Saddle Up, Slugger: A Miniature Pony Steps Up to the Plate

 Somewhere between the hot dog vendor and the seventh-inning stretch, a cowboy and a pony are about to learn the greatest game on earth. Michael Eastwood’s newest adventure, Cowboy Mike and Winston: A Day at the Ball Game, has arrived, and it’s the kind of story that makes a kid shout “Again!” the moment the last page turns.

The Ranch Is Out. The Ballpark Is In.

Cowboy Mike and Winston know the ranch like the back of their hooves. Dust, hay, and wide-open sky are home turf. A stadium is another matter. There’s the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and a whole lot of rules nobody ever explained to a pony.

Luckily, they find a coach. Pedro Grifol takes the pair under his wing as the manager who teaches them how baseball works. He was on the Kansas City Royals staff during their 2015 World Series win and later managed the Chicago White Sox, and he’s now head baseball coach at FIU. Coaching a miniature pony through the basics may be the most charming challenge of his career. 

The Secret Ingredient: Every Sale Gives Back

The story itself is a treat, but here’s the part that makes this series shine. 100% of all book sales are donated to Pony 4 Precious, a 501(c)(3) charity. Every copy you buy puts a good book on a child’s shelf and sends help where it counts. You get a bedtime favorite, and a worthy cause gets a boost.

Why Little Readers Fall Head Over Hooves

Ask a child why they love Cowboy Mike and Winston, and you’ll hear plenty:

• A pony with big-league charisma. Winston may be small, but he runs away with every scene.
• Friendship you can feel. Mike and Winston are the kind of buddies every kid wishes for, and the lessons on kindness and teamwork go down easy.
• A new adventure every time. Readers have followed the duo from ranch chores to the racetrack and all around their hometown of Prescott, Arizona.
• Made for reading out loud. Written for ages 3 to 8, these books are warm, funny, and built for bedtime and story hour.
• No homework required. Every book stands on its own, so you can start anywhere and still feel right at home.

Make It Yours

Ready to bring the fun home? Find Cowboy Mike and Winston: A Day at the Ball Game on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It’s a natural gift for birthdays, baseball fans, animal lovers, and classroom libraries, and your purchase supports Pony 4 Precious.

To meet the rest of the herd and learn more about the author, visit www.michaeldeastwood.com.

The crowd is cheering, the pony’s ready, and the bases are loaded with fun. Grab your copy and join the game.