In this empowering picture book perfect for young feminists, a gutsy baseball-playing girl and her bricklaying mom celebrate when love and hard work triumph over nerves.
A young pitcher steps up to the plate.
A hardworking mom interviews for her biggest job yet.
Girls and women aren't always welcome in the worlds of baseball and bricklaying. But with practice, the right gear, and a whole lot of determination, this intrepid mom and daughter thrive under pressure. Readers get to see their parallel narratives unfold in tandem, coming together at the end for a sweet reward: ice cream!
With fun, punchy writing and radiant illustrations, this touching story will be a hit for budding activists, kids who love sports, and the moms who cheer them on.
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book
| ISBN: | 9780823436637 |
| Publication date: | 24th March 2020 |
| Author: | Nikki Tate |
| Illustrator: | Katie Kath |
| Publisher: | Holiday House an imprint of Candlewick Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Sporting Stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Baseball and Softball PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing PSHE: Family Issues Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends |