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Casey at the Bat is Ernest Lawrence Thayer’s classic children’s poem of glory and tragedy on the baseball diamond.  It’s late in the ninth inning, and Mudville is down 4 to 2 with two men on base.  All hope seems lost when Casey advances to the plate to take a swing and save the day, or not.

This edition of Thayer’s classic is a real treat for the eyes, with illustrations by prolific children’s artist C.F. Payne.  Kids will marvel in Payne’s depiction of baseball in the year 1888 as they enjoy the suspense of figuring out whether or not Casey will come through for the Mudville Nine.

Deemed “A Ballad of the Republic Sung in 1888”, Casey at the Bat is a story with meaning on many levels.  To some it is a parallel to politics, to others it is the story of a hero who sometimes is too confident for his own good.  For children ages 6-9, Casey at the Bat offers an important lesson that can help to prevent underestimation in their own lives.

A perfect gift for children who love sports, and any child with an appreciation for a climactic struggle between a hero and his own weaknesses, Ernest Lawrence Thayer’s Casey at the Bat is a timeless story with enormous staying power that is sure to find a permanent place on the bookshelf of the child you love!

Hardcover