Kids' Corner

It’s Almost Time for Sports!

Yes, winter really will be over soon . . .  it’s nice to think ahead to being outdoors and both playing and watching  baseball and soccer, as well as learning about an athlete or two.    Here are some titles that you might enjoy:

One-Handed Catch   by Mary Jane Auch
Loosely based on true events, this is the story of the (local) author’s husband, who lost his left hand in a meat grinder at age 11, and goes on to win an important baseball game.
For grades 4 – 6

Young Pele:  Soccer’s First Star   by Lesa Cline-Ransome
An exciting account of the world famous athlete’s childhood in Brazil, and his rise from poverty.   For ages 4 – 8

Strongest Man in the World:  Louis Cyr  by Nicolas Debon
In the late 1800’s the Canadian weightlifter traveled the world, amazing everyone with his incredible strength.  For grades 3-6

We Are Girls Who Love to Run   by Brianna Grant
In both English and Spanish,  young girls explain the joy of running.       For K – grade 6

Two Hot Dogs With Everything    by Paul Haven
This story about 11 year old baseball fan Danny Gurkin is filled with humor, mystery, superstition, and a bit of magic.
For grades 4 – 7

Big Kicks  by Bob Kolar
The town soccer team needs help from Biggie Bear – who has never played the game before!     For preschool – grade 3

Baseball Hour   by Carol Nevius
Amazingly realistic and energetic illustrations show boys and girls at baseball practice.     For ages 4 – 8

Keeping Score  by Linda Sue Park
10 year old Maggie is a Brooklyn Dodgers fan in the 1950’s, and learns the complicated art of scoring a baseball game. 
For grades 4 – 6

Happy Reading!
Ellen Xydias
Children’s Librarian
March 2009