Title: Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888
Author: Ernest Lawrence Thayer
Illustrator: Christopher Bing
Genre: Historical Fiction
Summary: This book is a depiction of the famous poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer about Mighty Casey and the Mudville Nine. The illustrations portray the team and their supposed hero Casey in his big at-bat. In addition, each drawing includes fictional newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, photographs, and other historical memorabilia from baseball in the 1800s.
Commentary: This is a beautiful storybook that brings to life a classic tale. While readers enjoy the detailed and historical drawings, they are exposed to the dramatic language of Thayer's poem. This book really deserves its Caldecott Honor. Bing did an amazing job recreating the nation's pastime.
Reading Level: This book is appropriate for Pre-K and up, but the language is sophisticated enough to make it at least 3rd grade level.
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