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Cover of Good Sports Diego Chase, Second Base―Childrens Book About Baseball, Friendship, and Good Sportsmanship, Grades K-3 Leve...

Good Sports Diego Chase, Second Base―Childrens Book About Baseball, Friendship, and Good Sportsmanship, Grades K-3 Leve...

by Katy Duffield

Book Details

Publisher:Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Published:2020-08-11
Pages:36
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1731638094

Reading Info

Age Range:5-8

About This Book

Diego plays baseball, but he sometimes has trouble focusing on the game. With a good teammate (and some luck!) he learns to keep his eye on the ball. In Diego Chase, Second Base, you'll be rooting for Diego as he learns about baseball and teamwork!

Our Review

This engaging sports story follows a young baseball player named Diego who struggles with maintaining focus during games, offering a gentle exploration of attention challenges through the familiar world of team sports. As Diego learns to keep his eye on the ball with help from supportive teammates, children discover valuable lessons about perseverance and athletic fundamentals. The baseball-themed narrative naturally incorporates concepts of sportsmanship and concentration while keeping the action accessible for early readers. Young sports enthusiasts will appreciate the authentic depiction of baseball practice and game scenarios that form the backbone of this character-driven story.

What sets this children's book apart is its compassionate approach to a common childhood experience—the difficulty of staying focused—while celebrating small victories and team support. The friendship element shines through as Diego's teammate provides encouragement rather than criticism, modeling positive peer relationships for young readers. This story particularly resonates with children who've felt overwhelmed in team sports settings or struggled with concentration challenges themselves. Through Diego's baseball journey, readers gain both an entertaining sports adventure and a reassuring message about growth through supportive friendships.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction