Building a Team
A Baseball Buddies Story
From the Series Baseball Buddies
When Luis joins his new baseball team, the Manatees, things seem pretty hopeless at first.
Some of his new teammates—including “loud and obnoxious” home-run slugger Jimmie—are mean to him or to each other. His new coach doesn’t tell the players everything to do like his old coach did. And some of the Manatees seem more interested in goofing off than in sportsmanship or working hard.
Then Luis is surprisingly named captain of his new team, and he finds himself with a whole new set of problems. How will he get this odd-ball group of teammates to work together?
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| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Red Chair Press |
| Imprint | Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 152 |
| Publication Date | 2024-04-02 |
Author: Aaron Derr
Aaron Derr is a writer based just outside of Dallas, Texas. He has more than 15 years of experience writing and editing magazines and books for kids of all ages.
Illustrator: Gary LaCoste
Gary Lacoste has designed games for clients including Hasbro, Nickelodeon, and LEGO. He has also illustrated more than 25 books and is a regular contributor to kids’ magazines including Highlights, TIME for Kids, and Clubhouse Jr. He lives in western Massachusetts.
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Building a Team
When Luis joins his new baseball team, the Manatees, things seem pretty hopeless at first. Some of his new teammates—including “loud and obnoxious” home-run slugger Jimmie—are mean to him or to each other. His new coach doesn’t tell the players… View available downloads →
Baseball Buddies
Meet the Baseball Buddies, a diverse group of young boys and girls who come together to form a baseball team. Each team member has their unique strengths and personalities. With the help of their enthusiastic coach, Coach Joe, they embark on an exciting journey to View available downloads →
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“[A] smooth, well-paced narrative that models good communication and perseverance. . . . A wonderful narrative for readers who love baseball that also offers valuable lessons to those who don’t.”—Kirkus Reviews