A Little Potato and Hard to Peel
by David Harrell
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Pub Date Mar 04 2025 | Archive Date Mar 03 2025
Amplify Publishing | Mascot Kids!
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Description
“We were called The Little Potatoes and Hard to Peel . . . we were smaller than the other kids and maybe not as talented, but we always played with our hearts. So, it didn’t matter if we won or lost, we never got down, because we knew on the inside . . . we were tuff and hard to peel.”
This is how David's grandfather, Pop Pop, begins a legendary story about his little league baseball team during a family reunion in Kentucky, along the winding Ohio River. As the tale unravels, David starts to think Pop Pop might be teaching him more than just the rules of baseball. Back home in Georgia, David is embarking on a new adventure as he begins middle school, a time of exciting changes that he will navigate single-handedly. David was born without his right hand, a “glitch” that allows him to adapt differently to all experiences. Soon, he finds himself wondering if he can follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and join his little league all-star team with one mitt. Full of vulnerability and despair, humor and hope, we learn the universal power of his grandfather’s story as it echoes in David’s life, reminding us to not let challenges, obstacles, and perceived limitations peel away the core of our humanity.
Advance Praise
"A Little Potato and Hard to Peel is not only an engaging story for sports fans—it’s also a deeply uplifting and thought-provoking story about growth and positivity." —The Children's Book Review
"A Little Potato and Hard to Peel is not only an engaging story for sports fans—it’s also a deeply uplifting and thought-provoking story about growth and positivity." —The Children's Book Review
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781645434054 |
PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 120 |
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Featured Reviews
"A Little Potato and Hard to Peel" by David Harrell is a heartwarming children's book about a boy named David who navigates the challenges of middle school while living with a disability. Drawing inspiration from the author's own life, the story encourages self-acceptance and resilience, reminding readers that everyone possesses unique strengths and the ability to overcome obstacles.