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Stylized illustrations place readers in the 1920s and 1930s, a time when baseball was played on the streets, listened to on radio, and enjoyed in stadiums. A rhythmic text introduces some of the period’s heroes while capturing its spirit.
This Is the Game
Diane Shore, Jessica Alexander
Illustrator:
Owen Smith Age Level:
3-6 Genre:
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