Sunday, May 4, 2014

Ball

Getting back to the books I bought at the Medal Winner's book signing, one of the Geisel honor books for this year is the adorable and hilarious Ball. Ball will remind of you of every dog you ever owned, or even played with, that is obsessed with chasing and retrieving his ball. 


Beginning with waking his owner wishing to play ball, this humorous and quickly paced story moves through the dog's day of trying to get anyone and everyone to play ball with him. From the family cat to the baby, the dog's persistence has entertaining results as he eventually finds a playmate to toss his ball.


I categorized Ball as both a wordless book and an early reader because although it contains only one word throughout, non-readers can certainly enjoy this story as it is largely portrayed through the witty illustrations. An early reader will gain confidence through the repetitive lone word sprinkled liberally throughout the illustrations.


And the inscribed message that Ball's author, Mary Sullivan, left in our copy might have been my favorite of the medal winner's signing. :)


4 comments:

  1. This sounds like a cute and entertaining book for young readers. I hopped over from the Kit Lit Blog Hop.

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  2. How fun - love the illustrations! Stopping by via the Kid Lit Blog Hop

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  3. I LOVE the art work. Ball really looks like a fun book to read. You are so lucky to get the author's inscription on it too! a keeper!
    Thanks for joining us at Kid Lit Blog Hop this week.
    -Reshama @ Stackingbooks

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  4. This looks like a fun book! Thanks for sharing on the Kid Lit Blog Hop.

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