What people are saying about both books

“This book has opened my children’s minds and imaginations.
​I read this to them every night, sometimes twice.”
— Danielle Funk

“It's a very good story that captures the heart because of its themes of kindness, inclusion, and love.”
— Claude Corbitt

“Larry takes us to a new level with this simple and powerful story... you will be reminded how love and compassion are still two of the most powerful words we can express and live out to make a difference.”
— Mitch Dunn, president & co-founder of Cincinnati Pickleball Club

“I loved it! I shared 50 of these books with friends and relatives. Beautiful message.”
— Jerry Maas

“What a sweet story! I love the themes of love and acceptance that are woven throughout. It's beautiful.”
— Heidi and Terry Jolliff

“A fun, personal and inspirational story for children and the pickleball community. ”
— Rich "Jonesy" Jones, US Pickleball Association Ambassador

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Pickleball

A Sport for Everyone

WHO
The rules of the game are simple and therefore it’s easy to learn whether you’re eight or eighty or somewhere in between. It’s played by millions of people of all ages and skill levels and all around the globe.
WHAT
Pickleball is best described as a combination of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Players use a paddle that is reminiscent of ping-pong paddles, but is bigger and usually made of more advanced materials. The ball used is a plastic ball with holes covering the surface. It can be played with singles or doubles, just like tennis.
WHERE
According to USA Pickleball, the number of places to play pickleball has more than doubled since 2010. There are now nearly 8,000 locations on the USA Pickleball’s Places to Play map. The sport is played on badminton-size courts, typically with “doubles” (two people on each side of the net). The first team to get to 11 points with a two-point lead, wins.

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