Encouraging pickleball lovers of ALL abilities to thrive and connect.

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​Where it All Started
Join Ollie, meet some new friends, ​and take a trip to go back to where it all began!
Meet the book that started it all — How Pickleball Saved Ollie Otter.
This heartwarming story introduced readers to the lovable Ollie Otter and his journey of self-discovery through the game of pickleball. Filled with fun, adventure, and meaningful themes like fairness, connection, and believing in yourself, this story continues to resonate with children of all ages.
Whether you're reading it for the first time or revisiting Ollie’s world, this beloved book reminds us that encouragement and friendship can make all the difference.
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Children's books about love and acceptance
From the tall oak trees of northern Michigan to the rocky shores of Chile, the sport of pickleball is changing lives across the world. How Pickleball Saved Ollie Otter and Larry and Ollie's New Release --  "New Friends. Share the Love" --  are stories of critters who discover love, acceptance, connection and encouragement  through the sport of pickleball.   

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What people are saying about the books

Pickleball is so much more than a sport. The health benefits, friendships and connections are priceless -- just like what will find in Larry's books with the characters (he calls them" critters") he weaves into positive stories of family, community, love and encouragement." 
—Jennifer Lucore, professional pickleball player, global ambassador, 2019 Inductee into the Pickleball Hall of Fame, USA Pickleball Historian and author
This book has opened my children’s minds and imaginations. ​I read this to them every night, sometimes twice.
— Danielle Funk
Larry takes us to a new level with this simple and powerful story... you will be reminded how love and compassion are still two of the most powerful words we can express and live out to make a difference.
— Mitch Dunn, president & co-founder of Cincinnati Pickleball Club
It's a very good story that captures the heart because of its themes of kindness, inclusion, and love.
— Claude Corbitt
A fun, personal and inspirational story for children and the pickleball community. ”
— Rich "Jonesy" Jones, US Pickleball Association Ambassador

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