Books with title The Ball Bounced

In a land where balls have never, ever bounced, a lonely young ball called Dennis comes under the thrall of a mysterious voice that tells him to bounce. Dennis suddenly gets lots of friends and even gets to meet Holly the prettiest ball in school. But, the mysterious voice gets Dennis into trouble and puts Holly in danger. Will Dennis be able to save Holly and overcome the mysterious voice? A modern fairy tale in true Grimm style for ages 5 and upward. 4,200 Words.

Try to keep up with the bouncing ball as it travels down the street, between cars, into a gutter, down a storm drain, and more!With bold graphic illustrations sure to delight young readers, this picture book follows the adventures of the bouncing ball through colorful fields, cities, animals, cars, and boys and girls. Following the line of the bouncing ball is a perfect tool for engaging beginner readers, whose eyes and imaginations will be opened to the wider world as they follow the ball's journey.

Imagine growing up in an ethnically diverse, poor neighborhood with little hope for the youth that lived there. Eric DeWolfe doesn’t have to imagine having grown up in South Rockport, Texas at a place known affectionately as “Mexican Park”. Most of these residents of Rockport were of meager means and some even on public assistance. DeWolfe and his friends had a hard time envisioning a better life. But everything changed when the city built a small basketball court at the park in front of his house. It didn’t take long for him to form his own team. As a huge Boston Celtics fan, DeWolfe named the team in their honor. He could include or exclude whoever he wanted, but he rarely exercised his authority. Team members were all close friends from the South Side neighborhood in Rockport. With only a hoop, ball, and dreams of transforming themselves into Magic, Bird, Jordan or Robinson, these kids would transform their mundane lives into lives worth living. Some would grow up and even get out of the neighborhood, but others would not. If you’re a huge basketball fan who wants to relive your younger days and celebrate a love for basketball that you’ve kept into adulthood, then you’ll be inspired by the highs and lows in How the Ball Bounces.