Author & Illustrator: Matt Tavares
Why Selected: Illustrated Non-Fiction
Literary Merit: I found this to be a better story to introduce younger readers to non-fiction. It's an easy read that tends to lean towards the positive more than the negative aspects of Hank Aaron's rise to the major leagues. Career statistics and other factual information give it a broader appeal. The pictures are excellent as well. Mentions of Jackie Robinson and other people from this era in baseball also might spark some inquiry.
Share: As a non-fiction example for younger readers.
Appeal: Grades 1-4
Awards: None
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