Our Little League [Hardcover]

Chuck Solomon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 1988 | Age Level: 3 and up

Text and photographs follow the Little Mets of Brooklyn as they prepare for and play the big game against the Bombers.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Just in time for opening day, here's a bright, breezy introduction to the world of organized baseball. Solomon's camera follows a Little League team, the Little Mets, through a Saturday practice and then the big game versus the Bombers. A simple text describing the action is illustrated with several pictures on each spread. Dozens of color photographs, taken by a Sports Illustrated photographer, are of exceptional quality. The book is a standout it's bound to make fans even of spectators. And its message is loud and clear; as the kids' supportive coach reminds them, "The most important thing is to keep having fun." Shot after shot of enthusiastic Little Leaguers, all trying hard (some succeeding, some not), project the fun and energy of the game with the accuracy of a well-aimed pitch. Ages 4-7.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3 Little leaguers will enjoy this brief description of a practice and game between two teams of very little leaguers. This is not a how-to or a histo ry; rather, it is a picture essay for young players who will probably get a kick out of seeing kids like themselves playing ball. Solomon's photos are crisp and clear, the colors brilliantly reproduced. It is the pictures that carry the book; the slight text is decidedly secondary, although most second graders should be able to read it by themselves. Dick meyer's Baseball Is for Me (Lerner, 1978), contains more information on how to play for youngsters looking for instruction. The only problem with Sol omon's book is the scarcity of minority children in the illustrations. One (pig- tailed) girl, one Oriental, and one black on two teams comes across more as to kenism than integration. Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Ran dolph, Mass.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (April 30, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517567989
• ISBN-13: 978-0517567982
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,542,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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