{"product_id":"brothers-at-bat-the-true-story-of-an-amazing-allbrother-baseball-team-isbn-9780063314566","title":"Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A wonderful illustration of what a great game baseball is and how it brings families together. \u003cem\u003eBrothers at Bat\u003c\/em\u003e is a story any baseball fan will enjoy and one that we all should know.” —Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A captivating story, impeccable layout, and glorious illustrations make this historical account an unqualified winner.\" —\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amazing true story of the longest-running all-brother team in history!\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFull of action, drama, and excitement, the never-before-told tale of the Hall of Fame team is vividly brought to life in expert storytelling and stunning vintage-style art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team . . . with three on the bench! They loved the game, but more important, they cared for and supported each other and stayed together as a team. Nothing life threw their way—not even a World War—could stop them.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"I was lucky to play in the big leagues with my brother as a teammate and my dad as our manager. It was a very special time. The story of the Acerra brothers brought those memories back. It is a wonderful illustration of what a great game baseball is and how it brings families together on many different levels. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrothers at Bat\u003c\/em\u003e is a story any baseball fan will enjoy and one that we all should know\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A captivating story, impeccable layout, and glorious illustrations make this historical account an unqualified winner.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a sense of humor, Audrey Vernick tells the true-life story of the 12 Acerra boys of Long Branch, NJ, who formed a team coached by their dad.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This story of a real American family whose bond was the game is brought to vivid life through illustrations.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"For those who love baseball, history and family stories, this book hits a home run.\"-- - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness *starred review*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Striking black crayon, gouache and watercolor paintings enhanced with digital color provide a solid backup to the tightly written narrative. A very pleasing slice of American history.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleveland Plain Dealer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNewYork Times\u003c\/em\u003e Notable Book for 2012 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2012 \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e Editor's Choice - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A remarkable story.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A lively story about family loyalty and love of the game, pulled from the sidelines of baseball history.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A delight not to miss.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] story of brotherly--and baseball--love.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Vernick's wry and rousing narration is perfectly matched by Salerno's mixed-media pictures.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, *starred review*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Employing descriptive, conversational language in a matter-of-fact tone that doesn’t sentimentalize, Vernick tells of a remarkable family . . . Salerno’s lively drawings, rendered in black crayon, gouache, watercolor and pastel with digital color added, complement the action, striking a balance between detail and expansiveness.A family's love and devotion to each other and to the game of baseball, depicted lovingly.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890568818917,"sku":"NP9780063314566","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063314566.jpg?v=1730233594","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/brothers-at-bat-the-true-story-of-an-amazing-allbrother-baseball-team-isbn-9780063314566","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}