Inspiring Stories of Baseball Greats - (From Challenge to Champion) by Skyler Trepel (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Get your kid dreaming big--and reading more--with this inspiring baseball book full of heart, hustle, and heroics.

Does your little slugger dream of hitting a grand slam? Are they obsessed with learning all about their favorite baseball players? Inspiring Stories of Baseball Greats 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.

Whether 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.

Inside this inspiring collection, kids will discover:

• More than 100 years of baseball history: Read 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.
• Real-life lessons: Learn how great players and teams dealt with failure, tough beginnings, injuries, and doubts--and still rose to greatness.
• Even more baseball stars to know and love: Enjoy 12 short biographies of current MLB stars like Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and more.
• An easy-to-read book that's perfect for young readers: Action-packed chapters and engaging illustrations will keep even the most reluctant readers hooked.
• An ideal gift for baseball fans: Filled with fun trivia and inspiring moments, this book makes a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays--or just because.

Ready to keep growing your child's love of reading and sports? Check out the other titles in this series, including From Challenge to Champion: 12 Inspiring Sports Stories for New Readers, Inspiring Stories of Football Greats, and the forthcoming Inspiring Stories of Soccer Greats.

About the Author

Skyler 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 People magazine/People.com and Entertainment Weekly.

Lorenzo 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.