The Boys
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

The Boys

Written and illustrated by Jeff Newman

A shy boy finds courage to join a baseball game with help from wise park elders.

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40 pages· ~520L
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In a vibrant park, a shy boy watches from the sidelines, yearning to join the baseball game. Encouraged by a group of wise old timers, he steps out of his comfort zone. As he discovers the joy of playing, the elders realize they still have much to offer. Will the boy find his place on the field, and what lessons will the elders learn from him? This wordless tale beautifully captures the timeless bond between generations and the courage to embrace life's adventures.

From the publisher

A shy boy, seeking the courage to play baseball with the other children in a park, is coaxed out of his shell by some “old timers” sitting nearby who, in turn, discover they are still in the game.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
N
Publication
Published
February 23, 2010
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416950127
LCCN
2007047985
OCLC
191023754

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