Description
Batters up! A reimagining of the classic baseball anthem!
You've heard that we root, root, root for the home team and enjoy some peanuts and cracker jacks, but do you know the diverse history and culture behind America's favorite pastime turned global phenomenon? In this twist on the classic song, enjoy the familiar tune while learning about iconic baseball events, players, and parks that shaped the sport as we know it today.
About the Author
Nathalie Alonso is a Cuban American journalist and writer from Queens, New York. In addition to writing books for children, she has contributed to a myriad of newspapers, magazines, and websites. True to her Cuban roots, Nathalie is a huge baseball fan and has worked for Major League Baseball as a translator, producer, and reporter since 2006.
Naida Mazzenga is an Italian illustrator who lives and works in Barcelona, Spain. In recent years, she has been selected twice as a finalist for the CCBF "Golden Pinwheel" award (2020/2021) and once for the BCBF Illustrators' Exhibition (2020). The BCBF finalist drawings were used last year as the graphic image of the "Illustrator Exhibition" in Taiwan. She draws digitally but her work is heavily influenced by her passion and practice of Risograph printing. She has published several illustrated books, including Our World: Italy by Barefoot Books.
Singer/songwriter Francesca Fuentes began singing and writing songs at age 12 after receiving her first guitar from her uncle and taking lessons shortly after. In 2019, she was awarded Best Film for her music video "Rock W Me," at Lovesick Film Festival and is currently working on her debut album. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, with her family, her dogs Hope and Luna, and many other pets.
Book Information
ISBN 9798888593714
Author Nathalie Alonso
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 168g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 254mm * 4mm
You've heard that we root, root, root for the home team and enjoy some peanuts and cracker jacks, but do you know the diverse history and culture behind America's favorite pastime turned global phenomenon? In this twist on the classic song, enjoy the familiar tune while learning about iconic baseball events, players, and parks that shaped the sport as we know it today.
- Celebrate America's 250th birthday by learning about it's favorite pastime
- End notes include more baseball facts about the game, players and parks
- Includes QR code access to audio and video animation
About the Author
Nathalie Alonso is a Cuban American journalist and writer from Queens, New York. In addition to writing books for children, she has contributed to a myriad of newspapers, magazines, and websites. True to her Cuban roots, Nathalie is a huge baseball fan and has worked for Major League Baseball as a translator, producer, and reporter since 2006.
Naida Mazzenga is an Italian illustrator who lives and works in Barcelona, Spain. In recent years, she has been selected twice as a finalist for the CCBF "Golden Pinwheel" award (2020/2021) and once for the BCBF Illustrators' Exhibition (2020). The BCBF finalist drawings were used last year as the graphic image of the "Illustrator Exhibition" in Taiwan. She draws digitally but her work is heavily influenced by her passion and practice of Risograph printing. She has published several illustrated books, including Our World: Italy by Barefoot Books.
Singer/songwriter Francesca Fuentes began singing and writing songs at age 12 after receiving her first guitar from her uncle and taking lessons shortly after. In 2019, she was awarded Best Film for her music video "Rock W Me," at Lovesick Film Festival and is currently working on her debut album. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, with her family, her dogs Hope and Luna, and many other pets.
Book Information
ISBN 9798888593714
Author Nathalie Alonso
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 168g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 254mm * 4mm
