Decoy Saves Opening Day
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Decoy Saves Opening Day

Written by Shohei Ohtani and Michael Blank · Illustrated by Fanny Liem

32 pages· 740 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~440L· AR 3 · 0.5 AR pts
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From the publisher

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy's first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season.Decoy can't wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he's ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It's going to be the best day ever, but -- oh, no! -- Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it's too late?Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations. Shohei and Decoy hope to use the publication of DECOY SAVES OPENING DAY to support the work these amazing nonprofits do helping dogs find their forever homes. While their fictional counterparts are saving opening day, Shohei and Decoy are working to help real-life animals in need.Step up to the plate with LA Dodger, all-star, and MLB MVP Shohei Ohtani in his adorable debut story about his even more adorable pup, Decoy.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
740
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~440L
AR book level
3
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
558904
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~L
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
February 3, 2026
Edition
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063460775

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