Batter Up Wombat - Hardcover

Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont.

PreSchool-Grade 2–Once again, Lester and Munsinger tell a comical story, this time about a wombat who is recruited to play baseball in the North American Wildlife League. The Champs, who finished in last place during the previous season, eagerly embrace Wombat, a rugby star from Australia, whose name they mistake as Whambat. However, the newcomer has difficulty getting a grip on the game, and readers will howl at his literal interpretations of baseball lingo. When the Champs play a team of raccoons, frazzled Wombat becomes a liability for his team. That is, until the sky darkens and a tornado rapidly approaches, leaving the players exposed on the field until Wombat digs a tunnel where everyone takes refuge. Lester's story will hold children's attention and sends the message that everyone is good at something. Munsinger's whimsical watercolor artwork, filled with personified animals, adds to the fun. Young baseball fans will welcome this zany book.–Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH
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