FERNANDO TATIS JR.: A Young Star's Journey to Baseball Glory From the Sandlots to the Big Leagues (A Biography Book For Kids)

Meet Fernando Tatis Jr., the baseball star who learned to play catch with his dad (who was also a baseball player!) in the Dominican Republic. With a big smile and even bigger dreams, little Fernando would practice his swings in his backyard, hoping to one day become just like his father.Did you know that Fernando was so good at baseball that he made it to the major leagues when he was only 20 years old? Now they call him "El Niño" (which means "The Kid") because he plays baseball with so much joy and excitement - doing flips, making amazing catches, and hitting home runs that make fans jump out of their seats!

Follow Fernando's fun journey from playing in sandlots under the Caribbean sun to becoming one of baseball's most exciting young stars for the San Diego Padres. His story shows kids that when you play with happiness in your heart and practice super hard, you can flip, jump, and smile your way to making your dreams come true!