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Baseball Is . . .

The ultimate celebration of an all-American sport, this picture book captures the joy and the history of baseball and knocks it out of the park. Don't wait for Opening Day to start your baseball season Crack open "Baseball Is" and revel in the fun of this all-American game Perfect for the stats-counting superfan and the brand-new little leaguer, "Baseball Is" captures the spirit of this cherished pastime, honoring its legendary past, and eagerly anticipating the future of the sport that is stitched into our history.

Released: 2014 • Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books • ISBN: 9781416955023 • Ages: 7-10

REVIEWS:
2014 Eureka! Honor Award (California Reading Association)

"This is a beautiful, well-crafted text that will be welcomed and embraced by fans of the game."
School Library Journal

"Verse rises well above the quotidian with a genuine flash of poetic power hitting...Colón highlights players, sportscasters, teams, and stadiums from across the country and over time, inviting young fans to search for their favorites and vie with their peers for the title of baseball cognoscente....it may just help some kids keep their spirits up until opening day."
BCCB

* "Love of our national game shines in every word and picture. A grand slam."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"More than a decade after America Is..., Borden returns with a rosy tribute to the national pastime... It’s a warm and passionate ode to the game, whether it’s being played in stadiums or backyards."
Publishers Weekly