Lucy Tries Baseball - (Lucy Tries Sports) by Lisa Bowes (Paperback)

About the Book

In this picture book Lucy and her friends learn the basics of baseball, including catching, hitting and fielding, then try their new skills in a real game.

Book Synopsis

Lucy is playing catch with her family at the park when she is invited to join her friends' baseball team.

Their friendly coach teaches them the basics of offense and defense as they practice catching, hitting and fielding. Then they use these skills in a real game, where Lucy must overcome her fear of getting hit by the ball. With encouragement from Coach Al, Lucy steps up to the plate and gives her best swing. Playing a big part in the game's exciting finish, Lucy realizes what makes baseball such a fun sport to play with family and friends.

Lucy Tries Baseball is the sixth title in the Lucy Tries Sports series, following books about basketball, hockey, soccer, short track and luge. The series encourages children to get active and participate in sports and recreation.

Available in French as Lucy joue au baseball, and in Spanish as Lucy juega al béisbol.

Review Quotes

"Appealing cartoon illustrations and simple text offer a fast-moving overview of the game...Emphasizing inclusion and playing for fun, this title will be a hit with preschool and primary grade readers."

-- "School Library Journal (SLJ)"

"A cute story about a little girl playing on a baseball team for the first time and overcoming some of those worries...Kids will enjoy this book!"

-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"

"Young readers from all over the world can identify with Lucy and her teammates...In this quick story, Bowes and Hearne teach readers the basics and the love of the game of baseball. Highly Recommended."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"A helpful baseball primer that's sure to be a big hit."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Lisa Bowes is a sports journalist and media consultant who was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Writing in an Information Program or Series. She is a physical education graduate who is passionate about encouraging children and families to be active. Lisa lives in Calgary.

James Hearne is an internationally recognized illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Calgary.