"Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team" tells the inspiring true story of the Lafferty family, who fielded the only all-brother baseball team to play professionally. With a total of 18 brothers, the Laffertys bonded over their love of baseball, forming a team that captured the hearts of fans during the 1950s. The narrative highlights their dedication, teamwork, and challenges, showcasing how the bonds of brotherhood overcome obstacles both on and off the field. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it celebrates family, perseverance, and the joy of the game. [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 Houghton Mifflin .

Steven Salerno has illustrated over twenty books for children, including BOOM! And Brothers At Bat, which was named a Notable Picture Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review. Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick have collaborated on two previous picture books: Bob, Not Bob! and Dear Substitute , which both received multiple starred reviews.