Book-A-Day 36

I have never been lucky enough to catch a baseball at a Major League game (although I have caught a T-shirt at an IU basketball game).  Well, Zachary's Ball by Matt Tavares tell the story about Zachary going to a Boston Red Sox game with his father.  At the game, his dad catches a ball.  This is a magical ball.  When Zachary's dad gives him the ball, Zachary is suddenly in the game pitching for the Red Sox.  He wins the game!  Just a quickly as he is in the game, he returns to his seat at the game.  From then on, Zachary dreams of playing for the Red Sox.  One day, however, Zachary cannot find the ball.  Days, weeks, and years go by.  Zachary never finds the ball.  One day, as an adult, he is walking by the ballpark.  What happens is pure magic again!  This book is a wonderful and magical story about a boy who loves baseball.  The realistic illustrations bring the story to life for readers.  #BookADay36