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Shohei Ohtani: A Little Golden Book Biography

Illustrated by Toshiki Nakamura
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Step up to the plate and read about Shohei Ohtani, the record-breaking baseball superstar from Japan, in this collectible Little Golden Book featuring colorful illustrations!

Shohei Ohtani might just be the greatest baseball player of all time.

Get inspired by the story of two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. From his childhood in Japan, to becoming the first and only member of the 50/50 Club, to winning the World Series, Ohtani’s journey as both a pitcher and hitter is incredible!

Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes including:

  • Willie Mays
  • Lionel Messi
  • Simone Biles
  • LeBron James
  • Tom Brady
NICOLE DE LAS HERAS grew up playing sandlot ball with the other kids in her suburban Long Island neighborhood. An ardent sports fan, Nicole now lives with her family in New York City, where she works at Random House Children’s Books as an Executive Art Director. She can often be found cheering on local teams with her son.

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"A streamlined, celebratory portrait that pairs discipline and humility with extraordinary achievement, offering young readers a global sports hero grounded in perseverance." —School Library Journal
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Step up to the plate and read about Shohei Ohtani, the record-breaking baseball superstar from Japan, in this collectible Little Golden Book featuring colorful illustrations!

Shohei Ohtani might just be the greatest baseball player of all time.

Get inspired by the story of two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. From his childhood in Japan, to becoming the first and only member of the 50/50 Club, to winning the World Series, Ohtani’s journey as both a pitcher and hitter is incredible!

Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes including:

  • Willie Mays
  • Lionel Messi
  • Simone Biles
  • LeBron James
  • Tom Brady

Author

NICOLE DE LAS HERAS grew up playing sandlot ball with the other kids in her suburban Long Island neighborhood. An ardent sports fan, Nicole now lives with her family in New York City, where she works at Random House Children’s Books as an Executive Art Director. She can often be found cheering on local teams with her son.

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Praise

"A streamlined, celebratory portrait that pairs discipline and humility with extraordinary achievement, offering young readers a global sports hero grounded in perseverance." —School Library Journal

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