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The Girl Who Changed Little League: The True Story of Maria Pepe and Her Battle to Play Ball
by Maria Pepe
Discover the true story of Maria Pepe, an eleven-year-old girl who changed the course of Little League history. Maria Pepe loved baseball. When Little League formed in her hometown in 1972, she was eager to prove herself as a competitor. There was only one problem: Little League was not open to girl players. This didn't stop Maria. She took her glove and joined her friends, Nicky and Louie, at tryouts. She could hit, pitch, and catch as good as any of the boys--better than many, even, and it was no surprise that Maria made the team. Little did she know, she would make history when the Little League officials refused to let her play because she was a girl. Highlighting resilience and bravery in the face of opposition, this powerful story details the true events that led to girls being able to play Little League--all told from Maria's first-person perspective as a young athlete.
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Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest
by Jean Reidy
Bob, a bear who constantly brags about how big and strong he is, learns to connect with the other animals after feeling left out when Bill, a curious badger who lets everyone speak, arrives in the forest.
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| Here Come the Aunties! by Cynthia Leitich Smith; illustrated by AphelandraKinship extends beyond biology in this celebration of community. Readers follow a year in the life of River, a Muscogee child, and meet all the "aunties" who care for him through affection, shared skills, and everyday support. Richly colored mixed-media illustrations add to the story's warm, lived-in feel.
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| The Dream by Gideon Sterer; illustrated by Nik HendersonDismayed by environmental damage, a young girl encounters a wolf and experiences a fantastical vision of how animals and humans might find solidarity. Intricately textured illustrations of surreal, oversized animals amplify the dreamlike nature of this wordless tale. For fans of: Shaun Tan and Guojing. |
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Mermaids Are the Worst!
by Alex Willan
Gilbert the Goblin's beachside vacation gets ruined by mermaids and their games in the side-splitting latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends. Who doesn't love a good vacation? Soaking up some sun, floating on the waves and...arm wrestling an octopus? When mermaids show up in the middle of Gilbert's goblin getaway, their fin-flapping festivities quickly turn rest and relaxation into stress and aggravation. This is clearly proof that mermaids are the worst! Can Gilbert find his beachside bliss or will he be caught in the undertow of these seaside shenanigans?
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Graphic Novels for Beginning Readers
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| Duckie & Snaps: We Cannot Be Friends by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Tim MillerMeet Snaps (an alligator) and Duckie (a duckling), two curious youngsters in a world that says they should be enemies. With repetitive text and crisp, minimalist artwork, this series opener will build confidence in kids ready to jump from easy readers to comics. Next in the series: We Cannot Be Brave, due out in August 2026.
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Friendbots: Blink and Block Build a Fort
by Vicky Fang
When Blink and Block find a pile of boxes on the playground, they both have the same great idea--build a fort! But when competition gets in the way, will the two friends find a middle ground?--
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Owl and Penguin
by Vikram Madan
Despite their differences, two unlikely friends flock together like birds of a feather.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Michigan City Public Library
100 E. 4th Street
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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