Jack at Bat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Jack at Bat

Written by Mac Barnett · Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

Book #3 in the A Jack Book series

A mischievous rabbit must hit a home run, but snacks distract him.

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80 pages· 617 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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In a lively baseball showdown, Jack the rabbit is tasked with hitting a crucial home run for the Lady Town Ladies. But as the game hangs in the balance, Jack's attention wavers when he spots some tempting snacks. Can he overcome his mischievous nature and save the day, or will his appetite lead to chaos? Join Jack, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog in this hilarious early reader adventure where every swing counts and surprises lurk at every base.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack is not allowed to swing the bat, so he is told to be the Bat Boy. That is, until the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats are tied. It’s up to Jack to hit a home run, but on the way to home plate he spots some snacks . . . Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Words
617
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
350L
Themes & topics
Books about baseballBooks about dogsBooks about sports and recreationBooks about bunnies and rabbitsBooks about habits and behavior
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.5
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
February 4, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593113820

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