Pickleball Pip
A children's picture book

Meet Pickleball Pip & the Great Zoo Rescue

A delightful children's picture book about friendship, belonging, and the game we love.

Buy on Amazon Paperback available now. Hardcover & Kindle coming soon.
Cover of Pickleball Pip and the Great Zoo Rescue: a smiling young chimpanzee peeks out of jungle leaves, holding a yellow pickleball.
Ages 4–8
Book 1

Pickleball Pip and the Great Zoo Rescue

One little chimp. One yellow ball. One extraordinary adventure.

Rescued from the African jungle, a young chimp named Pip arrives at Sunny Skies Zoo, where everything is new and nothing feels like home. Lonely and unsure, Pip struggles to find his place among the other chimpanzees. But when a new game called pickleball arrives at the zoo, something unexpected begins to happen.

Can a little chimp, a paddle, and a whole lot of heart change everything?

  • Ages 4–8
  • Picture book
  • By Adriana Falco
  • PaperbackAvailable nowBuy on Amazon
  • HardcoverOn its wayComing soon
  • KindleOn its wayComing soon
The series

Pip's adventures are just getting started

Pip has more fun on the way. Follow along so you're the first to know when his next adventure arrives.

Cover of Pickleball Pip and the Great Zoo Rescue
Book 1

Pickleball Pip and the Great Zoo Rescue

Available nowBuy on Amazon
Book 2

Pickleball Pip and the Great Zoo Escape

Coming soon
About the author

Adriana Falco

Adriana Falco is an author, publisher, and lifelong athlete with a passion for storytelling and inspiring young readers. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Pickleball Weekly, a digital magazine reaching readers in more than 100 countries worldwide.

With over 25 years of experience in global marketing, media, and communications, Adriana has held senior executive leadership positions, combining creative storytelling with brand development and international audience engagement. A former NCAA Division I lacrosse player and PPR-certified pickleball instructor, Adriana has played pickleball since 2012 and enjoys introducing children to the sport. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Villanova University, a Master of Arts Administration degree from Drexel University and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

Pickleball Pip and the Great Zoo Rescue is her debut children's picture book, bringing together her love of animals, sports, and storytelling in a heartwarming adventure about friendship, belonging, and discovering confidence.

  • Playing since 2012PPR-Certified Pickleball Instructor
  • The Pickleball WeeklyFounder & editor-in-chief, read in 100+ countries
  • Former NCAA D-I athleteLacrosse
  • SCBWI memberSociety of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Follow Pip

Pip is getting his very own Instagram. Check back soon for behind-the-scenes fun, events, and news about his next adventure.

Instagram coming soon