Home Base: A Mother-Daughter Story

By: Tate, Nikki

In this empowering picture book perfect for young feminists, a gutsy baseball-playing girl and her bricklaying mom celebrate when love and hard work triumph over nerves.

A young pitcher steps up to the plate.

A hardworking mom interviews for her biggest job yet.

Girls and women aren't always welcome in the worlds of baseball and bricklaying. But with practice, the right gear, and a whole lot of determination, this intrepid mom and daughter thrive under pressure. Readers get to see their parallel narratives unfold in tandem, coming together at the end for a sweet reward: ice cream

With fun, punchy writing and radiant illustrations, this touching story will be a hit for budding activists, kids who love sports, and the moms who cheer them on.

An American Library Association Notable Children's Book
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMZMW2WR
• ISBN13: 9798855134216
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
• Length: 30 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3