Pay in installments of $3.61 with
,
and
Shipping Estimate
USA
- USA
- CAN
- USA
- CAN
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 13 - Sep 18
Promo Codes Available:
For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15
Description
The Trouble Ball: Poemsfrom "The Trouble Ball" On my father's island, there were hurricanes and tuberculosis, dissidents in jail and baseball. The loudspeakers boomed: Satchel Paige pitching for the Brujos of Guayama. From the Negro Leagues he brought the gifts of Baltasar the King; from a bench on the plaza he told the secrets of a thousand pitches: The Trouble Ball, The Triple Curve, The Bat Dodger, The Midnight Creeper, The Slow Gin Fizz, The Thoughtful Stuff. Pancho Co
from "The Trouble Ball"
On my father's island, there were hurricanes and tuberculosis, dissidents in jail
and baseball. The loudspeakers boomed: Satchel Paige pitching for the Brujos
of Guayama. From the Negro Leagues he brought the gifts of Baltasar the King;
from a bench on the plaza he told the secrets of a thousand pitches: The Trouble Ball,
The Triple Curve, The Bat Dodger, The Midnight Creeper, The Slow Gin Fizz,
The Thoughtful Stuff. Pancho Co mbre hit rainmakers for the Leones of Ponce;
Satchel sat the outfielders in the grass to play poker, windmilled three pitches
to the plate, and Pancho spun around three times. He couldn't hit The Trouble Ball.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 09/04/2012
ISBN: 9780393343564
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.40d
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
4.2 ★★★★★
Based on 10 reviews
Sort
Product Reviews
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for a new dad
Format: Hardcover
Great book - got it for a new dad for his first Fathers Day. It's the same price as a greeting card these days, so I like to gift books instead with a note in the cover.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Ok book with cute father theme
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
I got this book for my husband (& son) for their first Father’s Day and overall I’d say it’s pretty cute for maybe a goodnight read or for bonding time. The cover is nice and sturdy, there’s lots of pages, and the illustrations are nice, but some of the lines are a little cheesy or rudimentary even for a kid’s book, in my opinion. Overall I’d recommend it, but I don’t think it’d be a favorite pick of all the others my son has.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Sweet Father's Day Gift From Kids To Dad!
Format: Hardcover
Beautiful book inside and out! The main message is the unbreakable unconditional love between a child and father. Happy I got this book for my babies to give to their Dad before Father's Day.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Hilarious baby shower gift
Format: Paperback
Worked perfect for a funny and heartfelt baby shower gift reminding new parents not to take everything too seriously
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Farts! What Every Young Boy Wants to Read About
Format: Paperback
My nephew was not into reading until we discovered this series of fart books. Now, he wants to read every night. As for the book itself, it's very humorous and carries a lesson about not growing up too fast.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026