Launching in 2026

Be a Baller
Today!

A joyful, confidence-building picture book for ages 4–8 — created to help kids walk into the day feeling brave, kind, and ready.

By Allison Small  ·  Illustrated by April Hartmann

Head Up.
Heart Strong.
Let's Go! 💚
Be a Baller Today! — first page preview
Ages4–8

A hype voice kids can carry with them all day long.

Be a Baller Today! started with a simple phrase our family says every morning — an encouragement to start the day with confidence, kindness, and purpose.

With bright illustrations and a joyful voice, the book brings that mantra to life, showing kids how to try again, help others, and believe in themselves.

Ages 4–8+
Perfect for
32 pg
Full color
100%
Heart & Hype
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Each morning begins in the very same way,
We rise, we smile, we greet the day.
Shoes tied tight, you're on your way…
I whisper the words:

Be a Baller Today!

Stories of Heart, Grit & Joy

Every page of Be a Baller Today! is packed with powerful little messages wrapped in big fun energy.

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Try Again

When things get hard, ballers don't quit — they reset, breathe, and try again with even more heart than before.

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Help Others

Real ballers lift each other up. The book shows kids that helping a friend is one of the coolest moves around.

Believe in Yourself

Every kid has greatness inside them. Be a Baller Today! is the daily reminder they need to see it too.

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Morning Mindset

The book teaches children that the way you start your morning sets the tone for your whole day. Rise and shine, baller.

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Give Your Best

Being a baller isn't about being the best — it's about giving your best. A message every child needs to hear.

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Show Up With Joy

Whatever the day brings, ballers show up with a smile, ready to spread good energy and make things better.

Why families will love it 💚

Until official reviews and endorsements are in, this section highlights the heart of the book and the message kids will carry with them long after story time.

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Confidence kids can carry

The story gives children a simple, memorable mindset they can take to school, sports, friendships, and everyday challenges.

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A read-aloud with energy

It is upbeat, encouraging, and easy to revisit — the kind of book that fits naturally into bedtime, morning routines, classrooms, and team gifts.

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Heart over perfection

At its core, Be a Baller Today! celebrates courage, resilience, kindness, and showing up with your best — not being the best.

Allison Small and family

Allison Small

Allison is a Texas mom and first-time children's book author. The daily mantra she shares with her own kids — "Be a Baller Today!" — became the heart of this book.

She writes to inspire confidence, resilience, and kindness in young readers, and partnered with the incredible illustrator April Hartmann to bring the Ballers to life with grit, grace, and joy.

A Peek Inside the Book

Colorful illustrations • Positive message • A story kids will want to read again and again

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Be among the first families to read Be a Baller Today! — a fun, confidence-building story that reminds kids to lead with courage, kindness, and heart.

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Perfect for ages 4–10 • Great for families, classrooms, and team gifts

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