Let's go Backer and Backer

How fun it is for friends to toss the red bouncy ball to each other! But have you ever wondered where that red bouncy ball came from? In Let's Go Backer and Backer: The Red Bouncy Ball, children are invited on a playful journey of discovery, tracing the ball's story step by step into the past. With each page, curiosity is sparked as young readers learn to think about the everyday objects around them in new ways.

This engaging series was inspired by the author's twin daughters, Anna and Leah, and their special "book fest" days spent reading together. Their endless questions about where things come from led to the joyful idea of going "Backer and Backer" to explore the origins of ordinary treasures.

Benefits for Children

• Encourages curiosity and critical thinking about the world around them.
• Helps children understand cause-and-effect by tracing how things come to be.
• Builds vocabulary, sequencing skills, and memory through repetition and discovery.
• Nurtures imagination while connecting play with learning.

Benefits for Parents and Families

• Creates opportunities for meaningful conversations sparked by a child's natural "why" questions.
• Provides a fun, interactive read-aloud experience that strengthens bonds and builds family traditions.
• Gives parents an easy way to turn storytime into a gateway for curiosity, learning, and laughter.

With its lively rhythm and big-hearted purpose, Let's Go Backer and Backer: The Red Bouncy Ball is more than a story, it's an invitation to wonder together.

Maureen Devlin is a Seattle-based author. She is a former lawyer and social worker, and a forever Mom, Aunt, and Grand-Aunt. Her mission is to spread the joy of reading and learning to children. She strives to provide factual information to young minds in fun and fresh ways. She hopes her books spark curiosity about the world around us.