by Deborah Dera
Baseball season is here! Little league,
minors, MLB – you name it, people are enthused. And even better?
Baseball season is a fantastic opportunity to fuel the reading fire
by giving your kids a chance to read about the sport they love. It’s
easy to sneak a little reading time in when the subject is something
your kids are fascinated by. Toss them on an eReader and your kids
will be busy between activities all summer long.
Pete the Cat: Play Ball!!: My First
I Can Read
Your youngest readers (preschool
through second grade) will appreciate the ongoing adventures of Pete
the Cat as he learns to play baseball. Written by James Dean, this
book depicts what it’s like to learn from a not-so-perfect game; an
excellent way to talk about sportsmanship and having a good attitude.
The images are simple and the text is large, making it easy for new
readers to follow. $4.99
on Amazon.
The Everything Kids Baseball Book
The Everything Kids Baseball Book peels
away the layers of the game and answers just about any question a kid
might have about baseball, history, and how the game is played. The
book covers professional baseball, college baseball, players, teams,
ballparks, the different leagues, and even fantasy baseball. This
book is excellent for kids ages 7-12. $7.49
on Amazon; free for KindleUnlimited subscribers.
Who Was Babe Ruth?
Written by Joan Holub, Who was Babe
Ruth?, tells the story of one of the most well-known baseball
players of all time. The black and white illustrations add a special
quality to the story of a guy with a big heart and a huge talent for
the game. This book is best for children ages 7-12. $4.34
on Amazon.
The Boy Who Saved Baseball
This book is geared towards the more
mature reader in the 8-12 year old group. Tom Gallagher has to find a
way to get Dande Del Gato to help coach his baseball team – and
teach them how to hit - but Del Gato hasn’t spoken to anyone in
years and a lot rides on the outcome of the game. If Tom’s team
wins, Doc Altenheimer won’t sell his real estate, which just so
happens to include the town baseball field. $7.59
on Amazon.
Hopefully these books will inspire your
kids to not only have fun playing ball, but to enjoy some down-time
with a good book as well.
Do you have any favorite baseball books
for kids? Leave a comment and let us know!
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