The Life of / La vida de Valenzuela

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 book 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.