It's not easy being a Yankees fan in Boston. Just ask my husband. Or Ben Affleck. (It's ok, son. Let it out. We won't judge. #dothprotesttoomuch)

Here are three new children's books that will have Yankees fans cheering. And not the Bronx cheer, either.

Derek Jeter hung up his cleats earlier this year, and now he's starting his own imprint. The Contract (written with Paul Mantell) is about a boy, named Derek Jeter, who chases his dreams of playing in the Major Leagues. According to an author's note, it's "based on some of my experiences growing up and playing baseball," and the "theme" of the book is: "Set Your Goals High." Third-grade Derek (the character) is remarkably — and unrealistically — self-possessed and self-aware. No matter; Jeter fans will get a kick out of this kid-version of their hero.

The Closer by Mariano Rivera (with Sue Corbett and Wayne Coffee) is an adaptation for young readers of Mo's memoir about growing up in a fishing village in Panama. (The attention-grabbing first line: "You don't mess around with machetes. I learn that as a little kid...") He works hard, gains the attention of a baseball scout, and blossoms into a baseball superstar while remaining an all-around nice guy. Didactic "Notes from Mo" inspirational-message anecdotes are interspersed. With an eight-page color-photo insert.

Pinstripe Pride: The Inside Story of the New York Yankees is a young readers' version of the adult book Pinstripe Empire written by Marty Appel, former Yankees PR director. It's a history of the Yankees juggernaut — the team's highs and lows — with a little social history thrown in as well. Those Bostonians who don't root for the home team will be happy to have this resource (though maybe throw on a paper-bag book cover if you're going outside).

The World Series starts tonight. Needless to say, the Yanks won't win it (neither will the Sox; it's the Giants v. Royals), but kids can relive the memories with these Bronx Bombers books.

Bonus: here are a couple more baseball booklists.