Books with title Casey at the Bat

Let's put our hands together! Now batting for Mudville . . . CaseyAmerica has been waiting for this mighty ballplayer to step up to the plate and right his wrong that left Mudville in a state of gloom. Now, in this humorous, seam-splitting sequel to Ernest Lawrence Thayer's "Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic," award-winning author Dan Gutman offers Casey what any failed sports hero most desires—a second chance.Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher bring fans the tense excitement of a thrilling game with their fabulous art and inventive design. All eyes will be on Casey as he comes back to bat. . . . Will he finally bring joy to Mudville?

Visions in Poetry is an exciting and unique series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. Casey at the Bat, the fourth book in the series, is more than a poem about a proud and mighty slugger who strikes out during the big game. It is a slice of baseball lore, as much a part of the game as hot dogs and the seventh-inning stretch. Illustrator Joe Morse sets the poem on gritty urban streets with a multiracial cast of characters. It's a startlingly fresh approach that not only revives the poem for a new generation, but also brings it new richness and depth.

Casey at the Bat Casey at the Bat is a new work for narrator and symphony orchestra in the tradition of Peter and the Wolf. This very high quality recording featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra, with original music composed and conducted by Stephen Simon, is part of Stephen & Bonnie Simon’s new Stories in Music™ that introduces children to symphonic music. Combining education with entertainment, each CD includes tracks about the composer and the author, what to listen for with musical examples by the conductor, a version of a major theme in a different musical genre (on this CD the Casey March performed by the Michigan State Band), plus a Suzuki play-along track. The accompanying Magic Maestro Program Book provides background information on the music, the poet, and the history of the poem, as well as activities. These CDs expand children’s musical horizons, develop critical listening skills, and provide a wonderful opportunity for adult and child to share musical and learning experiences together. Appropriate for all ages (and highly informative for adults as well!).