A Glove of Their Own

by Lisa Funari-Willever, Debbie Moldovan

This story is for the kids who toss the bat to choose captains and pick teams, playing in a neighborhood field or an empty lot. You'll find no coaches, no concession stands, and sometimes just an old bat and ball. But once the first pitch is thrown, you'll find the real heart and soul of America. You'll find baseball in its purest form. And if you look a little closer, you'll find something more. Millions of children, here and abroad, do not experience the joy of playing sports with friends for lack of equipment and this book not only shines a spotlight on the situation, but a portion of all proceeds is donated to three non-profit organizations, Pitch In For Baseball, Sports Gift, and Good Sports, that provide sports equipment to kids who would otherwise go without. Endorsed by professional baseball players, Jack Hannahan, Robb Quinlan, Sean Casey, and future hall-of-famer, Craig Biggio, and teamed up with Louisville Slugger, Rawlings, and Modell's Sporting Goods, this title will help ensure that all kids have a glove of their own.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 21, 2008

Reviews

[Guy Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that helps gives back. Wonderful for children of all ages. As a kid who often had to borrow gloves and share with other neighborhood kids to play, This book its a soft part of me.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is more than a book it reminded me of my personal experience growing up as a little league baseball player. As I came from humble beginnings I started playing baseball without a glove and Today my Company is supporting Bob Saloman Co Creator and Visionary Youth Coach and Thought Leader of " A Glove of their Own".

I highly recommend this book for people of all ages.....

[Donald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute illustrated book about a pick up baseball game and one kind man's generosity! If you have ever played the game with sticks as bases and have had to share gloves, this book is for you! And they donate 10 cents from every purchase to some super cool sports charities, so you can help, like the man in the story!