Bøker av Sue Nichols

A children's book that celebrates baseball and growing up Baseball is an American family tradition for both people and pigeons alike! For Smidgen and his family, living in a famous stadium sounds like fun. But, when you're Smidgen, it also comes with its challenges, like passing a night flying test and learning to be friends with a rival team. Growing up just seems tough! Can Smidgen's love for baseball guide him through his growing pains and help him earn his stripes? In Sue Nichols' Smidgen, the Baseball-Loving Pigeon: Growing Up at a Stadium in the Bronx!, young readers meet the adorable Smidgen and learn about the love of baseball as well as many important lessons, including:Facing and overcoming your fears,Supporting your friends, andThe importance of teamwork.Combining whimsical rhymes and rich illustrations, Smidgen, the Baseball-Loving Pigeon invites children on an exciting adventure of sport and self-discovery. Growing up has never been this fun!

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