"On the Ball" by Brian Pinkney is an engaging story that celebrates friendship, teamwork, and the thrill of playing sports. The narrative follows a young boy who loves soccer but struggles with self-doubt and confidence issues. When he finds a special soccer ball that seems to come to life, he embarks on an adventurous journey, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and believing in oneself. As he faces challenges on the field, he discovers the importance of supporting one another and the joys of working together with his teammates. Through vibrant illustrations and an uplifting message, the story inspires readers to embrace their passions and work as a team. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Hyperion .

Andrea Davis Pinkney is the author of many acclaimed picture books and young adult novels and works for Scholastic Publishing. Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous books for children and he has written and illustrated several of his own books.