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Here Comes the Strikeout! Paperback – October 25, 1978

by Leonard Kessler (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 99 ratings
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With lessons on practice and perseverance, this is the perfect beginning reader for kids who love baseball!

Bobby loves baseball. He can run the bases fast. He can slide. He can catch the ball.

But he has never hit the ball.

A lucky bat won’t do the trick—though with hard work and determination, Bobby might just hit a home run.

Full of charming illustrations and simple text by Leonard Kessler, this Level Two I Can Read is for readers who have begun reading on their own, but still need a little help.

 

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    I Can Read Level 2
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    380L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.19 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins Children's Book Group
  9. Publication date
    October 25, 1978
  10. ISBN-10
    0064440117
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064440110
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From the Back Cover

Hitting the ball is hard work, but after lots of practice and advice from his friend Willy, Bobby learns how.

About the Author

Leonard Kessler has illustrated over two hundred books for children, many of which he also wrote, including the I Can Read Books Last One In Is a Rotten Egg; Kick, Pass, and Run; and Here Comes the Strikeout. He lives in Sarasota, Florida.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Children's Book Group; Revised edition (October 25, 1978)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064440117
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064440110
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 380L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.19 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 99 ratings

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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book for sports enthusiasts
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018
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My 6 year old baseball fanatic really liked this book. It was a little long for his endurance level, but we took turns reading pages and he didn't lose interest. I loved the message of working hard to meet a goal and I especially liked that it didn't end with him getting a grand slam, which isn't very likely, but just a solid hit when it was needed. I also liked that it didn't hesitate to show a boy crying and that his mom didn't shame him for crying, but worked with him to find a solution he could accomplish on his own.
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Constance Gilhooly
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2012
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This book was my son's favorite book when he was about 4. Read it a hundred times to him. He loved loved loved it. For some reason the newer addition of this book changed the word hat to helmet. The word hat goes much better with the story: Lucky hats won't do it. Lucky bats won't do it. Only hard work will do it. (Helmet? That was a bad idea.)
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D. Ashkenazi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great life lesson, great father-son read
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2011
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My first year old son enjoyed this book tremendously, the level was perfect - not too hard, not too easy.

I loved sharing a story about a game I love but even more I enjoyed the lesson it taught: Things don't always come easy but if you work hard and persevere they CAN come.

One of sport's greatest values is the life lesson playing them teaches - this book fit in with that.
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Richard and Liz
4.0 out of 5 stars ~~ Baseball player or not, this is a great story for young readers ~~
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
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Meet Bobby who likes to play baseball. In fact he is pretty good at it apart from hitting the ball. Guess what? Bobby has never hit the ball! Even Willie's lucky bat does not help. Going home very disappointed, Bobby tries to hide his feelings from his mother but of course she picks up that something is wrong along with hearing him crying in the bath. What does she tell him? Work until he is a good hitter! Does Bobby listen to her advice? Read the story and find out.

GREAT work ethic presented in this book. Very valuable for kids to know that luck doesn't come into it. If you want to succeed you have to practice, practice and work hard!

Recommended as one of our son's second grade reading books I can attest that this book is a good pick for that age. (Our son is 6 1/2.) The text is spread out so easy to follow along with your finger. Although definitely more many lines on each page than a Level 1 book (this is a Level 2 book) it is not too overwhelming and the illustrations are interesting. Depending on the reading level of your child they may want to read a few pages at a time as it is 64 pages long! HOWEVER I believe that this is the kind of book that your child will pick up and read because they want to and not because they have to.

Please note that I purchased this book at the prevailing FULL PRICE. I was not requested to do a review but chose to do so. Thanks, Liz
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Lavon Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars this was my favorite book growing up and still is today
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
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this was my favorite book growing up and still is today. It is inspiring and speaks to how we should NEVER EVER give up and keep trying.
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donna
5.0 out of 5 stars great boy book
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2011
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my son has loved this book for years, we always borrowed it from the library, it was time to buy it for him. the moral of the book, is to keep trying and eventually, you too will have a homerun!!!
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B. Siddons
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013
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This little book is great for children who are starting to play Baseball. Very helpful in building self confidence.
My 4 year old grandson (first year T baller) loves it.
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Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars great book for young boys
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2013
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My son loves baseball and was really happy with this book and his ability to read it himself. he is seven.
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momomama
5.0 out of 5 stars 子供のために買ったのだけど
Reviewed in Japan on April 21, 2004
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息子のために買ってみたので私自身はたいして興味もありませんでしたが、読んでみたら…子供のころがすごく懐かしくなりました。絵もほのぼのしていて、とても良かったです！
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