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Title: Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888 (Caldecott Honor Book, 2001) by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, Christopher Bing ISBN: 1-929766-00-9 Publisher: Handprint Books Pub. Date: October, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.91 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A classic baseball poem with museum-like illustrations
Comment: Our elementary school library currently has three versions of the classic baseball poem, "Casey at the Bat," by three different illustrators. This one was added because of its well-deserved status as a Caldecott Honor book (for illustrations).
Since I usually make an annual Spring tradition of reading "Casey" to some classes, I can tell you that this edition by Christopher Bing works very nicely for group read-alouds. However in this setting kids miss out on the many interesting--but smaller--details that Bing has added to each page, such as a faded newspaper clipping about "the barbaric practice of using only a single ball throughout the nine innings of play..." Students are also drawn to the 1880s currency--bills and coins--shown on the page that says, "We'd put up even money now with Casey at the bat."
Christopher Bing has created a mini-museum display that many children will devour like an "I Spy" book, particularly if they are baseball fans or history buffs.
If you are not familiar with this wonderful poem, I'd put it in the same "classic" status as "The Night Before Christmas," by Clement C. Moore; "Paul Revere's Ride," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; or "The Cremation of Sam McGee," by Robert Service.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Well-Done Timeless Classic
Comment: Originally submitted to a newspaper in 1883, Ernest Lawrence Thayer's poem "Casey at the Bat" has become an American classic. In essence, it is baseball's equivalent version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."
"Casey at the Bat" has become a part of pop culture, and is still one of the most talked about stories of all time. Christopher Bing takes the wonderful classic, and adds in some amazing illustrations to make for a fantastic children's book. Presenting the poem with a myriad of sepia toned images is exceptional and eye catchy. The book reads like a scrapbook, with amazing-looking old newspaper clippings that reflect the times of the story. There are also pictures of old currency and replica baseball tickets to give it a more complete feel.
The book is put together quite nicely. Again, the illustrations are perfect, and the scrapbook appearance gives it a genuine look of something that you will want to treasure with your children. This is a classic poem that every person should have the benefit of hearing. Christopher Bing's version is the best I've ever seen, and is a must for any family with children. There will be plenty of joy in your home with this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year
Comment: I love this poem- ever since I've been reading it at the age of 8! Christopher Bing's illustrations bring it to life for those who can't imagine sitting in the stands at this sad game. They jump off the page at you and you are there! A collectors item.
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Title: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Christopher Bing ISBN: 1929766130 Publisher: Handprint Books Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: So You Want to Be President? (Caldecott Medal Book, 2001) by Judith St. George, David Small, Judith St George ISBN: 0399234071 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: 07 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
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Title: My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann ISBN: 0761315357 Publisher: Millbrook Pr Trade Pub. Date: 01 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Noah's Ark (Caldecott Honor Book, 2003) by Jerry Pinkney ISBN: 1587172011 Publisher: SeaStar Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry... (Caldecott Honor Books, 2000) by Molly Garrett Bang ISBN: 0590189794 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: March, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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