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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Take Me Out to the Yakyu
Written & illustrated by Aaron Meshon
A boy explores baseball's cultural traditions in America and Japan with his grandfathers.
40 pages· 299 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young boy embarks on a journey across continents, experiencing baseball with his grandfathers in America and Japan. As he delves into the sport's cultural nuances, he discovers the unique traditions that make each game special. Will he find common ground between these two worlds, or will the differences deepen his appreciation for the sport? This vibrant tale captures the heart of baseball, uniting family and culture in a celebration of the beloved pastime.
From the publisher
You may know that baseball is the Great American Pastime, but did you know that it is also a beloved sport in Japan? Come along with one little boy and his grandfathers, one in America and one in Japan, as he learns about baseball and its rich, varying cultural traditions. This debut picture book from Aaron Meshon is a home run—don’t be surprised if the vivid illustrations and energetic text leave you shouting, “LET’S PLAY YAKYU!”
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 299
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.4
out of 7
4.5
“The illustrations aren't great but the story was interesting. I learned a few things about baseball in Japan.”
Mr. Staccato
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 157471
Publication
- Published
- February 19, 2013
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781442441774
- LCCN
- 2011050907
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