The Life of / La vida de Valenzuela (Bilingual: English/Spanish) [Board book]

Introduce your little ones to the legendary life of baseball icon Fernando Valenzuela―on and off the field―in both English & Spanish!

Introduce your little ones to one of baseball’s greatest legends in English and Spanish! Fernando Valenzuela was born on November 1, 1960, in a small town in Mexico, but his dreams reached far beyond! Nicknamed “El Toro,” Fernando dazzled baseball fans with his powerful pitches, especially during his unforgettable 1981 rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He became Rookie of the Year and helped win a World Series. Soon, the spirit of “Fernandomania” swept the nation, filling stadiums with cheering fans who saw in Fernando a hero who proved that anything is possible. He didn’t just make history; he brought the Latino community together, showing that small-town dreams can become big-league legends! Parents will celebrate this bilingual English-Spanish Board Books on the life of Fernando Valenzuela, for he represents one of the greatest baseball legends in both American & Mexican history. This book also shines a light on the impact he made within his community, both on and off the field, and introduced new fans, far and wide, to America’s favorite pastime.Patty Rodriguez is a renowned Latina leader with a diverse portfolio spanning entrepreneurship, media, and publishing. Proudly born and raised in Los Angeles by Mexican immigrant parents, she has dedicated her work to elevate the voices and stories of the American-Latino experience. Inspired by her journey toward motherhood and desire to raise her children in a bilingual environment, Rodriguez created and co-founded Lil' Libros, the #1 family-trusted bilingual children's media publisher. Being a storyteller at heart, she also launched sin miedo productions and Out of the Shadows: Dreamers to recognize the Dreamer movement and DACA. Her career achievements include 15 years as a Senior Producer and On-Air Talent atl3×