About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling left out of a big kid activity or struggling to find their place in a structured team environment. This gentle story follows Biscuit the puppy as he tries to join a baseball game, eventually finding his own unique way to help the team succeed. It beautifully addresses themes of belonging and finding joy in participation even when you do not follow the rules perfectly. Appropriate for preschoolers and early readers, this book serves as a perfect introduction to sportsmanship and creative problem solving. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's desire to play while modeling a positive, inclusive response from the older children. It is an ideal choice for building confidence before a first practice or a trip to the park.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and grounded in a hopeful, inclusive neighborhood setting.
Ideal Reader
A 3 or 4 year old who often trails behind older siblings or neighborhood kids, wanting to do exactly what they are doing but lacking the physical coordination or understanding of the rules to keep up.
