Pages 1 – 2
Meet Bruno! He’s an 11-year-old boy with a big smile and a love for tennis. His best friend is a playful dog named Max. Bruno is a bright boy, and he believes in listening to his parents. His favorite color is green, just like the fresh grass on a tennis court. When he’s not playing tennis, he loves to eat burgers. Life is fun when you play and learn!
Pages 3 – 4
One sunny afternoon, while Bruno practices his serves, he spots something shiny under an old tree. It’s a mysterious green tennis ball! When he picks it up, it starts to glow like a magic gem! Bruno and Max are curious and a bit excited. They wonder what this ball can do.
Pages 5 – 6
With a bright flash of light, Bruno and Max are whisked away! They land in a huge tennis arena full of cheering fans. To their surprise, they meet a young tennis player named Rod Laver! He’s energetic and lively, showing off his incredible skills.
Pages 7 – 8
Rod smiles at Bruno and says, ‘Practice is key to becoming a great player! And always listen to your coach.’ Bruno’s eyes light up as he thinks, ‘Just like listening to my parents!’ He watches Rod demonstrate his famous serve, feeling inspired by his talent.
Pages 9 – 10
Just then, another player arrives! It’s Billie Jean King, and she looks upset. She’s arguing with another player about a missed call during a match. Bruno and Max step in and suggest a friendly way to find a solution. Billie smiles and thanks them for their sportsmanship.
Pages 11 – 12
Next, they meet Arthur Ashe, a very wise player. He teaches Bruno about teamwork, saying, ‘Tennis is fun when you support your partner!’ Bruno learns that working together helps both players play better. He practices cheering for Max as they pretend to play together.
Pages 13 – 14
With each legendary player they meet, Bruno gathers more lessons. He learns that being a good sport means playing fair, even when things get tough. He understands how to communicate well with his team. Bruno feels proud to share these important values.
Pages 15 – 16
As the sun begins to set, Bruno realizes it’s almost time for dinner. He looks around and sees that the magical ball isn’t glowing anymore! He needs to remember all the lessons he learned to activate it and return home.
Pages 17 – 18
Bruno takes a deep breath and recalls Rod’s advice about practice, Billie’s lesson on sportsmanship, and Arthur’s teaching on teamwork. With Max cheering him on, they rally together to use their new wisdom to make the magical ball work again!
Pages 19 – 20
In a burst of energy, the green ball shines brighter and suddenly, they are whisked back to the park! Bruno’s heart races with excitement. He can’t wait to share his amazing adventure with his parents. Now, he truly understands the importance of listening to their advice!
