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Johnny's Camp Play-All-Day - (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Johnny's Camp Play-All-Day - (Paperback)

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  • A joyful, rhythmic celebration of sports, summer camp, and the courage to be imperfect!Welcome to Camp Play-All-Day, where every day brings a new sport to master and adventures await around every corner!
  • 2-12 Years
  • 8.5" x 8.5" Paperback
  • 68 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure

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A joyful, rhythmic celebration of sports, summer camp, and the courage to be imperfect!

Welcome to Camp Play-All-Day, where every day brings a new sport to master and adventures await around every corner! Young Johnny arrives at camp with boundless energy and enthusiasm, ready to try absolutely everything. And boy, does he deliver!

Written in the delightful, bouncing rhythm that echoes Dr. Seuss's beloved style, this story follows Johnny through two action-packed weeks at the most amazing summer camp imaginable. Each day brings a different sport, from basketball and soccer to archery and polo, and Johnny tackles them all with joy, skill, and determination.

Readers will cheer as Johnny:

-Shoots basketball hoops and scores soccer goals

-Races on roller skates, ice skates, and skateboards

-Serves tennis aces and sprints down the track

-Skis down snowy mountains and rides polo ponies

-Masters everything from rugby to cricket to croquet

With vivid, playful descriptions and infectious rhymes, young readers experience the thrill of each sport alongside Johnny. The story captures the magic of summer camp, the friends, the challenges, the pure fun of trying new things.

But then comes swimming day, and Johnny's confidence crumbles. Despite his incredible athletic abilities, he can't swim, not even a single stroke. What happens when the best athlete at camp faces something he absolutely cannot do?

This heartwarming tale transforms from a celebration of talent into a powerful story about vulnerability, friendship, and growth. When Johnny admits his fear, he discovers that his campmates value his kindness and enthusiasm even more than his athletic prowess. With their support and the gentle encouragement of understanding counselors, Johnny learns that everyone, even superstars, has something that scares them.

Perfect for:

-Read-aloud at home, school, or library story time

-Young athletes learning multiple sports

-Children facing new challenges or fears

-Teaching resilience, perseverance, and self-compassion

-Summer camp preparation and excitement

-Building confidence in early readers

Themes include:

-Celebrating effort over perfection

-The importance of trying new things

-Friendship and peer support

-Overcoming fear with courage

-Finding joy in learning and growing

-Accepting that everyone has strengths and weaknesses

With its bouncing meter, creative rhymes, and ultimately reassuring message, Johnny at Camp Play-All-Day reminds young readers that being the best doesn't mean being perfect at everything, and that real courage means trying even when something feels hard.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .18 Inches (D)
Weight: .41 Pounds
Suggested Age: 2-12 Years
Number of Pages: 68
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Publisher: Docwritereview, LLC Aka Brooks Books, Inc.
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Street Date: November 14, 2025
TCIN: 1008301289
UPC: 9781965060292
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-8429
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.18 inches length x 8.5 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.41 pounds
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