Ben & Emma's Big Hit

Written by Gavin Newsom and Ruby Shamir · Illustrated by Alexandra Thompson

A boy with dyslexia finds a new perspective on reading through his love for baseball.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 152 ratings

40 pages

$17.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Ben loves baseball but struggles with reading due to dyslexia. Letters and sounds jumble in his mind, making words elusive. Inspired by the game he adores, Ben discovers a fresh approach to reading, realizing that perseverance can conquer any challenge. This heartfelt tale, inspired by real-life experiences, shows that determination and creativity can lead to triumph over obstacles. Can Ben's newfound perspective help him unlock the world of words? Join him on this empowering journey of resilience and discovery, where the lines of a baseball field become the key to overcoming his greatest hurdle.

From the publisher

From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading. Ben loves baseball. He loves the lines of diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher’s mound. What Ben doesn’t like is reading. Ben has dyslexia, which means letters and sounds get jumbled up in his brain, and then the words don’t make sense. But when Ben starts looking at reading like he looks at baseball, he realizes that if he keeps trying, he can overcome any obstacle that comes his way. In this empowering story by California Governor Gavin Newsom, inspired by his own childhood diagnosis of dyslexia, readers will learn that kids with the determination to try (and try again) can do big things. *This book is set in a font specifically designed to be easier for people with dyslexia to read.

At a glance