Jake Plays Ball: Biblical Values, Level 2

by Crystal Bowman, Karen Maizel (Illustrator)

Overview

Jake’s friend Jason comes over to play with Jake and wants to play baseball. After Jason hits the ball several times, Jake wants a turn to bat. Jake keeps striking out, so Jason gets frustrated and goes home. Jake is discouraged at his inability to play baseball. Mother assures Jake that with patience, practice, and God’s help, he will learn to hit the ball too. Grandma comes over for a visit and Jake asks her to play baseball with him. Grandma has the time, patience, and encouragement Jake needs to learn how to hit the ball.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310714552
Publisher:	Zonderkidz
Publication date:	06/10/2007
Series:	Zonderkidz I Can Read Book 2 Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.13(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Crystal Bowman loves writing books for kids. Her books come in all shapes and sizes and many of them have become best sellers. Whether her stories are written in playful rhythm and rhyme, or short sentences for beginning readers, she tries to make them so enjoyable that kids will want to read them over and over again. "But the most important part," she says, "is to teach children that God loves them and cares about them very much."

To recognize Karen Maizel on the street, first look down at her feet for Converse tennis shoes. Next, determine what she’s carrying; she alternates between her very first granddaughter, Sofia, and her portfolio. Finally, look for a dreamy expression around the eyes, as she envisions herself driving the Wienermobile across the country. Karen lives in Lakewood, Ohio, with her family.