pickles and paradise: poems for pickleballers($12.99Value)

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AS SEEN ON TV -- KATO LIVING SHOW Celebrate the Humor, Heart, and Community of Pickleball Pickleball is more than a sport. It is a way of life. Pickles and Paradise is pickleball poetry that captures the charm, camaraderie, and everyday humor of the court in 80 whimsical poems paired with simple doodle-style illustrations. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a weekend dinker, or someone who just loves the pop of a paddle, these verses will spark a smile and feel instantly familiar. Light-hearted and full of references that pickleball lovers will recognize, this collection celebrates everything that makes the game special: shared laughter, creative shots, friendly dinks at the kitchen line, meaningful friendships, epic rallies, and the joy that comes from showing up and playing together. It is a tribute to the community that grows every time two players step onto the court. A perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, Christmas, retirement, or just because. Give it to the friend, parent, grandparent, or doubles partner who always says, “One more game.” Key Features: Whimsical Court Humor: Light and relatable poems inspired by real pickleball moments 80 Illustrated Poems: Each spread pairs a playful verse with a simple, expressive doodle Great Gift for Pickleball Players: Fun and thoughtful for teammates, leagues, friends, and family Celebrates Community: Highlights companionship, shared play, and the friendly spirit of the court Conversation Starter: Perfect for coffee tables, clubhouses, pro shops, and gift stores Appeals to Paddle Sport Fans: Enjoyable for pickleball players, casual padel players, and tennis cross-overs Poetry forms include: sonnets, villanelle, free verse, diamante, haiku, couplets, odes, acrostic, sestina, limericks, cinquain, narrative, concrete/shape poem, prose poetry. "I've never played pickle ball, but still really enjoyed this poetry collection. My favourite poems were "Networking" and "Shadow Court Problems". In "Shadow Court Problems" I really felt the sense of a sort of butterfly effect, how one small event, like a lens not changing can lose you the game. Overall, I would have preferred a bit more depth in the poems, but understand that they were intended to be more lighthearted." Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------ "Me and my friend are OBSSESSED with pickleball. I saw this book of poems and it ending up being hilarious! The poem about stalking court times was one of the best. Love the doodles. Some of the poems are similar but loved them anyway. Great gift for your pickleball loving friends." Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------ ""Pickles and Paradise" serves up a fun slice of pickleball life, poetically speaking. Johnson nails the obsession, the laughter, and the inevitable "pickle" moments with wit and heart. It's a light, breezy read, peppered with doodles that add to the charm. This book's a solid, smile-inducing nod to the sport's unique blend of joy and mild madness. Perfect for a quick, entertaining break, or a gift for the pickleball fiend in your life." Overall Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------ Kristin F. Johnson is an award-winning poet and the author of Fearless, a middle-grade adventure novel. She spent more than 13 years as a college writing instructor, supporting young writers in developing their voices. Outside of her writing life, Kristin is an avid pickleball player, board game enthusiast, and basketball fan. She lives in Minnesota with her family and enjoys spending time outdoors and on the court. More at kfjbooks.com and Instagram: @kfjbooks