Hey Batta Batta Swing!
The Wild Old Days of Baseball
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About The Book
Discover what it was like before there was a pitching mound or players had numbers on their jerseys. Learn how Babe Ruth got his nickname, why Brooklyn's team was called the Dodgers, and what Roger Clemens gave to keep his lucky number 21 when he switched teams. See what clever ways players have found to win -- even ways to cheat! Sprinkled throughout are definitions of baseball's weird and wacky vocabulary, from a meatball to Uncle Charlie.
Find out which player was traded for a bag of prunes, but don't trade this book for anything! Ross MacDonald's lively pictures bring fans close to the action with plenty of mischievous fun in this free-swinging tribute to the boys of summer.
About The Illustrator
Ross MacDonald's illustrations have appeared in many magazines, including the New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Newsweek, and Time. He is also the author and illustrator of several children's books, including Another Perfect Day, which was a Publishers Weekly Best Book; Achoo! Bang! Crash! The Noisy Alphabet, which was a Publishers Weekly Best Book and a Nick Jr. Magazine Best Book; and, most recently, Bad Baby. Mr. MacDonald lives with his family in Connecticut. Visit his website at www.Ross-MacDonald.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (February 27, 2007)
- Length: 56 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416912071
- Ages: 6 - 10
Raves and Reviews
“This is a charming and hilarious tale that fantasizes about the beginnings of baseball. A sure hit with boys.” --James Patterson (USA Weekend)
Awards and Honors
- Garden State Children's Book Award Nominee (NJ)
- Parents' Choice Award Silver Medal
- Pennsylvania Reader's Choice Award
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- Author Photo (jpg): Sally Cook Photo Credit:(0.1 MB)
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