Emma O'Brien is the fastest kid at Riverside Rec - but when her big shot sails wide in front of everyone, she wants to disappear.
Emma loves soccer. She loves running, chasing the ball, and feeling like herself on the field. But during the biggest game of the season, one missed kick makes her feel like she has let everyone down.
With help from Coach Rosa and her teammates, Emma learns that making a mistake does not make her small. A big heart is not about never missing - it is about getting back up, trying again, and believing in yourself even when things feel hard.
Emma's Big Kick is Book 5 in the Big Heart, Big Game series - heartwarming sports stories that help kids build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and emotional strength.
Perfect for young readers ages 5-8, this motivational soccer story is great for bedtime, classrooms, sports families, coaches, and parents who want to teach kids that mistakes do not define them.
Big heart first. Big game follows.