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In this lively children's book, Papa Bear is determined to sculpt Brother Bear into a future baseball star. He spends hours practicing, yet fails to notice Brother’s enthusiasm for the game, and even more so, Sister Bear’s natural talent in baseball. The authors use playful rhymes and bright illustrations to celebrate family support and the joy of sports for all.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Stan Berenstain
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