Good for read-aloud and discussion about personal heroes and what it would be like to meet them.

This is a story of a little boy who gets a lesson on teamwork from his baseball hero, Hank Aaron. On his own baseball team, he struggles with doing what is best for the team instead of attempting to reach his personal dream of hitting a home run, which he has failed at often while sacrificing a win for the team. After meeting with Hank Aaron, he finally realizes that baseball is a team sport and must be played as one. Reaching personal goals will come with time.

This is a great book to share with kids whether interested in sports or not. It teaches about good sportsmanship which can be carried into any activities involving groups. With a focus on group work and collaboration being implemented in today's curriculum, this teaches them to put the interest of the whole above their own, an important lesson for all to learn. ( )