I love children’s books and young-adult literature. Yes, my inner child often finds those genres more appealing than works of fiction that are actually written for adults. Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I cherish my copy of the classic, “Flat Stanley” by Jeff Brown and make references to the picture book whenever possible.

That’s why I was so delighted to come across another picture book, “A Glove of Their Own,” which was co-written by Debbie Moldovan, Keri Conkling and Lisa Funari-Willever.

The Franklin Mason Press publication uses a first-person perspective to tell the story of neighborhood children who find joy in playing baseball, despite the fact that their equipment is not ideal. By the end of the hard-cover book, though, the story becomes on that transcends the backyard sport with a positive message that would prove beneficial to any 4-8 year-old, sports fan or not.

The bonus is that the oil-painted illustrations by Lauren Lambiase only serve to enhance this charming book, providing a feast for the eyes for children learning to read.

That’s why I highly recommend “A Glove of Their Own,” which is available at Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million and Amazon.