Introduction:
Getting children hooked on reading can be a homerun with the right books. As America’s favorite pastime, baseball has always been a popular subject to enthrall young readers. From beginners testing out their swing to avid fans eager for behind-the-scenes stories, we’ve rounded up 22 winning baseball books for kids of all ages. Encourage your little ones to step up to the plate and dive into these engaging stories.
1. “Goodnight Baseball” by Michael Dahl
2. “The Berenstain Bears: We Love Baseball!” by Mike Berenstain
3. “The Littlest Leaguer” by Syd Hoff
4. “Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit” by Chris Van Dusen
5. “Baseball Saved Us” by Ken Mochizuki
6. “Pete the Cat: Play Ball!” by James Dean
7. “The Everything Kids’ Baseball Book” by Greg Jacobs
8. “Zachary’s Ball” by Matt Tavares
9. “There’s No Crying In Baseball” by Kelly Easton Rubin
10. “Mickey Mantle: The Commerce Comet” by Jonah Winter
11. “Hi! Fly Guy Presents: Bats at the Ballgame” by Tedd Arnold
12. “Out of Left Field” by Ellen Klages
13. “Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip” by Jordan Sonnenblick
14. “Heat” by Mike Lupica
15. “Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!” by Frank Murphy
16. “Jackie & Me (A Baseball Card Adventure)” by Dan Gutman
17. “Soar” by Joan Bauer
18. “Pitching for Success: My Journey to Major League Baseball” by Jennie Finch with Ann Killion
19. “Summerland” by Michael Chabon
20. “Calico Joe” by John Grisham
21. “The Art of Fielding” by Chad Harbach
22. “My First Book of Baseball: A Rookie Book” by Sports Illustrated Kids
Conclusion:
From picture books to in-depth novels, this list of 22 winning baseball books offers a wide range of engaging stories for kids to enjoy. Celebrate your child’s love for baseball and reading with these home run selections that will entertain and educate them about the exciting world of the sport. Whether your child dreams of making it to the major leagues, or simply loves to learn about different aspects of baseball, these books are sure to hit a grand slam with young readers!
