{"product_id":"zeni-plays-ball-anthony-ranaudo-9798246503065","title":"Zeni Plays Ball: A Mindful Baseball Story for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA mindful children's story about baseball, patience, and believing in yourself\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZeni is a young boy learning how to play baseball-just like so many kids do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome days he hits the ball.\u003cbr\u003eSome days he misses.\u003cbr\u003eAnd some days feel harder than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eZeni Plays Ball\u003c\/b\u003e, Zeni learns that baseball isn't just about swinging a bat or winning a game. It's about feeling his feet in the dirt, taking a breath, listening to his body, and staying calm-even when things don't go his way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by Zen philosophy and real lessons from the game, this story gently introduces children to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatience and presence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmotional regulation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResilience after failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfidence without pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by former Major League pitcher \u003cb\u003eAnthony Ranaudo\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eZeni Plays Ball\u003c\/i\u003e is designed for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung athletes (ages 4-8)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents and coaches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants to teach kids that it's okay to struggle-and powerful to stay present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis digital edition is perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBedtime reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCar rides to games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eConversations between parents and kids about effort, emotions, and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes the most important lesson in baseball isn't about the swing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's about staying with yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony Ranaudo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798246503065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d","brand":"Anthony Ranaudo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097253454079,"sku":"9798246503065","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/zeni-plays-ball-anthony-ranaudo-9798246503065","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}