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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780976793809
ISBN number: 0976793806
Label: Brown House Books
Manufacturer: Brown House Books
Page Count: 32
Printing Date: May 01, 2005
Publishing house: Brown House Books
Age index: Ages 4-8
Release Date: May 01, 2005
Sale Popularity Level: 13657
Studio: Brown House Books
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Product Description:
Told in delightful verse and charming illustrations, '86 Years: The Legend of the Boston Red Sox' is a 'Casey at the Bat' for the 21st century. Sure to become a classic, it is a treasure for every generation, for generations to come.
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This book honors in simple verse and vivid picture, the triumph of the underdog. For young and old, it celebrates that persistence can materialize and that "losers" can win and that even odd-balls can overcome poor odds. Give this as a gift of encouragement to those (male and female) that may "think" there is no hope and let them witness that even when they feel as though they may "standing out in the field, alone and hopeless" the power of BELIEF can, will and does manifest into a life victory. A sweet story of sucess against all odds.
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My husband and I are expecting our very first child in June. I bought this as a gift for my husband to read to the baby. He was so excited to receive this! He read the book and immediately declared it, "Wicked Awesome." Get it! Every other line rhymes, and they are are not simplistic. We both have our degrees in education and feel this a good book to help develop children's personal histories.
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Our small grandson received one as he joined his dad and grandfathers (yes, one lives near Denver) for the current World Series. In his Red Sox regalia, he wanted it read to him again and again. His great-grandfather had seen the last Series before this one, just like the book talks about, and anyone with children who need to be raised as True Believers should make sure they have a copy to pass on to their children in the future.
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Although this is a children's book, people of all ages will delight in it. The illustrations are genuine masterpieces.
The book warms up with a Red Sox game in 1918. Somebody's Great-Grandfather watches that game and celebrates the Red Sox' 2004 victory, poignantly reminicing about that 1918 victory. At the time of this review, Boston is celebrating the 2007 Sweep in the World Series against the Colorado Rockies! Go Boston!
Dirty Water was the anthem of the 2007 World Series. The Standells' classic was very a propos!
The illustrations bring history into the picture, literally with the Duck Float Parade; the 1918 lineup and the excitement of the game! Varitek, who helped the Red Sox barrel into victory in 2004 was also part of the Victory Team in 2007! Go, Boston!
I recommend this book for everyone. If you like good baseball and you love Boston, then you want this book. It will hit a home run into the hearts of all readers, just as Lowell hit that winning home run in Game 4 of the 2007 World Series! Go Boston!
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Excellent book for any Red Sox fan young or old. Great story for the young, great nostalgia for the not-so-young! A must for any Bostonian!
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