Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Published on 26. March 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-77840-324-8 (ISBN)
Description
From the award-winning illustrator of The Hockey Song comes a stunning tribute to baseball's most beloved anthem.
Take me out to the ball game!
A boy tries to convince his father to leave his work behind and join him for an afternoon-out with the crowd so they can root, root, root for the home team!
Colorful cartoon-style illustrations bring the nostalgic lyrics to life, making it an infectious read-aloud for readers young and old.
Perfect for families, young sports fans, and enthusiastic baseball lovers, this fresh take on a classic song is a joyful celebration of the sights, sounds, and spirit of the old ball game.
Take me out to the ball game!
A boy tries to convince his father to leave his work behind and join him for an afternoon-out with the crowd so they can root, root, root for the home team!
Colorful cartoon-style illustrations bring the nostalgic lyrics to life, making it an infectious read-aloud for readers young and old.
Perfect for families, young sports fans, and enthusiastic baseball lovers, this fresh take on a classic song is a joyful celebration of the sights, sounds, and spirit of the old ball game.
Reviews / Votes
"The perfect way to get your little player in the mood for a game."-The Bookworm Sez
"Essential....Will delight all baseball fans."
-Kiss the Book Jr.
"Every library should have a version of this rousing song in its collection ... Perfect for baseball book displays or ball themed story times, for any ages."
-Youth Services Book Review
"Offer[s] an amusing bit of parent-child bonding over the pleasures of watching a game that is and has always been rich in traditions. Steps up to the plate with a smile."
-Kirkus Reviews
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 206 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77840-324-8 (9781778403248)
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Persons
Jack Norworth (1879-1959) was a songwriter, singer, and vaudeville performer. Norworth wrote the lyrics to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in 1908, and it is still a hit today.
Gary Clement is an award-winning author and illustrator. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, Mother Jones, and newspapers and magazines across North America. He illustrated The Hockey Song, also published by Greystone Kids. Gary lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Gary Clement is an award-winning author and illustrator. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, Mother Jones, and newspapers and magazines across North America. He illustrated The Hockey Song, also published by Greystone Kids. Gary lives in Toronto, Ontario.