{"id":795076,"date":"2026-03-11T08:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=795076"},"modified":"2026-03-11T08:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:15:03","slug":"new-tennis-books-for-kids-serves-up-inspiration-with-clever-puns-and-diverse-characters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/new-tennis-books-for-kids-serves-up-inspiration-with-clever-puns-and-diverse-characters_795076.html","title":{"rendered":"New Tennis Books for Kids Serves Up Inspiration with Clever Puns and Diverse Characters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear Little Tennis Ace by Shay Bloom \u2014 an affirmation picture book for kids ages 4\u20138 that uses tennis puns to inspire confidence, courage, and kindness. Part of the Dear Little You Books series. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Debut author Shay Bloom launches Dear Little Tennis Ace, a tennis-themed affirmation picture book for kids ages 4\u20138 featuring diverse characters and tennis puns that inspire confidence and self-belief. The first title in the Dear Little You Books series \u2014 with more sports, hobbies, and activities to come.<\/div>\n

Author Shay Bloom is making a powerful serve into the world of children’s literature with the release of Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em>, a vibrant and uplifting picture book that stands out among tennis books for kids by combining the playful language of tennis with positive affirmations designed to inspire young readers ages 4–8. Published in October 2025, Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at dearlittleyoubooks.com.<\/p>\n

Love, Courage & Kindness — Served One Pun at a Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part of the beloved Dear Little You series — a collection of children’s books centered on love, courage, and kindness — Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> uses the rich vocabulary of tennis to deliver affirmations that stick. From “You are a match winner” to clever wordplay that makes kids giggle while they grow, every page is crafted to build confidence, resilience, and a love of self.<\/p>\n

“I wanted to create a book that feels fun and sporty on the surface, but carries a deeper message every child needs to hear,” said Bloom. “Tennis gave me the perfect language for that — the sport is full of words about strength, strategy, and winning, and those translate beautifully into affirmations for young kids.”<\/p>\n

What makes this debut even more remarkable is that Bloom is a first-time author. <\/strong>Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> marks Shay Bloom’s very first published book — a milestone that proves it’s never too late to create something meaningful for the next generation.<\/p>\n

A Picture Book Where Every Child Sees Themselves<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most distinctive features of Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> is its intentional commitment to diversity and inclusion. Unlike many sports books for kids, which follow a single protagonist throughout, Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> features a rotating cast of diverse children across its pages — different backgrounds, skin tones, and faces — so that every young reader can see themselves as the tennis ace they truly are.<\/p>\n

“Representation matters deeply to me,” Bloom added. “Every child who picks up this book should feel like it was written for them. No one child is the hero — every child is.”<\/p>\n

The Perfect Inspirational Book for Kids Who Love Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tennis Ace<\/em> fills a genuine gap in the market. While there are many tennis books for kids focused on rules, technique, or athlete biographies, very few combine the sport with social-emotional learning and affirmation-based content for the picture book age group. This makes Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> an ideal read for parents, educators, tennis coaches, and school counselors looking for inspirational books for kids that are also joyful and engaging.<\/p>\n

The book also makes an exceptional tennis gift for kids — whether for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school season, or as a welcome addition to any junior tennis program’s library.<\/p>\n

Just the First Serve: A Series Built for Every Kid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> is only the beginning. Bloom has an ambitious vision for the Dear Little You series: to create an affirmation-based picture book for every sport, hobby, and activity a child might love — from soccer and basketball to computer coding, dancing, art, and beyond. The goal is simple yet powerful: no matter what a child is passionate about, there will be a Dear Little You<\/em> book that speaks their language, celebrates their world, and tells them they are capable of anything.<\/p>\n

“Every kid deserves to see their passion reflected in the books they read,” said Bloom. “Whether your child loves tennis or coding, the dance floor or the soccer field, I want them to open a Dear Little You book and hear the words: this one is for you.”<\/p>\n

Book Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Title: <\/strong>Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em><\/p>\n

Series: <\/strong>Dear Little You Books<\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Shay Bloom<\/p>\n

Publication Date: <\/strong>October 2025<\/p>\n

Age Range: <\/strong>4–8 years<\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>$22.99<\/p>\n

Available at: <\/strong>Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and dearlittleyoubooks.com<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shay Bloom is a Chicago-based debut children’s book author and the creator of the Dear Little You series — a growing collection of affirmation-based picture books designed to nurture love, courage, and kindness in young readers. With a passion for inclusive storytelling and social-emotional learning, Bloom is on a mission to create a book for every sport, hobby, and activity a child might love — from tennis and soccer to coding and dance — so that every child can find themselves in the pages of a book made just for them. Dear Little Tennis Ace<\/em> is her debut title and the first book in the Dear Little You series.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Dear Little You Books<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Shay Bloom
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> dearlittleyoubooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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