Take Me Out to the Ball Game

From the award-winning illustrator of The Hockey Song comes a stunning tribute to baseball’s most beloved anthem.

Take me out to the ball game!

A boy tries to convince his father to leave his work behind and join him for an afternoon—out with the crowd so they can root, root, root for the home team!

Colorful cartoon-style illustrations bring the nostalgic lyrics to life, making it an infectious read-aloud for readers young and old.

Perfect for families, young sports fans, and enthusiastic baseball lovers, this fresh take on a classic song is a joyful celebration of the sights, sounds, and spirit of the old ball game.

Jack Norworth (1879–1959) was a songwriter, singer, and vaudeville performer. Norworth wrote the lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” in 1908, and it is still a hit today.

Gary Clement is an award-winning author and illustrator. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, Mother Jones, and newspapers and magazines across North America. He illustrated The Hockey Song, also published by Greystone Kids. Gary lives in Toronto, Ontario.