Why Do I Have To Be So Tall?

Eight-year-old Tina is tall, too tall, she thinks. She's even taller than her older sister! If people didn't always comment on her height or her shoe size, maybe she wouldn't feel so awkward. Her parents try to encourage her by pointing out why being tall is a good thing, but Tina just wants to be like everybody else.

One day after school, a neighborhood friend invites Tina to join his kickball team. But what if she's a terrible player? What if her long legs and big feet get in the way? Does...