Jessie's Big Tryout

About the Book

The story "Jessie's Big Tryout" is about alittle girl that's trying out for a softball team.  There are so many other girls at the tryout that Jessie doesn't think she has a chance.  She was so dedicated she even went to practice when she was sick. When she first wanted to play all she could think of was hitting a homerun or making a double play. Even hearing the crowd cheer excited her to play.   However, after practicing with her coach for just a few day's, and talking with her Grandfather it reminded her the real reason to play is for the fun of the game, and that when you play you need to have good sportsmanship while you play.  It's not about winning or being the best on the team it's about you and your friends having fun. The book is teaching children to play a game for fun not to just win. When children play games there always has to be a winner and a loser.  Parents hate to see their children lose,  but as parents that is our job.  We have to teach them to lose and try to be good about it.  Just as we have to teach them to be good winners.  So they don't rub it in when they win.  We want them happy.  Just as we wouldn't want them to pout if they lost.  This book is trying to teach children to be a good winner or a good loser at an early age.  It is  explaining good sportsmanship in a very simple way.  With similar experiences I had growing up as a child.

 The book "Jessie's Big Tryout" has bright colors, big pictures that cover the pages, and big wording.  The stories message could be reached by pre-k and up. 

About the Author

Mary Domes lives in Glenwood, NY with Tim her husband of 21 years,  and their three children, Jessica, Jacob, and John. Mary was owner of a thriving daycare business for 13 years.  Mary was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2000.   On the advice of her Dr.and with the support of family and friends she sadly closed the daycare.    Mary has written three childrens books and now hopes to finish publishing them. Her plans are to  go back to Villa Maria College for photography and art so she can illustrate her own childrens books.  A portion of the profits of all Mary's books sold will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

 "When telling a story I hope to teach valuable lessons in a loving family way similar to the experiences I had as a young child (the youngest daughter of 4 children) growing up in the small town of Colden, near Buffalo, NY".

I want to keep in touch with the little hearts and minds of the children by sharing my stories with them.