"Round Like a Ball" by Lisa Ernst Campbell follows the journey of a young girl who discovers the joy and beauty of movement and play through sports. Set in a whimsical world where imagination reigns, she learns that the rhythm of life is like a game—sometimes unpredictable, sometimes challenging, but always filled with opportunities for growth and friendship. As she navigates through various activities, she experiences the ups and downs of competition, teamwork, and self-discovery, ultimately embracing her own unique shape in a world that encourages everyone to be round like a ball, rolling along their own paths of adventure. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 36 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 2011 by Blue Apple Books .

Lisa Campbell Ernst has written and illustrated many popular children's books, including The Turn-Around, Upside-Down Alphabet Book; Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show; Goldilocks Returns, her own version of "Little Red Riding Hood"; and Stella Louella's Runaway Book. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, Lee, and their two daughters, Elizabeth and Allison.