Alta Weiss has loved the game of baseball ever since she was a little girl. In the early 1900s, people thought baseball was only a game for boys, but Alta has a pitching arm that could rival anyone on the field.
Determined to play the sport she loves, Alta refuses to let anyone tell her what she can or cannot do. She practices hard, perfects her pitch, and proves that she belongs on the pitcher's mound just as much as anyone else.
This incredible true story follows Alta as she breaks the rules and changes the game forever. It is an inspiring look at an early sports pioneer who showed the world that with enough talent and dedication, anyone can step up to the plate and hit a home run.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Willie Mays plays baseball with a style and grace that leaves fans completely breathless. Many consider the Say Hey Kid to be the absolute greatest player to ever step onto the field. You will follow Willies incredible journey from playing ball as a young boy in Alabama to dazzling crowds in the Negro Leagues and eventually starring for the Giants in the major leagues. Whether he is crushing one of his six hundred and sixty home runs or making impossible, over-the-shoulder catches in center field, Willie brings pure joy and electricity to the sport. Packed with fascinating facts and legendary moments, this story brings the magic of his career right to the page. You will discover exactly why his unbelievable talent and infectious spirit make him a true baseball icon.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
41 Pages
Step back in time to 1932, right in the middle of the Great Depression. When a resourceful young boy discovers that his father has lost his job, he knows he has to help his family survive. Teaming up with his best friend Jacob, he takes to the bustling city streets to work as a "newsie," selling newspapers for pennies. But selling papers is tough work until they get a little help from an unexpected hero: the legendary baseball player, Babe Ruth! With the Babe's larger-than-life presence drawing crowds, the boys' business begins to boom, leading to an unforgettable chance to see a real Yankees game. This beautifully illustrated picture book blends history, family devotion, and the magic of baseball into a heartwarming story about hope and hard work during difficult times.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Rigo is tired of hand-me-downs. By the time his brothers are finished with their clothes, buttons are missing, knees are torn, and nothing feels like it truly belongs to him. Then, for his birthday, Rigo receives something wonderful: a pair of brand-new loafers, shiny and stylish and his alone.
But new things can bring new worries. After teasing makes Rigo hide the shoes away, he keeps them safe for so long that he begins to lose his chance to enjoy them. With help from family, he starts to see that the story behind an object can matter as much as whether it is new.
If the Shoe Fits is a warm, gentle picture book about siblings, pride, family memories, and learning what makes something valuable.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
