I love this story about pitcher Angel Cervantes' good luck charm, Jerry the Dinosaur.
It reminds me of Nicholas and his toy dinosaur from my picture book DAD AND THE DINOSAUR, illustrated by @dansantat.bsky.social.
It's a great read for Father's Day this weekend!
Good-luck rituals may improve performance because they increase a person’s sense of self-efficacy — or their confidence in their ability.