"That night, Lenny looks for more facts
in his Big Book of Baseball Facts.
Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron were great players.
They were all-stars. Hall of Famers! But they
struck out more often than they hit home runs.
They weren't great all the time.
I love that about baseball, thinks Lenny."
The first two games of the World Series have been played, with one game going to each of the teams vying for the coveted trophy. There is no doubt that those who love baseball will be glued to their TV sets over the next week or so; included will be young baseball fans who also love to read books about baseball. So, it seems appropriate to share Andrew Larsen's new book with you now.
It is a father-son story of working together to get better at baseball. Lenny has dreams of a future in the big leagues. His father encourages him at every turn. After coming home from playing catch at the baseball field, Lenny goes straight to his favorite book, The Big Book of Baseball Facts. He is sure that learning all he can about baseball will make him the player he wants to be. He shares facts from the book with his dad.
Finally, it's the first game of baseball season. Lenny is in his outfield position when a ball is hit right to him. He misses the catch. It's enough to make him wonder if he should be playing. Hid dad encourages him to take time to practice. Before bed, Lenny learns that both Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron had bad games. 'They weren't great all the time', according to his book.
Father and son are back to the ball field the following day. They practice and practice without success. Back they go the next day. After many throws, a catch is made! At the next game, practice pays off and Lenny makes a great catch. It's all he needs. Who knows what the future holds for him?
Milan Pavlovic captures the emotions and actions of the story on paper and digitally. He uses panels, full and single-page spreads to bring baseball to the fore, while also showing the loving support given by a caring parent.
Back to cheering for your favorite team, be they Astros or Braves!
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