The Checker Who Hated to Lose
Chip the little red checker had to win every game, and gloated with every piece he took — until the day he lost and sulked so hard the game stopped being fun for anyone. A gentle bedtime story about being a sore loser, and the quiet discovery that the joy was never in winning but in playing together. For every little one learning to lose with a smile.
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Chip the checker had to win every game. He gloated loud with every piece he took. But one wrong move, and Chip was jumped.
He lost, and could not bear the sting. Chip sulked and stormed off the board. The game stopped being fun for anyone.
Alone off the board, Chip watched them leave. The others played on, laughing win or lose. Chip saw the fun was in the playing.
So he returned, and cheered when he lost. He clapped for the cleverest jump of all. The pieces welcomed him gladly back to play.
Now Chip laughs hardest, win or lose.
