
Written & illustrated by Rachel Isadora
A baseball player discovers unexpected joy in a dance class.
Max, a dedicated baseball player, unexpectedly finds himself in his sister Lisa's dance class one Saturday morning. Initially out of his element, Max soon discovers the surprising benefits of ballet, realizing it might just be the perfect warm-up for his games. As he stretches and struggles, he uncovers a new passion that challenges his perceptions and enhances his athletic skills. Will Max embrace this unexpected twist in his routine, and how will it change his game on the field?
ALA Notable Children’s Book International Reading Association Classroom Choice A Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies Max is a crack baseball player. Saturday mornings he walks with his sister, Lisa, to her dancing school on his way to the park for his weekly game. One morning Max is early, and Lisa’s teacher invites him to join the class. Max stretches at the barre. He struggles for a split. And before he knows it, he’s having fun! Young ballplayers and ballet dancers will share Max’s delight when he discovers that dance class is a great way to warm up for a home run.
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