The Bat Boy and His Violin
School year: Year 1, Year 2
No. of pages 32
Published: 2001
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"The Bat Boy and His Violin" by Gavin Curtis tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named Antonio who is deeply passionate about music. Balancing his love for playing the violin with his responsibilities as a bat boy for a local baseball team, Antonio faces challenges as he navigates his dreams. His musical talent initially goes unnoticed in the noisy world of baseball, but he proves that music can bring people together. When he finds a way to blend his two worlds, Antonio inspires his teammates and discovers the power of following his passions amidst the pressures of fitting in. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 32 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 2001 by ibooks Inc .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.