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Asher and the Golden Rule: Playing with Heart, Faith, and Respect
Hardcover
Publisher: Asher James LLC
Published: Jul 10 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if one simple rule could change the way kids play, speak, and lead?
Meet Asher-a determined young athlete learning that winning isn't just about scoring goals... it's about character.
When a new school year begins at J. Jacobs Middle School, Asher feels nervous stepping onto the lacrosse field. Surrounded by talented players and led by a confident (and sometimes unkind) team captain, Rowen, Asher quickly realizes that fitting in won't be easy. Teasing, pressure, and tough competition begin to test his confidence and his heart.
But Asher remembers something powerful:
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Guided by faith, friendship, and perseverance, Asher chooses kindness-even when it's hard. Through practices, games, and real-life challenges, he learns that true strength comes from respect, courage, and doing what's right.
Will Asher's choice to lead with kindness be enough to change his team?
Asher and the Golden Rule: Playing with Heart, Faith, and Respect is an inspiring children's sports book that blends faith-based values, teamwork, and character-building lessons into a relatable and engaging story for young readers.
Perfect for ages 6-12, this uplifting story encourages kids to:
- Practice the Golden Rule (Luke 6:31) in everyday life
- Build confidence, resilience, and empathy
- Navigate friendship, bullying, and peer pressure
- Lead with kindness, integrity, and respect-on and off the field
Whether your child plays sports or simply wants to grow in character, this book delivers a powerful message they'll carry for life.
Keywords: children's sports book, faith-based children's book, Christian kids book, Golden Rule for kids, kindness and respect, teamwork and sportsmanship, lacrosse story for kids, bullying and friendship lessons, character education, middle grade sports story, Christian school themes, leadership for kids, confidence and courage, Bible-based values for children
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