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The Babe & I
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The Babe & I Paperback - 2004

by Adler, David A

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It's 1932 and hard times are everywhere. But America still loves baseball, and Babe Ruth is their star. Two boys discover that with some creativity, hard work, and a little help from the Babe himself, they can do their part to help out their own team. Full color.

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Clarion Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Details

  • Title The Babe & I
  • Author Adler, David A
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books
  • Date 2004-03-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # V18A-03990
  • ISBN 9780152050269 / 0152050264
  • Weight 0.37 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 10.97 x 0.12 in (22.86 x 27.86 x 0.30 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 590
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Fathers and sons, Baseball
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 97037580
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

Summary

It's 1932 and hard times are everywhere. But life isn't all bad. America still loves baseball, and Babe Ruth is the star of the game. And two boys are about to discover that with some creativity, hard work, and a little help from the Babe himself, they can do their part to help out their own team!

From the publisher

DAVID A. ADLER has written more than a hundred books, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man and Mama Played Baseball. He lives on Long Island, New York.

TERRY WIDENER's work has been featured in Esquire, Harper's, Sports Illustrated, and on the cover of Time. He has also illustrated several books for children, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man. He lives in McKinney, Texas.

First line

FOR MY BIRTHDAY I was hoping my parents would give me a bicycle.

Media reviews

"The kind of book that makes you want to buy season tickets."
--The Horn Book

"Adler and Widener score big--their book reads like a labor of love."
--Publishers Weekly

[star] "This nostalgic, heartwarming story about hard work and teamwork
highlights heroes big and small."--Booklist (starred review)

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 03/15/2004, Page 0
  • PW Notes and Reprints, 03/15/2004, Page 77

About the author

DAVID A. ADLER has written more than a hundred books, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man and Mama Played Baseball. He lives on Long Island, New York.

TERRY WIDENER's work has been featured in Esquire, Harper's, Sports Illustrated, and on the cover of Time. He has also illustrated several books for children, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man. He lives in McKinney, Texas.