Comelibritos' Corner: Books for Little Baseball Fans!

Books for Little Baseball Fans

If your family is anything like mine then it's watching a lot of baseball these days in anticipation of the World Series!

From mi Bisabuela (a Dodgers fan) to my little one (whose word for baseball is Do-dus), Baseball has been a family affair for as long as I can remember.

This year is no different and it's baseball baseball baseball all the time up in here!

Go Dodgers!

In honor of the season, here's a peek at our hearty collection of Books for Little Baseball Fans. Plus I've thrown in a few bonus books for the young at heart.

Enjoy the list below, grab a book or two for your favorite kiddos, and don't forget to share this list with all the baseball lovers in your life!

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BOARD BOOKS

 For the tiniest of baseball fans, these sturdy books introduce the basics. 

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PICTURE BOOKS

Daddy Adventure Day
by Dave Keane; illustrated by Sue Ramá
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A book about a surly (before coffee) bearded dad taking his kiddo to the ballpark? Instant classic at our house!

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The Boy of Steel: A Baseball Dream Come True
by Ray Negron; illustrated by Laura Seeley

This Bronx girl couldn't forget the Yankees! This touching story about a sick boy living out a dream at Yankee Stadium teaches us all about real courage.

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PICTURE BOOK BIOGRAPHIES

 I'm passionate about collecting books that amplify voices from underrepresented communities. In the list below you'll find books that celebrate baseball giants Roberto Clemente and Jackie Robinson, as well as unsung greats like Josh Gibson, Toni Stone, and Marcenia Lyle.  

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CHAPTER BOOK SERIES

Dive into these chapter mysteries and learn about each baseball stadium while you're at it!

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Ballpark Mysteries 1-4: The Dugout Boxed Set
​Ballpark Mysteries #1: The Fenway Foul-Up 
Ballpark Mysteries #2: The Pinstripe Ghost 
Ballpark Mysteries #3: The L.A. Dodger 
Ballpark Mysteries #4: The Astro Outlaw

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BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART

The comelibritos can't have all the fun!

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Puerto Rico en Las Grandes Ligas 
4ta Edición
by Jossie Alvarado (my uncle!)
DM him on IG to order your copy!

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October 2020

October 2019

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Before You Go...

Chime in:

• What's your favorite Baseball book? Let me know in the comments below.

Read:

• Comelibritos' Corner: Picture Books for Fall, Halloween & Día de los Muertos
• Comelibritos' Corner: Puerto Rico
• Comelibritos' Corner: Picture Books for this Political Climate

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