"There Goes Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" by Matt Tavares tells the captivating story of Ted Williams, one of baseball's legendary figures. The book chronicles Williams's journey from a young boy with dreams of greatness to becoming a remarkable player for the Boston Red Sox. Emphasizing his unparalleled hitting skill, dedication, and sportsmanship, the narrative highlights pivotal moments in his career and his impact on the game. Richly illustrated and infused with historical context, the book not only celebrates Williams’s achievements on the field but also his character off it, making it a must-read for baseball fans of all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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 2012 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

E. Nesbit (1858-1924) spent her childhood in Germany and later lived in England. Her classic stories of fantasy and adventure for children, written in the early 1890s, include The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Railway Children. Matt Tavares is the illustrator of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the author/illustrator of Zachary's Ball and Oliver's Game. He lives in Maine, USA.