Books About Home Runs

The Best Home Runs Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about home runs? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Home Runs

Home Run
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 6–9

Home Run

By Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator)

A boy from a dirt lot grows into the biggest legend baseball has known.

32 pages· 558 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 202 ratings
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Summary: George Herman Ruth Jr. started out playing ball on a dirt lot and grew up to become the Babe. In spare, poetic text and powerful oil paintings, this picture-book biography captures the slugger at the plate, while vintage-style baseball cards throughout track his career highlights and a time when baseball was America's game.
Home Run Heroes
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$379
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Home Run Heroes

Discover the legendary journeys of three baseball icons and their record-breaking feats.

48 pages· 3,231 words· Est. 36 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 12 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the thrilling world of baseball with stories of three legendary players. Follow Mark McGwire's home run legacy, Sammy Sosa's inspiring rise to fame, and Ken Griffey Jr.'s record-breaking career. This engaging reader, filled with captivating photos and fascinating facts, is perfect for young fans eager to explore the triumphs and challenges of these sports heroes. Will their stories inspire the next generation of baseball legends?
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