Children’s Books by writer Steve Maddison and Pen Name Travelli

Big Game -The Wave follows young Janie and her grandfather, Peepa, as they attend their first Iowa Hawkeye football game together. But for Janie, the most meaningful moment isn’t just the game — it’s participating in the special stadium tradition of waving to the children watching from the hospital windows next door. Through Peepa’s gentle stories and their shared experience, Janie learns that small acts of kindness, like waving or cleaning a window, can carry deep meaning and hope.

This story beautifully reminds adults and children alike that compassion, connection, and community can make even the smallest gestures powerful and unforgettable.