About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the heavy weight of a public mistake or the anxiety of breaking an unspoken social rule. It is particularly helpful for kids who feel responsible for a group outcome or who are navigating the high-pressure environment of team dynamics. The story follows Chad, a batboy who accidentally breaks a major baseball superstition, leading to a wave of guilt and the feeling that he has let everyone down. While the setting is a baseball dugout, the core of the story explores how to handle embarrassment and how to move from self-blame toward proactive problem-solving. It is an ideal bridge for early readers (ages 6 to 9) who enjoy sports but also need reassurance that one mistake does not define their value to a team. Parents will appreciate how the book models using logic and research (via baseball cards) to overcome superstition and social anxiety.
