Briana @ Pages Unbound
Written on Jul 14, 2015
Each story is written in a conversational tone and illustrated with quirky cartoons: Peyton Manning trying to hide the VHS of his infamous tango, Babe Didrikson Zaharias relaxing in a river full of alligators, a mouse telling Babe Ruth that he likes his tie. This is nonfiction at its most engaging. Additionally, the book does a nice job incorporating diversity. Sports ranging from football to horse racing are covered, while the featured athletes include both men and women, historical and current players, etc.
Children’s nonfiction is not a genre I typically read. It was not something I even read much as a child. However, this book is entertaining and highly readable, and I felt I learned a lot from it. Now I only wish I were young enough to start pursuing my own legendary career in athletics. Recommended for sports fans.