Grade 1-3?Freddy is competitive, combative, and often ends up fighting when he plays touch football. An understanding principal sets realistic rules about fighting and helps Freddy and his friend Mark select even teams while Freddy's teammates help him use his anger to his advantage?by running fast. Newly independent readers will see themselves and their friends on this playground. The realistic watercolor and pen illustrations add visual breaks to the comparatively lengthy text. Football Friends will be particularly popular where football reins supreme.?
