Too Tall

Too Tall

Lola wanted to play on a team. On Monday, she went to try out for the volleyball team. " Sorry! " the coach said. " You're up there, and the net is down here. You're just too tall! "

Lola was sad. " They didn't pick me, " she told her mother and father. " But I still want to play on a team. " Lola decided to try out for another team.

On Tuesday, Lola went to try out for the softball team. " Sorry! " said the coach. " No one can pitch the ball to you. You're just too tall! "

Lola hung her head. " They didn't pick me for the softball team. " she told her mother. " Try again, Lola, " said her mother. " You'll find a team that's right for you. "

On Wednesday, Lola went to try out for the track team. " It wouldn't be fair. " said the coach. " You'd win every race with those long legs! You're just too tall! "