About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the heavy weight of an accidental mistake or is resistant to inclusive changes in their social circle. This story follows Eddie, a young baseball player who resents the arrival of girls in his league. When one of his pitches accidentally injures a female player, his internal world is rocked by guilt and the fear of repeating the error. It is a powerful tool for discussing how our prejudices can cloud our judgment and how genuine empathy can lead to personal growth. Appropriate for elementary readers, this Matt Christopher classic uses the familiar setting of youth sports to explore complex feelings of shame and the courage required to offer a sincere apology. Parents will appreciate how it models the process of moving past a mistake, showing that while we cannot change the past, we can change our attitudes and behaviors moving forward. It turns a sports mishap into a meaningful lesson on fairness and resilience.
