Basketball enjoys worldwide popularity, and kids all over the world love to play it. Basketball for Kids is an illustrated guide with a simple approach to the sport aimed at children and young teens. The book first briefly introduces kids to the sport of basketball, from its origins to present day. From there, they read about the principal rules and basic techniques of the game: shooting, dribbling, passing, and much more. All this tutorial advice is accompanied by humorous and colorful illustrations that will engage the readers. The book also describes popular teams, players, and leagues from over the world. Basketball for Kids is an enjoyable, easy-to-understand guide for kids to help them take their first steps in the game.

Alberto Bertolazzi has collaborated with many newspapers and created numerous illustrated books. In 2011, he launched his writing career with the novel Il rugby salverà il mondo (Rugby Will Save the World). He has practiced many types of sports, some at a competitive level, others as an amateur. Alberto has been a diving instructor, the president of an amateur soccer league, and the coach and trainer of junior soccer and rugby teams. He also contributed to drafting educational and informative books about sports.