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Inspiring Stories of Baseball Greats

12 Uplifting Tales for Kids

Part of From Challenge to Champion

Author Skyler Trepel

Illustrated by Lorenzo Fornaciari

Paperback

$13.99 US

Zeitgeist | Z Kids

6"W x 9"H | 8 oz | 48 per carton

On sale Dec 02, 2025 | 160 Pages | 9798217151271

Age 6-9 years

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Get your kid dreaming big—and reading more—with this inspiring baseball book full of heart, hustle, and heroics.

Does your little slugger dream of hitting a grand slam? Are they obsessed with learning all about their favorite baseball players? Inspiring Stories of Baseball Greats showcases baseball’s trailblazing players, iconic teams, and heartwarming stories, making it the perfect book for kids who can’t get enough of America’s favorite pastime.

Whether it’s learning how stars like Derek Jeter and Shohei Ohtani overcame early struggles, or how Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter with one hand, or how Jackie Robinson and the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers changed the world, each story shows that greatness isn’t just about talent—it’s about heart. These stories will motivate young sports fans to work hard, to believe in themselves, and to keep swinging for the fences no matter what.

Inside this inspiring collection, kids will discover:

More than 100 years of baseball history: Read about timeless heroes, modern stars, and historic teams, including Babe Ruth, the 1947 Brookly Dodgers, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Jim Abbott, Derek Jeter, José Bautista, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, Mookie Betts, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani.
Real-life lessons: Learn how great players and teams dealt with failure, tough beginnings, injuries, and doubts—and still rose to greatness.
Even more baseball stars to know and love: Enjoy 12 short biographies of current MLB stars like Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and more.
An easy-to-read book that’s perfect for young readers: Action-packed chapters and engaging illustrations will keep even the most reluctant readers hooked.
An ideal gift for baseball fans: Filled with fun trivia and inspiring moments, this book makes a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays—or just because.

Ready to keep growing your child’s love of reading and sports? Check out the other titles in this series, including From Challenge to Champion: 12 Inspiring Sports Stories for New Readers, Inspiring Stories of Football Greats, and the forthcoming Inspiring Stories of Soccer Greats.

Skyler Trepel is a multimedia sports and entertainment journalist and author from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Skyler has his bachelor of commerce with honors from the University of Manitoba, his film production diploma from the Toronto Film School, and his master of arts in specialized journalism from the University of Southern California.

Formerly a financial advisor, Skyler left that career to pursue his passion for sports and entertainment journalism and writing. He has written hundreds of articles for various publications and is currently a contributing writer for People magazine/People.com, focusing on sports and entertainment. When not writing, Skyler loves spending time with his family, watching and playing sports, cooking, going to concerts, traveling, reading, spending time with friends, playing video games, watching TV and movies, and hanging out with his cat, Simba. View titles by Skyler Trepel

Lorenzo Fornaciari is an illustrator, graphic designer, and teacher. He has loved drawing his whole life, and after attending Scuola Internazionale di Comics in Reggio Emilia, he began work as a freelance illustrator. He has lived in the UK and Italy while creating illustrations for children’s books. Lorenzo was a teacher of storyboarding and Photoshop at Scuola Internazionale die Comics in Italy and still likes to host workshops. He has worked on many exciting projects, from video games and animation to websites, comics, and board games. View titles by Lorenzo Fornaciari

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More than 100 years of baseball history: Read about timeless heroes, modern stars, and historic teams, including Babe Ruth, the 1947 Brookly Dodgers, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Jim Abbott, Derek Jeter, José Bautista, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, Mookie Betts, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani.
Real-life lessons: Learn how great players and teams dealt with failure, tough beginnings, injuries, and doubts—and still rose to greatness.
Even more baseball stars to know and love: Enjoy 12 short biographies of current MLB stars like Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and more.
An easy-to-read book that’s perfect for young readers: Action-packed chapters and engaging illustrations will keep even the most reluctant readers hooked.
An ideal gift for baseball fans: Filled with fun trivia and inspiring moments, this book makes a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays—or just because.

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• Armenia

• Aruba

• Australia

• Austria

• Azerbaijan

• Bahamas

• Bahrain

• Bangladesh

• Barbados

• Belarus

• Belgium

• Belize

• Benin

• Bermuda

• Bhutan

• Bolivia

• Bonaire, Saba

• Bosnia Herzeg.

• Botswana

• Bouvet Island

• Brazil

• Brit.Ind.Oc.Ter

• Brit.Virgin Is.

• Brunei

• Bulgaria

• Burkina Faso

• Burundi

• Cambodia

• Cameroon

• Canada

• Cape Verde

• Cayman Islands

• Centr.Afr.Rep.

• Chad

• Chile

• China

• Christmas Islnd

• Cocos Islands

• Colombia

• Comoro Is.

• Congo

• Cook Islands

• Costa Rica

• Croatia

• Cuba

• Curacao

• Cyprus

• Czech Republic

• Dem. Rep. Congo

• Denmark

• Djibouti

• Dominica

• Dominican Rep.

• Ecuador

• Egypt

• El Salvador

• Equatorial Gui.

• Eritrea

• Estonia

• Ethiopia

• Falkland Islnds

• Faroe Islands

• Fiji

• Finland

• France

• Fren.Polynesia

• French Guinea

• Gabon

• Gambia

• Georgia

• Germany

• Ghana

• Gibraltar

• Greece

• Greenland

• Grenada

• Guadeloupe

• Guam

• Guatemala

• Guernsey

• Guinea Republic

• Guinea-Bissau

• Guyana

• Haiti

• Heard/McDon.Isl

• Honduras

• Hong Kong

• Hungary

• Iceland

• India

• Indonesia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Ireland

• Isle of Man

• Israel

• Italy

• Ivory Coast

• Jamaica

• Japan

• Jersey

• Jordan

• Kazakhstan

• Kenya

• Kiribati

• Kuwait

• Kyrgyzstan

• Laos

• Latvia

• Lebanon

• Lesotho

• Liberia

• Libya

• Liechtenstein

• Lithuania

• Luxembourg

• Macau

• Macedonia

• Madagascar

• Malawi

• Malaysia

• Maldives

• Mali

• Malta

• Marshall island

• Martinique

• Mauritania

• Mauritius

• Mayotte

• Mexico

• Micronesia

• Minor Outl.Ins.

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