explores all of those feelings and senses (joy, anxiety, pride, community, disgust, hunger, boredom, etc.) so that when you finally take your kids, nieces, nephews, etc., they might know what to expect!"
"More specifically, I took a lesson from the world of Mr. Rogers (via Daniel Tiger ... the parents out there know what I'm talking about), who wisely sang: When we do something new, let's talk about what you'll do! When you talk about what your kids can expect from a new experience, it can help reduce anxiety and fear, build confidence, and set goals. We've done this a bunch with"
The book follows a little boy inspired by Leo who is surprised with his first Cubs game. The narrative follows the journey from getting tickets, being stuck in traffic, reaching seats, experiencing 'the troughs', making bleacher friends, and reacting to game events like home runs and singing 'Go, Cubs, Go!'. The primary aim is to entertain toddlers with engaging stories and illustrations that hold attention. The book also prepares young children for emotional and sensory aspects of attending Wrigley Field, exploring feelings such as joy, anxiety, pride, community, disgust, hunger, and boredom. The book uses advance conversation to reduce anxiety and build confidence.
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