FICTION

Quacky Baseball

by Peter ABRAHAMS
978-0-06122-978-7.
COPY ISBN
PreS-K—Thumby, the smallest duckling on the team, is starting in his first opening-day baseball game for the Webbies. The story begins at the top of the ninth, with the opposing team at bat. The artwork is stronger than the text. Morrison provides painterly renditions of the action and draws some scenes with a unique perspective to show how it feels to be a rookie at the plate waiting for the pitch or a novice fielder hoping to catch a ball to make the third out. Readers will sense Thumby's anxiety as he is often portrayed with his thumb in his mouth. Humorous batting tips are sprinkled throughout. New players will enjoy the traditional happy ending with the bons mots on the final page.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
This cheerful title follows a small, thumb-sucking duck who smacks a home run to lift his team to victory. Transitions from one page to the next can be disorientingly abrupt; still, young baseball fans might well identify with Thumby's success. Morrison's textured illustrations are energetic and colorful. A few "Batting Tip" text boxes are included.
Reviewed by Blair Christolon , Feb 01, 2011

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