Ballpark

by Elisha Cooper

If you think a ball game at a stadium is simply a matter of nine innings and a hot dog, you are in for a surprise. Come and join the players, coaches, vendors, reporters, umpires, groundskeepers, and fans, and find out what really happens before--and after--the magic begins.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Sports, Juvenile

40 pages, Hardcover

First published March 23, 1998

Reviews

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made you feel like you were there. Could have done without the words being jumbled about.

[Pat Marrujo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book that doesn't have any deep meaning, but just gives a summary of everything that happens to make a MLB baseball game. It focuses on the vendors, grounds crew, players, fans, child admirers etc...

One thing I thought was really cool about the book was that it was illustrated to model Yankee Stadium (old Yankee Stadium). The flag poles, ad signs and bleachers looked like the storied ballpark. A savvy baseball fan might notice it.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great vocabulary, but too long for little kids that want to learn how to play.
I was hoping for a book that was simpler in describing how to play the game.
But it does go through the process of preparing the field and players getting ready by getting dressed and stretching. Talks about the ticket collectors on the turnstiles the national anthem the snacks. I'm gonna look for another book that teaches about baseball.

[Tricia · Rating 1 out of 5]

small text. boring story. mediocre illustrations. not a do over.