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It's the day of the All-Star Game and Threads & Friends are ready to play their best. Coach gathers the team for a pep talk, but out on the field, the pitcher isn't listening to the catcher. The game begins to fall apart until the team realizes that the key to a winning game is teamwork. In this fun series from Peter Mulry, one of the winningest coaches in the country, Pedro the pitcher, Cathy the Catcher and Threads the Coach, as well as the rest of the All-Stars, learn life lessons on the field. Responsibility, determination, cooperation and leadership are as important as a bat, ball, and glove, and Threads & Friends bring those lessons to life.

Cathy the Catcher is trying her best, but she keeps missing the ball. When Coach Threads asks her about it, she doesn't admit she's struggling. Instead, she vows to try harder. But then everything starts to fall apart-her schoolwork is suffering, she has a headache, and practices aren't going well.In book three of this fun series from Peter Mulry, one of the winningest coaches in the country, Cathy the Catcher realizes that admitting she needs a little help-and a new view-helps her and her team. She overcomes her embarrassment about her new glasses, and learns the importance of being accountable. The Threads & Friends series teaches young readers vital life lessons that are just as important off the field as they are at home plate.

The All-Stars have won three games in a row and the pressure is on Pedro the pitcher to beat the Tigers, a team they have lost to before. To beat the other team, Coach Threads works out different signals for Cathy the catcher to give Pedro. However, Pedro hasn't been studying the signals and throws the wrong pitch several times. When Coach Threads calls him on it, Pedro blames Cathy and the rest of the team instead of taking personal responsibility. When Pedro finally accepts that it was his responsibility to pay attention, the team pulls together and has a better game. Pedro learns that being responsible means responding to the ability he has, and being there for the team who depends upon him to know the right signals.In Book Two of this fun series from Peter J. Mulry, one of the winningest coaches in the country, Coach Threads teaches young readers vital life lessons that are just as important on the field as they are at home plate.

Freddie, the first baseman for the All-Stars, isn't happy when the team loses to the Wildcats. He refuses to shake the hands of the other team members after the game, and is grumpy about losing. He gets in trouble at home for not using his manners, too. Coach Threads reminds Freddie that being a good teammate means being considerate of everyone-including the other team. When Freddie's attitude changes, his teammates are happier, and he makes a new friend at the end of the game. By making the right choices, Freddie the first baseman learns the importance of being courteous and considerate, and of being a good example to the rest of the team. In Book Four of this fun series from Peter J. Mulry, one of the winningest coaches in the country, Coach Threads teaches young readers vital life lessons that are just as important on the field as they are at home plate.

Sam the Second Baseman wants to quit the team. He's tired of early Saturday morning practices and long afternoons when he'd rather be watching TV. Plus, he's been struggling a lot in math and feels overwhelmed. The problem? A big game is coming up and the team needs his skills. One of his teammates volunteers to help him with his math homework, and when Sam accepts, he learns that being committed means sticking with it-to the end of the math problem or the end of the season-and that if he just asks for help, it will be there.Look for the other books in the Threads and Friends series, where kids learn valuable life lessons from the warm and engaging All-Stars team. All proceeds from book sales go to support the Peter J. Mulry Foundation, which brings life lessons through sports to kids all over the country.

Samantha the Shortstop loves baseball and loves her team, the All-Stars. Her twin brother Sam plays second base (read all about him in Sam the Second Baseman Sticks With It). When Sam throws a ball to the third baseman and the catch is missed, the team is grouchy and grumbly. Samantha steps in to help them work it out.She learns that a positive attitude can make a big difference, whether it's on the field or at home. When Samantha's attitude changes, the whole team responds in a positive way. Look for the other books in the Threads and Friends series, where kids learn valuable life lessons from the warm and engaging All-Stars team. All proceeds from book sales go to support the Peter J. Mulry Foundation, which brings life lessons through sports to kids all over the country.

After two seasons with the All-Stars, Gary the Third Baseman has stopped working hard at becoming a better player. He worked really hard to secure a spot on the team, but as time has gone on, he stopped practicing as much, and it's starting to show when he misses a few ground balls and overthrows to second base, costing the team the game. His teammates try to get him to go to extra practices, but Gary turns them down. When he realizes his teammates are all putting in a lot of hard work, he decides he needs to do the same or he'll be letting the All-Stars team down. When Gary learns the value of hard work, he becomes an even better Third Baseman, and a better player on the All-Stars team. Gary the Third Baseman Learns Hard Work is the next book in the Threads & Friends series, dedicated to helping kids learn life lessons through sports.

Rita the Right Fielder has a problem. She procrastinated on studying for her spelling test and doesn't know how to spell some of the words. She copies another student's work but doesn't tell her teacher. When she is at practice later that day, she misses several easy throws. Coach Threads asks her what's wrong and she admits that she cheated and feels guilty. Coach Threads teaches Rita an important lesson about honesty. When Rita admits what she did to her teacher, she realizes that being honest makes her feel good about herself again. Honesty, Rita learns, is always the best policy.