First-Base Hero

Golden Books, Keith Hernandez. Golden Books, $12.99 (14pp) ISBN 978-0-307-10626-1

Former first baseman Keith Hernandez pens a tale of young Sammy, who dreams of going from Little League to the big leagues in First Base Hero, illus. by John Manders. Pop-ups and liftable flaps add action. ( Mar.)

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