Let's just get this review rolling, shall we? Wink, Wink......
But in all seriousness, "This is How a Ball Rolls" is a fun and creative way to share information on one of the most universally loved items - a ball. With so many different kinds, this books does a great job with using descriptive language to explain so many different types of balls and how they are used.

I love the illustrations of those using the balls and in the settings where so many others can be seen around the activity happening on the pages. The illustrations are colorful and engaging and pair wonderfully with the words. Not to mention how all of the objects in the background all are creatively round and reminiscent of balls as well. I would love to also acknowledge that I greatly appreciate that so many people, especially those of different abilities are illustrated in this book enjoying the balls. It is wonderful to have so much representation and allow readers to see themselves in the books they read.

I greatly appreciate the section at the end of "The Science of (wobbling. bouncing, spinning) balls and the worlds best ball trivia. As a teacher, this is the section that I would absolutely highlight when using this book in the classroom as a mentor text to tie to a physics unit.

A bright and engaging book on the many orbs of sports and recreation, where each double page spread has a little rhyme about a different type of ball, progressing in size (an organization system I’ve personally never seen before) from marbles all the way up to Zorbs, as well as a text box giving a more formal description and introducing concepts like elasticity and air resistance that are expanded upon in an appendix at the end. The diverse cast of recurring characters, including a living yarn ball and a little spherical chick with bunny ears who hides in every picture, along with the opportunities to guess what ball comes next at the end of every double page, means this is ideally suited for a read-aloud book for younger children, while the more technical but still straightforward language of the text boxes means it can also be used by older children as well.

The only point of note, not necessarily a defect but still odd, is the choice of the balls described in this book. While there are standards like tennis ball and bowling ball, several are quite unusual, like juggling ball and the aforementioned Zorb. These choices are even stranger in the light of a final spread which depicts several types they left out of the book, such as golf balls and volleyballs. I suppose there’re only so many choices when you’re going with strict size progression, but I hope for sequels.

I love this idea of turning it into a guessing game where the reader thinks about different kinds of balls based on different physical characteristics. Physics doesn't have to be hard if it's introduced early, and this was a fun way to introduce several concepts. This is the kind of book every young reader should have access to.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

A nice intro to physics through different types of balls. It has more in-depth text as well as shorter readalong style sections, so it can be used for different purposes. The illustrations are colorful and fun. This will likely appeal to many kids, especially boys.

Thank you for the ARC. I will purchase for my library.

Beyond simple play, this book reveals the hidden mechanics and physics behind everyday balls, offering young readers a unique blend of fun and foundational science.

The book takes about twelve different balls used in various sports, listing them in the ascending order of their sizes. The introductory text is in the form of a guessing game, encouraging little readers to take a guess. From a tiny marble to a giant, human-sized Zorb, this entertaining book takes us through them all. If you have wondered why the tennis ball has fuzz on it, or what the notches on the basketball are called, then this book is for you. Entertaining, playful, and exciting, this book covers it all for the young learners.

A delightful and valuable resource, this book successfully sparks scientific curiosity through the engaging world of balls, making it a highly recommended addition to any young learner's library.

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

This is a great introduction into balls in all there sizes and abilities. I never knew there was so much thought put into how certain balls are made and how they perform. A very interesting book.

Netgalley ARC - This is a fantastic science-y sensory engaging book that could work on multiple levels for multiple ages of readers. How wibbly wobbly!