This Is The Game (HarperCollins, 2011)
THIS IS THE GAME (HarperCollins, 2011)
This is the swish! As the pitch whizzes by
from the mound to the plate in the blink of an eye…
From its beginning as a pickup game played in alleyways, to the fan-filled stadiums of the major leagues, baseball has played a rich role in American history. In this glorious tribute to our nation’s favorite pastime, rich verse and vibrant illustrations bring the game of baseball to action-packed life.
“…Grounded in an era that preceded domes and stadium lights, this is a book that’s likely to inspire requests for repeat readings from starry-eyed baseball lovers who live for the smell of a glove on a cloudless day.” - Publishers Weekly
“In this picture-book celebration of baseball, aspects of the game are described in verse and illustrated with bold double-page spreads. Both words and pictures reinforce the fact that baseball was shamefully segregated during this time period, and while many books introduce the national pastime to young readers, the welcome twist here is this title’s historical perspective…” - Booklist
This Is The Dream (HarperCollins, 2006)
THIS IS THE DREAM (HarperCollins, 2006)
These are the buses, a dime buys a ride,
But the people are sorted by color inside…
Through striking, powerful verse and gorgeous, detailed illustrations, This Is The Dream catalogs the American experience before, during, and after the civil rights movement. Come along on this incredible journey through time, history, and American society and see how far we’ve come in attaining freedom and justice for all.
- Booklist Starred Review
- Simon Wiesenthal Center/Once Upon a World Award Honor Book
- 25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read, Georgia Center for the Book
- Child Magazine – Books to Inspire Young Readers
“…Ransome’s artwork makes large ideas comprehensible through visual details… The singsong rhythm and “House-that-Jack-Built” meter creates a chilling contrast to what’s going on between the lines. This will provide a solid springboard for adult-child discussions…” – Publishers Weekly
“A soaring tribute to the accomplishments of the civil rights movement… children unfamiliar with the struggle’s origins and landmark events will come away with profound appreciation for its nonviolent methods and for its ‘dream of freedom and justice for all.’” – Kirkus
Look Both Ways (Bloomsbury USA, 2005)
LOOK BOTH WAYS (Bloomsbury, 2005)
Thump! On a rooftop.
Squish! Through a hole.
Wiggle-jiggle jump!
down a telephone pole.
Filbert, a high-octane squirrel with his eye on the prize of the moment, has so much fun racing up telephone poles and dashing through leaves that he forgets to look both ways when he gets to the street. Intricate rhyme and nostalgic watercolor illustrations make this the perfect book for any child in need of a little reminder to look both ways.
“An appealing tale with an important message about safety… The fast pace and simple rhyme scheme of the narrative will quickly engage young readers…” – School Library Journal
- 2007 Kansas State Reading Award
- Also available in German and French
