Casey at the Bat (Paperback)

Ernest L. Thayer

ISBN 10: 1554534585 / ISBN 13: 9781554534586

Published by Kids Can Press, West Toronto, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Visions in Poetry is an exciting and unique series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. Casey at the Bat, the fourth book in the series, is more than a poem about a proud and mighty slugger who strikes out during the big game. It is a slice of baseball lore, as much a part of the game as hot dogs and the seventh-inning stretch. Illustrator Joe Morse sets the poem on gritty urban streets with a multiracial cast of characters. It's a startlingly fresh approach that not only revives the poem for a new generation, but also brings it new richness and depth. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour AGES 10 + The fourth book in the highly acclaimed Visions in Poetry series is a slice of baseball lore, which revives the poem for a new generation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Casey at the Bat (Paperback)
• Publisher: Kids Can Press, West Toronto
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1554534585
• ISBN 13: 9781554534586
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Morse, Joe
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Visions in Poetry is an exciting and unique series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. Casey at the Bat, the fourth book in the series, is more than a poem about a proud and mighty slugger who strikes out during the big game. It is a slice of baseball lore, as much a part of the game as hot dogs and the seventh-inning stretch. Illustrator Joe Morse sets the poem on gritty urban streets with a multiracial cast of characters. It's a startlingly fresh approach that not only revives the poem for a new generation, but also brings it new richness and depth.

About the Author

Joe Morse is an award-winning illustrator and the director of Sheridan Institute's illustration degree program in Toronto, Ontario. His first picture book, Casey at the Bat, has received numerous honors.