From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5?The title of this short compilation is somewhat deceiving, as the book includes funny anecdotes from baseball history, references to players' unusual names or nicknames, and some jokes and riddles. The jokes, mostly dialogues, are largely unsuccessful: "Catcher: 'You look a little nervous out there today.' Pitcher: 'Whenever I pitch against the Cubs, I just can't bear it.' " The anecdotes, however, contain the sort of goofy bits of trivia that have sustained baseball fans for years. Adding to the presentation are Vasconcellos's pen-and-ink cartoons, with a particularly effective frog in the outfield snaring a fly ball. This volume seems somewhat slapped together, but Christopher's popularity should keep it from collecting dust on the shelf.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, ILCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Gr. 2^-4, younger for reading aloud. Although billed as a joke and riddle book, this is also full of snippets of interesting baseball lore. For instance, in 1985 Bert Campaneris made baseball history by playing all nine positions--in one game! These brief anecdotes are what set the book above the usual riddle compilations. Clever pen-and-ink drawings add to the fun. Ilene Cooper
Card catalog description
A collection of jokes, riddles, and humorous anecdotes about the game of baseball.
Baseball Jokes and Riddles ANNOTATION
A collection of jokes, riddles, and humorous anecdotes about the game of baseball.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
What are the best kind of shoes to wear for stealing bases?
Get ready to hold your sides and roll your eyes - America's best-loved sports writer for children has let his sense of humor loose! This collection of wacky jokes, riddles, puns, and anecdotes about our favorite pastime is sure to liven up the diamond and the locker room. Just try to keep from groaning and giggling!
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot
Little stories, jokes and other amusing information about the game of baseball and its stars fill this book, e.g. the all-cooking team Bob Lemon, Darryl Strawberry, Jim Rice etc. More than 50 jokes to tickle your funny bone and amusing illustrations fill every page of the book.
School Library Journal
Gr 3-5The title of this short compilation is somewhat deceiving, as the book includes funny anecdotes from baseball history, references to players' unusual names or nicknames, and some jokes and riddles. The jokes, mostly dialogues, are largely unsuccessful: "Catcher: `You look a little nervous out there today.' Pitcher: `Whenever I pitch against the Cubs, I just can't bear it.' " The anecdotes, however, contain the sort of goofy bits of trivia that have sustained baseball fans for years. Adding to the presentation are Vasconcellos's pen-and-ink cartoons, with a particularly effective frog in the outfield snaring a fly ball. This volume seems somewhat slapped together, but Christopher's popularity should keep it from collecting dust on the shelf.Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL
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