yapha's review
5.0
Casey at the Bat has been a favorite poem of mine since childhood, and it is now one of my favorite poems to read aloud. The illustrations by Christopher Bing in this version, however, take it to a whole new level. The details are phenomenal and the students are stunned that these are illustrations and not photographs. They really help to bring this classic poem to life for a new generation. Recommended for all ages to share together.
libraryrobin's review
5.0
My new favorite illustrations to my old favorite poem. Reminiscent of Chris van Allsburg's style.
madissenvermeer's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
2.75
Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer is a narrative poetry book. This book was published on January 1, 1978, and is for ages 10+. This poem tells the story of a famous baseball player who doesn't perform well during a big moment in the game. This poem also has additional text that is placing this event during a little league game. I liked this poem and thought it was interesting how it takes a big event and compares it to a little league game. I would have this poem in my classroom library because it is a poetry book and includes a sport that many people would love. <baseball> <poetry> <Little League>
staceym's review
I read the book every year to my students on Opening Day. My copy is special to me because it was autographed in 2001 before the Red Sox won the World Series again.
calistareads's review
4.0
I love the Disney cartoon short of this little story. It’s funny and pretty much the same thing. No one is really into baseball in this house, but my dad is. He played every sport in his high school and he has an enduring love for his baseball cardinals when they were in St. Louis. So my dad is visiting at the moment and I let him read this to everyone while he was here. It was a family story time.
I gave this 4 stars because how they tell the story with old newspaper clippings was really interesting and unique. It really fit the story perfectly. It puts you in the feel of being in baseball.
With everything we did to make the story fun, the kids are not into baseball (me either). The nephew did like the ending where Casey strikes out. He thought that was funny, but that was all he cared for. Still, his Poppy was very entertaining and he put in all the historical commentary and the kids loved seeing Poppy be so silly. He gave this 4 stars for the whole experience. The niece laughed at her Poppy. She said she didn’t care for the story, but it was fun anyway. She enjoyed seeing Poppy swing his hips like he was going to bat. She gave this 3 stars.
I gave this 4 stars because how they tell the story with old newspaper clippings was really interesting and unique. It really fit the story perfectly. It puts you in the feel of being in baseball.
With everything we did to make the story fun, the kids are not into baseball (me either). The nephew did like the ending where Casey strikes out. He thought that was funny, but that was all he cared for. Still, his Poppy was very entertaining and he put in all the historical commentary and the kids loved seeing Poppy be so silly. He gave this 4 stars for the whole experience. The niece laughed at her Poppy. She said she didn’t care for the story, but it was fun anyway. She enjoyed seeing Poppy swing his hips like he was going to bat. She gave this 3 stars.
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