Baseball Crazy: Ten Short Stories that Cover All the Bases

Baseball Crazy is an anthology of ten engaging short stories, perfect for young readers aged 4-11, that explore various facets of the game of baseball. Featuring contributions from notable children's authors like Jerry Spinelli, the collection delves into themes of excitement, fear, friendship, and perseverance. Stories are presented in diverse formats, including poems and a play, making it accessible and appealing to both avid sports fans and those who might be a bit more hesitant about the game. It's an excellent choice for shared reading or for independent readers looking for quick, relatable tales.

How magical is the experience of attending your very first baseball game and hearing the crack of the bat resound throughout the stadium? What’s more terrifying than being out in left field praying the ball doesn’t come your way? Who better are the friends you make while playing out on that diamond?Here are ten new fictional stories that celebrate all aspects of the game of baseball. And what a starting lineup! From John H. Ritter, author of The Boy Who Saved Baseball, to Newbery Award–winning Jerry Spinelli, this is a gathering of ten great authors for children, some of whom are specifically known for their writing about baseball. Featuring a story told in poems and another in a play format, Baseball Crazy is a truly diverse collection that will appeal to fanatics of the sport as well as those sitting hesitantly out on the bench. Batter up!