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Fall 2025

Baby Loves Basketball

by Dr. Lee C. Stuart

Illustrated by Rob Peters

$8.99 USD / $10.99 CAN
Dribble, shoot, pass, and run – basketball is a game of fun!

In this bouncy book, Baby (and friends) learn to play one of the world’s most popular games - basketball. Babies pass, shoot, jump, score…and lots, lots more!

This is a story that young children will enjoy again and again. The colorful illustrations by Illustrator Rob Peters and fast-paced writing will excite little ones and introduce them to important values: trying your best, learning to share, and understanding that it’s fun to be part of a team. It’s never too early to learn the skills needed to excel on the court AND the importance of keeping our bodies healthy and strong!

Baby Loves Basketball is a BIG SCORE and makes a great baby shower gift for the new parent/sports fan in your life.
  • Baby Loves books are top recommended baby gifts for new parents who love sports.
  • Author interviews will be featured in regional and national children’s magazines and high-profile blogs.
  • Author interviews scheduled on podcasts dealing with early child development issues and education.
  • The Baby Loves Books include other popular sports and are part of The Tiny Tutors Series.


The age range for Baby Loves Basketball is Baby - 3 years.
Baby Loves Basketball
Fall 2025

About the Author

Dr. Lee C. Stuart

Dr. Lee C. Stuart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. He has been a Creative Executive with Hallmark Cards, and Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. A lifelong writer and editor, Lee has created five popular children’s books, including the holiday hit Jingle’s Magic Christmas, Jingle’s Good Deed, and Owen the Bear. He has also co-authored the autobiography of Harlem Globetrotters superstar Meadowlark Lemon. He has a wonderful wife, three functioning adult children, four adorable granddaughters and the world’s cutest dog. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Capella University, a Master of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas, and a Bachelor of Arts from Kansas State University.

Rob Peters

Rob Peters has illustrated over 30 children's books.  Other books illustrated by Rob include Go Cars Go!, Hark! It's Harold the Angel, Go Chiefs Go! The Championship Season of the Kansas City Chiefs, The Search For Your Best Furever Friend, and Unhitch the Wagon - The Story of Boomer and Sooner.  He lives with his family in Topeka, Kansas.

Specifications

Language
English
ISBN13
979-8-9926922-4-2
Genre
Children, Sports
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Trim Size
5” x 6”
Format
Board Book
Page Count
16
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