Take Me Out to the Ballgame

This book is a unique rendition of the iconic song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," illustrated by Jim Burke. It transports readers to an exciting era of American baseball, specifically highlighting a controversial 1908 match-up between the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs, featuring superstar pitcher Christy Mathewson. Filled with historical details, fan-pleasing trivia, and evocative paintings, it vividly recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of a ballpark from a century ago. It's perfect for introducing children aged 4-11 to baseball history, classic songs, and the joy of shared experiences.

In this rendering of the beloved song Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Jim Burke captures an exciting era of America's favorite pastime - as well as the incredible story of one controversial contest that went down in the history books: In 1908, the year the anthem was written, one of the all-time most memorable match-ups in baseball history occurred when the New York Giants faced the reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs with their greatest weapon - Christy Mathewson, the greatest pitcher in Giants history and America's first true sports superstar. Filled with fan-pleasing trivia and nostalgic paintings, here is a remarkable orchestration that brings the sights, sounds and smells of the ballpark, a century ago, vividly to life.