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panda_incognito's review
3.0
This picture book uses extremely simple text and colorful, cartoony illustrations to introduce kids to the concept of baseball. The premise isn't very realistic, since Lucy is just passing through the park with her family whens she gets involved with a game and receives a uniform, and I found some of the transitions within the story abrupt and confusing. Still, this book introduces basic baseball concepts and emotions related to game play. This is fine for families to read together, and is simple enough for kids who are just learning to read, but the Kids' Sports Stories series is more realistic while still reading at a similar level.
I received a temporary digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a temporary digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
snacks_stacks_and_piggybacks's review
3.0
This story follows Lucy as she learns all about the sport of baseball and overcomes her fears at the plate. As a big baseball fan, I thought this was a great introduction to the sport for some little ones who might be starting out. I did feel like the first four pages of the story felt out of place, but I did appreciate the story in rhyme (it’s always a bonus). It also included a few “fast facts” at the end about some baseball terms used throughout the book.
librarianryan's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
This is one of multiple books in the Lucy series. Lucy joins a baseball team and learns that it’s OK to be a little afraid to get hit by the ball. The book has a nice rhyming pattern that keeps moving the story forward, the cadence works, and all-around. This is just a fun reading. I do like that it’s showing a girl playing baseball and not just the boys.
mamasgettinlit's review
5.0
WOW! What a great educational book about baseball!
Lucy Tries Baseball is a great social story for young kids trying baseball for the very first time. We learned what practices will look look, the gear we need, tips for not being afraid, and the best thing-- that baseball is FUN!
After reading this book, I'm absolutely going to go look for her soccer version for my 4 year old who just started yesterday. These are such a great way to introduce kids to the sport they are interested in. James Hearne's illustrations beautifully show children that baseball is fun!
However, the thing that I love most about this book are the little value gems that the author teaches our kids. Its so important to teach in a way that our children can understand. Lisa Bowes nailed that!
-Inclusion
-Health
-Teamwork
-Spreading Kindness
-Encouragment
Great book that I can't wait to share with my own children!
Thank you Net Galley, Orca Book Publishers, Lisa Bowes, and James Hearne for the opportunity to read and review your book! I can't wait for more.
Lucy Tries Baseball is a great social story for young kids trying baseball for the very first time. We learned what practices will look look, the gear we need, tips for not being afraid, and the best thing-- that baseball is FUN!
After reading this book, I'm absolutely going to go look for her soccer version for my 4 year old who just started yesterday. These are such a great way to introduce kids to the sport they are interested in. James Hearne's illustrations beautifully show children that baseball is fun!
However, the thing that I love most about this book are the little value gems that the author teaches our kids. Its so important to teach in a way that our children can understand. Lisa Bowes nailed that!
-Inclusion
-Health
-Teamwork
-Spreading Kindness
-Encouragment
Great book that I can't wait to share with my own children!
Thank you Net Galley, Orca Book Publishers, Lisa Bowes, and James Hearne for the opportunity to read and review your book! I can't wait for more.