{"product_id":"9780823451159","title":"Home Base","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this empowering picture book perfect for young feminists, a gutsy baseball-playing girl and her bricklaying mom celebrate when love and hard work triumph over nerves.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young pitcher steps up to the plate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hardworking mom interviews for her biggest job yet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGirls and women aren't always welcome in the worlds of baseball and bricklaying. But with practice, the right gear, and a whole lot of determination, this intrepid mom and daughter thrive under pressure. Readers get to see their parallel narratives unfold in tandem, coming together at the end for a sweet reward: ice cream!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith fun, punchy writing and radiant illustrations, this touching story will be a hit for budding activists, kids who love sports, and the moms who cheer them on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children’s Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Nikki Tate (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Candlewick Press |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2023-03-07","offer_id":47476869366015,"sku":"9780823451159","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_46e81942-e98a-4458-8bfb-8c0ac890aed0.jpg?v=1762377606","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780823451159","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}