About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child, who excels in one area, is afraid to try a new activity for fear of not being good at it. This story follows Orp, a star baseball pitcher, as he reluctantly joins the seventh-grade basketball team. He feels awkward and unskilled at first, but soon discovers his pitching talents can be creatively applied to shooting hoops. This humorous and reassuring book explores themes of self-confidence, perseverance, and the surprising ways our skills can transfer. It's a perfect, lighthearted read for middle-grade children that normalizes the discomfort of being a beginner and celebrates creative problem-solving.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book does not contain sensitive topics. It is a straightforward, lighthearted school and sports story focused on friendship, effort, and self-discovery. The conflicts are low-stakes and resolved with humor and teamwork.
Ideal Reader
An 8- to 11-year-old who is heavily identified with a single skill or hobby (like sports, art, or music) and shows anxiety about trying new things for fear of being bad at them. It's also perfect for a kid who enjoys funny, relatable school stories with a sports backdrop.
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