The Lion Who Hated Losing

Little Lion loves races and games. But when he loses, he gets upset right away! “I’m not playing anymore!” he shouts loudly. His friends looked a little troubled.

🤔 Little Lion felt frustrated because he lost. When you feel frustrated, what happens to your body or face?

One day, there was a sports day in the forest. Little Lion thought, I’m definitely going to win the race! Ready, set, go! But the one who reached the finish line first was the little rabbit. Little Lion felt very frustrated and went home without saying a word.

🤔 Why do you think Little Lion wanted to go home?

His friends came to look for Little Lion. Rabbit said gently, “It feels good to win, doesn’t it? And it feels frustrating to lose, doesn’t it?” “But trying our best together with everyone is also a lot of fun.” It’s okay to feel frustrated. But if you get angry and go home, you lose the time you could spend having fun with your friends.

🤔 Is feeling frustrated a bad thing? When you feel frustrated, what can you do to calm down a little?

Little Lion took a deep breath. Inhale… exhale… Then he went back to everyone. Little Lion said to Rabbit, “Rabbit, congratulations on winning!” Rabbit smiled. His friends smiled too. Whether you win or lose, it’s fun when you try your best together.

🤔 Little Lion said something wonderful. If your friend wins, what would you like to say to them?