"The Babe and I" by Terry Widener tells the story of a young boy during the Great Depression who dreams of meeting his idol, Babe Ruth. Living in a poor family, he and his father struggle to make ends meet. One fateful day, they venture to a baseball game where Babe Ruth is playing. Through a series of humorous and heartwarming events, the boy finds himself interacting with his hero, ultimately learning valuable lessons about family, dreams, and the spirit of perseverance. This nostalgic tale captures the magic of baseball and the power of hope during challenging times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Turtleback Books .

Peter Yarrow is a member of the iconic '60's folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. Along with Lenny Lipton, he is the author of the beloved song Puff, the Magic Dragon. Terry Widener is the illustrator of many picture books. David A. Adler is the author of more than 175 children's books, including the Young Cam Jansen series. He lives in Woodmere, New York.