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The House That Ruth Built Hardcover – Picture Book, March 28, 2023

by Kelly Bennett (Author), Susanna Covelli (Illustrator)
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It’s Opening Day! Yankee Stadium towers grand, gleaming, and ready!

On April 18, 1923, the New York Yankees played against the Boston Red Sox in their very first game in the brand-new Yankee Stadium. All the key players were there—future Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Waite Hoyt, Bob Shawkey, Miller Huggins—and so were the supporters—Eddie Bennett, the legendary Yankee batboy; Jack Lenz, Yankee Stadium’s first public announcer; five-year-old Little Ray Kelly, Babe’s lucky charm; and more than 70,000 fans! Every person in the stadium on opening day was part of this legendary event, and now you can be too.

With beautiful, true-to-event illustrations reminiscent of Norman Rockwell, and with facts on every page about the stadium, the teams, and that very first fateful game that christened the original Yankee Stadium, The House That Ruth Built is the perfect book for kids and baseball fans everywhere. Take a step into the past and watch the baseball greats make history!
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    1030L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.65 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Familius
  8. Publication date
    March 28, 2023
  9. ISBN-10
    1641707542
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1641707541
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“Between the fun story, the informative facts, and the amazing illustrations, The House That Ruth Built is a great introduction to baseball, Yankee Stadium, and Babe Ruth for children!”
—Cassidy Lent, librarian at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

“I have been a student of Babe Ruth and baseball almost since I learned how to read and consider myself pretty knowledgeable. Nonetheless, there were many bits of information that Ms. Bennett managed to uncover, of which I was completely unaware. I especially liked the format using sidebars so that the reader can follow the story while choosing to dig into details or not.”
—Tom Stevens, grandson of Babe Ruth

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Praise for The House That Ruth Built
“Between the fun story, the informative facts, and the amazing illustrations, The House That Ruth Built is a great introduction to baseball, Yankee Stadium, and Babe Ruth for children!”
—Cassidy Lent, librarian at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

“I have been a student of Babe Ruth and baseball almost since I learned how to read and consider myself pretty knowledgeable. Nonetheless, there were many bits of information that Ms. Bennett managed to uncover, of which I was completely unaware. I especially liked the format using sidebars so that the reader can follow the story while choosing to dig into details or not.”
—Tom Stevens, grandson of Babe Ruth

 

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Familius (March 28, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641707542
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641707541
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1030L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.65 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Kelly Bennett

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    Kelly Bennett writes for children--both fiction and non-fiction--mostly picture books. Picture books with read-aloud links, Teaching Guides & Activities are available free from her website: https://www.kellybennett.com.

    "I write what I know about--friendship, pets, family life, adventure," says Kelly, "But I also write about things I want to know about. While I'm writing, every story is a mystery--a mystery waiting to be solved. And who doesn't love a good mystery?" Sometimes, the real mystery is what name will Kelly use on this book? Her bylines include: Kelly Goldman, Kelly Goldman Bennett, Patty McAndrews, Kate Donnelly, and Jill Max, the pseudonym used for work co-written with Ronnie Davidson. (For more about "Jill Max" go to www.jillmax.com.)

    A native of California, Kelly graduated from Huntington Beach High School in 1976. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. Kelly divides her time between Westhampton Beach, New York, Texas & Mimiville (which is wherever her grandboys may be).

