{"product_id":"inspiring-stories-of-baseball-greats-12-uplifting-tales-for-kids-9798217151271","title":"Inspiring Stories of Baseball Greats: 12 Uplifting Tales for Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet your kid dreaming big--and reading more--with this inspiring baseball book full of heart, hustle, and heroics.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDoes your little slugger dream of hitting a grand slam? Are they obsessed with learning all about their favorite baseball players? \u003ci\u003eInspiring Stories of Baseball Greats\u003c\/i\u003e showcases baseball's trailblazing players, iconic teams, and heartwarming stories, making it the perfect book for kids who can't get enough of America's favorite pastime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether it's learning how stars like Derek Jeter and Shohei Ohtani overcame early struggles, or how Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter with one hand, or how Jackie Robinson and the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers changed the world, each story shows that greatness isn't just about talent--it's about heart. These stories will motivate young sports fans to work hard, to believe in themselves, and to keep swinging for the fences no matter what. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside this inspiring collection, kids will discover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 100 years of baseball history: \u003c\/b\u003eRead about timeless heroes, modern stars, and historic teams, including Babe Ruth, the 1947 Brookly Dodgers, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Jim Abbott, Derek Jeter, José Bautista, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, Mookie Betts, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal-life lessons: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how great players and teams dealt with failure, tough beginnings, injuries, and doubts--and still rose to greatness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEven more baseball stars to know and love: \u003c\/b\u003eEnjoy 12 short biographies of current MLB stars like Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-read book that's perfect for young readers: \u003c\/b\u003e Action-packed chapters and engaging illustrations will keep even the most reluctant readers hooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn ideal gift for baseball fans: \u003c\/b\u003e Filled with fun trivia and inspiring moments, this book makes a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays--or just because.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady to keep growing your child's love of reading and sports? Check out the other titles in this series, including \u003ci\u003eFrom Challenge to Champion: 12 Inspiring Sports Stories for New Readers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInspiring Stories of Football Greats\u003c\/i\u003e, and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eInspiring Stories of Soccer Greats\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkyler Trepel is a multimedia sports and entertainment journalist and author from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Skyler has his bachelor of commerce with honors from the University of Manitoba, his film production diploma from the Toronto Film School, and his master of arts in specialized journalism from the University of Southern California. He has written hundreds of articles for various publications and is currently a contributing writer for \u003ci\u003ePeople \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\/People.com and \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLorenzo Fornaciari is an illustrator, graphic designer, and teacher. He has loved drawing his whole life, and after attending Scuola Internazionale di Comics in Reggio Emilia, Italy, he began work as a freelance illustrator. He has lived in the UK and Italy while creating illustrations for children's books, and was a teacher of storyboarding and Photoshop at Scuola Internazionale di Comics. He has worked on many exciting projects, from video games and animation to websites, comics, and board games.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Z Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779403776274,"sku":"9798217151271","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a1fd12f0-d6f5-452d-9080-9d3cdf28b28b.jpg?v=1765369114","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/inspiring-stories-of-baseball-greats-12-uplifting-tales-for-kids-9798217151271","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}