- famous baseball poem put to illustrations
- includes a lengthy introduction that places the poem into its historic context and gives interesting extras
- unique illustrations help readers who are less familiar with baseball
Type: picture book
Ages: 6 to adult
Author: Ernest Lawrence Thayer
Illustrator: Jim Hill
Don’t peek at the ending! This poem has an infamous twist I hope you can experience without spoilers. Casey at the Bat is a favorite of many and has been an inspiration for songs, movies, and even cartoons.
The text is in the public domain (linked below), but I highly recommend finding this illustrated copy for your home library. It’s a delicious read-aloud and I hope your family enjoys it!
Project Gutenberg (public domain) direct link: here
If that link breaks, the poem is found in: The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI. (of X.) by Marshall P.Wilder