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What makes this Yankees book different from all the rest is that it is for both kids and adults! Literally, kids and adults can enjoy this book at the same time. It is like two books in one! While following the story of George Herman Ruth and the "House" that he built, you also learn about the great history of Yankee Stadium and the team. The edges of each page hold great information about the team, players, biographical information, stats, and much more. Kelly Bennett does an amazing job with her words making you feel like you're at the game back in 1923! The illustrations by Susanna Corelli are simply amazing. Beautiful color renditions that make the pages come to life. This is truly a book that belongs in any baseball fans catalog. Baseball and Yankees fans of all ages will love "The House That Ruth Built"!
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Alice Brock
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
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Kelly Bennett has written a wonderful book for baseball fans of all ages. The research evident in the sidebars shows the time and effort she put into getting every detail absolutely historically correct. The story is exciting as the tension builds to the moment Babe Ruth picks up his bat. The excitement leaps off the page. From the youngest T-Ball player to the seasoned professional all will hold their breath to see what happens next in The House That Ruth Built.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The House that Ruth Built knocks it out of the park!
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Not only are kids going to love this book but so are their parents! Way to go! A Homerun!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A kid-friendly story
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
A kid-friendly story about the very first baseball game played in the newly constructed Yankee Stadium in 1923 where most came to see Babe Ruth. Details in the words and illustrations help readers sense what that day was like: the sights, the sounds, the smells. You can read just the story or peruse the interesting facts in the page margins.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting!
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So many great baseball and historic facts. Loved it!Great for young and old
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a Unique Look at the House That Ruth Built!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
What makes this Yankees book different from all the rest is that it is for both kids and adults! Literally, kids and adults can enjoy this book at the same time. It is like two books in one! While following the story of George Herman Ruth and the "House" that he built, you also learn about the great history of Yankee Stadium and the team. The edges of each page hold great information about the team, players, biographical information, stats, and much more. Kelly Bennett does an amazing job with her words making you feel like you're at the game back in 1923! The illustrations by Susanna Corelli are simply amazing. Beautiful color renditions that make the pages come to life. This is truly a book that belongs in any baseball fans catalog. Baseball and Yankees fans of all ages will love "The House That Ruth Built"!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a Unique Look at the House That Ruth Built!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
What makes this Yankees book different from all the rest is that it is for both kids and adults! Literally, kids and adults can enjoy this book at the same time. It is like two books in one! While following the story of George Herman Ruth and the "House" that he built, you also learn about the great history of Yankee Stadium and the team. The edges of each page hold great information about the team, players, biographical information, stats, and much more. Kelly Bennett does an amazing job with her words making you feel like you're at the game back in 1923! The illustrations by Susanna Corelli are simply amazing. Beautiful color renditions that make the pages come to life. This is truly a book that belongs in any baseball fans catalog. Baseball and Yankees fans of all ages will love "The House That Ruth Built"!
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W. Terry Whalin
5.0 out of 5 stars A Celebration of Babe Ruth
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
The nickname of Yankee Stadium was THE HOUSE THAT RUTH BUILT and opened on April 18, 1923. Author Kelly Bennett has combined meticulous research with a cornucopia of detailed information about Babe Ruth for this fascinating book.

Beautiful illustrations from Susanna Covelli combine with stirring words from Bennett to introduce young readers to the legendary talent of Babe Ruth. The story can be read in a few minutes but then readers will want to read and re-read the detailed baseball information on the sides of each page. Individuals and libraries will love the loving work poured into this unique title. I highly recommend it.

W. Terry Whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his recent  10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed .
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Celebration of Babe Ruth
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
The nickname of Yankee Stadium was THE HOUSE THAT RUTH BUILT and opened on April 18, 1923. Author Kelly Bennett has combined meticulous research with a cornucopia of detailed information about Babe Ruth for this fascinating book.

Beautiful illustrations from Susanna Covelli combine with stirring words from Bennett to introduce young readers to the legendary talent of Babe Ruth. The story can be read in a few minutes but then readers will want to read and re-read the detailed baseball information on the sides of each page. Individuals and libraries will love the loving work poured into this unique title. I highly recommend it.

W. Terry Whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his recent [[ASIN:164279452X 10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed]].
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Gene Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2023
I bought the book The House That Ruth Built for my great granddaughters’ birthday. I started to read it. I anticipated it would only take a few minutes, after all it is a children’s book. I found the illustrations striking, and the story line sweet. I read through it quickly. But then, then I began reading the sidebars on each page. I grew up in a baseball family, we all played baseball, watched baseball and read about baseball. As I read and reread the sidebars, I learned a lot of fun stuff and was reminded of fun stuff I had forgotten. I’ve already sent several texts to friends quoting from this great little book. I recommend it for kids and everyone who likes baseball.
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Fabulous Pean to Yankee Stadium and the Yankees
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
Somehow, Kelly Bennett manages to appeal to everyone, from youngsters to adults, in "The House that Ruth Built." Chock full of data, fun facts, anecdotes and illustrations it cannot fail to hold one's attention, page after page. Every Yankee family should own a copy--or two. Just in time for the Centennial of Yankee Stadium, the book is a grand-slam!
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