Take Me Out to the Yakyu
A love of baseball spans two countries in this volume which compares and contrasts a child’s experience taking in a ballgame at the stadium with his American pop pop with watching yakyu at the dome with his Japanese ji ji. Each double-page spread uses color and placement to clearly distinguish between the two countries. Pre-game anticipation and post-game satisfaction are universal, while souvenirs, food concessions, and audience cheers are distinctive to each locale. Supplementary material offers an English/Japanese glossary and fascinating facts about differences in the game by country. A two-dimensional flat style of illustration creates a visual ambiance that feels simultaneously retro and contemporary. ©2014 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Aaron Meshon
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Comparisons
Families
Grandfathers
Japanese and Japanese Americans
Multiracial Characters/Families
Sports
Diversity subject:
Asian
Publisher:
Atheneum
Publish Year: 2013
Pages: 36
ISBN: 9781442441774
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Meshon