Bold colors invite children to join in a game of ball with Zag and Tom in this fun book. One-syllable words help children master beginning and ending word sounds as they build their reading vocabulary. Slightly longer sentences and lively dialogue introduce the concept that actions have consequences when the boys learn that playing ball is definitely an outside game.

Rick wears a funny hat to join Zag in a fast-paced baseball game. Zag pokes fun at Rick’s hat until he sees him catch the ball with his hat, then he wants one too. Fun illustrations and excellent word choices are perfect for children learning to sound out words and understand sentences.