A Grand Slam Birthday

By Chrysa Smith

Step into an adventure where a lifeless, children's birthday party is transformed into something quite extraordinary.
Between birthday gifts and birthday dances, there's a chance anyone can take---trying something brand new.

When Dory Oslo (of The Upside-Down Gardener) gets herself ready for her cousin Izzy's birthday party, she's none-too-happy. A dress? Dancing? It's just not her kind of fun. Now baseball? It's Dory's favorite thing to do, even if she does live in the city.

So, when the kids are lined up against the wall like toy soldiers, Dory puts her spunky spirit into action to shake things up. When she suggests Izzy open her gifts, Dory has a plan. Her gift is last, and it's maybe the most fun of all---something that seals this adventure in place. In her magical way, she encourages her cousin to hit that pinata hard enough to open it and see what kind of treasures await inside. Balls, toy figures, candies and a ring pop. And before you know it, Dory turns the party into a hilarious baseball game, where paper birthday plates become bases, a serving spoon becomes a bat, a ring pop turns into a microphone.

Dory invites everyone to try their hand at baseball, even if they've never played before. A pitcher, hitter, fielders and announcer all take their places, ready to spring into action. Balls are hit, players slide and in the end, the birthday girl's first attempt at baseball wins her the big grand-slam! With everyone in a partying mood, the birthday celebration continues--this time with a few dance steps too!

In the end, A Grand Slam Birthday is all about inclusion and trying something new. Something different. And maybe finding out that you have more talent than you thought.

Playful surprises blend with that of a simple game that becomes anything but.

Be prepared for smiles, giggles and requests to keep reading. Both boys and girls, athletes and dancers will appreciate this book with a positive message.

Why readers love A Grand Slam Birthday: A world where imagination gently reshapes everyday momentsA powerful message about using imagination, trying new things and inclusionFunny illustrations that will have kids lingering long after the page is turnedA great follow-up to The Upside-Down Gardener (award-winner), where Dory longs to play baseball, but never actually makes it onto a field

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09YND4H9M
• ISBN13: 9798806857775
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"