Take Me Out to the Ball Game
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
By (Author) Jack Norworth
Illustrated by Gary Clement
Greystone Books,Canada
Greystone Books,Canada
1st July 2026
Canada
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Music and musicians
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 203mm, Height 279mm
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.
Author Bio
Jack Norworth (18791959) 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.
