About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is showing an early interest in sports and you want to harness that excitement to reinforce essential numeracy skills. It is an ideal bridge for the active learner who might find traditional counting books static, instead using the dynamic energy of a baseball game to make math feel like an adventure. The book moves through a full game day, from one bat to twenty fans in the stands, capturing the sights and sounds of the ballpark. Parents will appreciate how it builds confidence in number recognition and counting while fostering a sense of pride in mastering both the rules of the game and the sequence of numbers. It is a perfect selection for preschoolers and early elementary students who are transitioning into 'big kid' interests like team sports and structured play.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a secular, straightforward educational text focused on sports and mathematics.
Ideal Reader
A 4 to 6 year old who is a kinesthetic learner. This child likely prefers playing outside to sitting still and will engage more deeply with academic concepts when they are framed within their favorite high-energy hobby.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. It is helpful to be prepared to point out specific objects in the more crowded illustrations toward the end (numbers 15 through 20) to help the child track their counting. A parent might choose this after noticing their child is struggling with number retention but can perfectly recall complex sports stats or player names. It is for the child who says, 'I don't want to do math, I want to play.'
