Praise for The House That Ruth Built

A lushly illustrated love letter to Babe Ruth and America's pastime.
Kirkus Reviews

"The House That Ruth Built is more than just a sports story—it’s a slice of Americana told with reverence and joy. Whether you’re a diehard Yankees fan or a newcomer to baseball, this book hits a home run. It's ideal for classrooms, family storytimes, and any young reader curious about the legends of the game."
Seattle Book Review

This book made me happy, excited, and kind of like I time-traveled back to when baseball was new and shiny. I think any kid (even ones who don’t think they like sports) would have fun reading it. It’s not just about baseball—it’s about people making history, cheering each other on, and doing something great together. I give this book a big giant HOME RUN!
Kids' BookBuzz


About the Author

Kelly Bennett is the author of many award-winning books for children—mostly picture books. Her stories, such as Not Norman, A Goldfish Story, a Jumpstart Read for the Record book; Norman, One Amazing Goldfish, Vampire Baby; Your Daddy Was Just Like You & Your Mommy Was Just Like You; Dance, Y’all, Dance; Dad and Pop; and One Day I Went Rambling, an Illinois Library Association’s iREAD selection, celebrate imagination, families, friends, pets… all that goes into being a kid! 2023 will see the release of Kelly's, The House That Babe Ruth Built with Familius. To see more, please visit www.kellybennett.com
Kelly is a graduate of VCFA’s Writing for Children and Young Adults program, and a long-standing member of SCBWI and The Author’s Guild. A former ARA for SCBWI-Houston, Kelly now divides her time between Houston, TX, Westhampton Beach, NY, and Mimiville (which is anywhere her grandboys may be).

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