Title: Kid Athletes: True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends
Stories by David Stabler
Illustrations by Doogie Horner
Publisher: Quirk Books
Publication Date: November 17, 2015
Source: ARC from Quirk Books
Source: ARC from Quirk Books
The author and illustrator of Kid Presidents have teamed up again to share twenty true tales from the childhoods of famous athletes.
From Babe Ruth (so incorrigible that his parents put him in reform school at age seven) to Muhammad Ali (who learned to fight at age twelve after a thief stole his bicycle), Kid Athletes is packed with inspirational stories from the world of sports. Billie Jean King rose from modest circumstances to win thirty-nine Grand Slam championships; race car champion Danica Patrick fended of bullies who told her "girls can't drive"; and martial arts legend Bruce Lee credited his success, in part, to childhood dance lessons.
Every goal, touchdown, and championship comes to life in these kid-friendly and relatable stories, all with Doogie Horner’s whimsical full-color illustrations. Kid Athletes is a slam dunk for young sports fans everywhere.
