Overview
This collection of poems includes “Casey at the Bat” and May Swenson’s classic “Analysis of Baseball” as well as newer, lesser-known pieces that will be embraced by all who play, watch, dream about, and celebrate the game of baseball.
A collection of nineteen poems about baseball, including playing and watching the game.
Synopsis
This collection of poems includes “Casey at the Bat” and May Swenson’s classic “Analysis of Baseball” as well as newer, lesser-known pieces that will be embraced by all who play, watch, dream about, and celebrate the game of baseball.
Children's Literature
The poems are a wonderful cross-section of this favorite American sport. Moving from the game to the players, the equipment, and even an ode to the umpire, the poetry is easy to take and complimented with terrific oils by Medlock. It is a collection that features children and adults, boys and girls all playing the game, plus a third of the poems were written by women. Try a comparison of "Casey at the Bat" in this collection with the one by Polacco to generate discussion about the artists and they way they interpret stories.