Yogi

By Barb Rosenstock, Terry Widener (Illustrator)

A baseball legend overcomes doubt and adversity to win hearts and championships.

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48 pages· 1,167 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Yogi Berra, a young dreamer from a humble neighborhood, faced ridicule and doubt on his journey to baseball stardom. Despite not fitting the mold, he persevered through pranks and harsh words, determined to prove his worth. As he rose to become a celebrated New York Yankee, Yogi's resilience and unique charm won over fans and critics alike. Discover how this American icon turned adversity into triumph, earning a World Series ring for each finger and leaving a legacy of unforgettable words and deeds. Will Yogi's spirit inspire the next generation of dreamers?

From the publisher

The life and famous words, such as “it ain’t over till it’s over,” of Major League Baseball player and New York Yankee Lawrence “Yogi” Berra are celebrated in this nonfiction picture book. Yogi Berra loved his family, his neighborhood, his friends, and, most of all, baseball. He was crazy for it, ever since he was a young kid playing with friends in an abandoned dump. But baseball didn’t love him back–at least not at first. Yogi was different. He didn’t have the right look. When he finally made it to the major leagues, Yogi faced pranks and harassment from players, sportswriters, and fans. Their words hurt, but they made Yogi determined to show all that he could do. Author Barb Rosenstock’s dynamic text and illustrator Terry Widener’s powerful artwork reveal the talents, loves, and inspirational words of this celebrated New York Yankee and American icon, who earned a World Series ring for each finger and made baseball love him back.

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