This book tells the story of a child's first Little League game and their struggle with self-esteem. After they strike out, they feel useless on the team, but they redeem themselves by catching a pop fly in the final inning. The art is basic and colorful. The main team has bright orange ­jerseys, and their rivals wear blue hats. Both boys and girls play on the team. The main character is never named or gendered but is masculine-coded with short hair. ­Sentences are short and written in the present tense. Short sentences are often coupled on the page, laid out like a rhyming book, but this one doesn't rhyme. It ends with a cliche message about teamwork, though the story is ultimately about individual perseverance. VERDICT Despite the capricious teamwork moral, a realistic baseball story is a welcome addition to any collection.-- "School Library Journal"

Publisher: Capstone Editions

Pub date: 2025-08-01

Length: 32 pages