Book Series · 2 Books

Hey L'il D! Books

In order from Out of Bounds to It's All in the Name.

The Hey L'il D! series is a set of 2 chapter books by Bob Lanier and Heather Goodyear, published in 2003. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 95 pages.

Out of Bounds

It's All in the Name

Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds

It's All in the Name

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Out of Bounds

Sale price

$399

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

Out of Bounds

By Bob Lanier, Heather Goodyear, Desire Grover (Illustrator)

A young basketball enthusiast faces a grumpy neighbor threatening to ruin their fun.

80 pages· 7,009 words· Est. 59 min read

Mass Market Paperback

Summary: L'il Dobber loves basketball, playing with friends every chance he gets. But their fun is threatened by Mr. Palmer, the grumpy neighbor who seems determined to spoil their games. Will L'il Dobber find a way to keep the peace and continue playing the sport he loves? Discover how this young athlete navigates friendship, challenges, and the pursuit of his passion in this engaging tale inspired by real-life NBA adventures.

The complete set

Hey L'il D! Series

2 books · Published 2003

Out of Bounds

Sale price

$399

Out of Bounds

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A young basketball enthusiast faces a grumpy neighbor threatening to ruin their fun.

It's All in the Name

Sale price

$499

It's All in the Name

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003

A nickname crisis turns into a schoolyard triumph.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Hey L'il D! series?

There are 2 books in the Hey L'il D! series. It began with Out of Bounds in 2003, and the newest book, It's All in the Name, was published in 2003.

What ages are the Hey L'il D! books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Hey L'il D! book is the longest?

It's All in the Name is the longest book in the series at 7,941 words (96 pages).

Which Hey L'il D! book is the shortest?

Out of Bounds is the shortest at 7,009 words (80 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Hey L'il D! to life.

Bob Lanier

Heather Goodyear

Desire Grover

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