The bat boy and his violin book

The bat boy and his violin book by gavin curtis, e b lewis. The bat boy and his violin is a great historical fiction book for grades 35. Hoping to tear him away from his beloved instrument, papa drafts reginald as the dukes bat boy, but soon discovers that his son is as clumsy with the bats as he is. But papa, manager of the dukes, the worst team in the negro. Reginald is much more interested in playing his violin than he is in playing baseball but when his daddy needs a bat boy for the dukes, the negro league team he coaches, reginald reluctantly agrees to go on the road, so long as he can take his violin along with him. The bat boy and his violin hardcover by gavin curtis, e. A failing team is inspired by reginalds violin playing between innings while on the job as the bat boy. The bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis, 9780689841156, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. To prevent further mishaps, he is sent to the bench to harmlessly play his violin. School library journal lewiss soft illustrations portray the characters with depth and beauty, resulting in a very special book. The beginning his father wants him to get out of the house more and become the bat boy of his team, but allows im to play his violin between innings. The paperback of the the bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis, e. The bat boy and his violin coretta scott king illustrator honor books by gavin curtis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

But his father, manager of one of the worst baseball teams in the negro leagues, needs a bat boy. Earl b lewis reginald is more interested in practicing his violin than in his fathers job managing the worst team in the negro leagues, but when papa makes him the bat boy and his music begins to lead the team. Read online now the bat boy and his violin ebook pdf at our library. The bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis librarything. Reginald learned that he liked being a bat boy, papa appreciated the violin playing. Get the bat boy and his violin pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. The bat boy and his violin aladdin picture books paperback picture book, january 1, 2001 by gavin curtis author. Bat boy and his violin, school and library by curtis, gavin. The story of aviator elizabeth coleman, alice schertles down the road, tolowa m. This book tells a cut story about the relationship of a boy and his father.

Once the boy starts going to his dads games, the players love his playing and his dad thinks it beautiful too. But racism is still around as this book focuses on the negro leagues. Set against the backdrop of baseball in 1948, the sometimes touching, sometimes humorous story will appeal to children regardless of their age or interest in sports. To his fathers delight, reginalds violin playing actually helps the team to win a lot of games especially after being.

Theres nothing reginald loves more than the music from his violin. The boy in the story really loves playing his violin, but his dad who is a baseball coach doesnt understand his sons addiction to the violin. When papa makes reginald the dukess bat boy, reginald worries that his practice time will suffer, and that he wont be ready for his recital. Though well meaning, the little boy causes disaster on the baseball diamond. The bat boy and his violin book by gavin curtis, e. Reginald loves to create beautiful music on his violin. But papa, manager of the dukes, the worst team in the negro national league, needs a bat boy, not a fiddler, and traveling with the dukes doe it was opening day, 1947. The bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis 2001, picture. Here is the access download page of the bat boy and his violin pdf, click this link to download or read online. The bat boy and his violin read aloud part i and ii. The book also does a great job of displaying the language and culture of african americans in the early 1900s. Nominated for georgias 19992000 picture storybook award k3. The bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis reginald loves to create beautiful music on his violin. Mollels my rows and piles of coins, gavin curtis bat boy and his violin, mary ann rodmans my best friend, and jacqueline woodsons the other side.

Earl b lewis reginald is more interested in practicing his violin than in his fathers job managing the worst team in the negro leagues, but when papa makes him the bat boy and his music begins to lead the team to victory, papa realizes the value of his sons passion. But papa, manager of the dukes, the worst team in the negro national league, needs a bat boy, not a fiddler, and traveling with the dukes doesnt leave reginald much time for practicing. Since then, he has provided illustrations for books such as nikki grimes talkin about bessie. The bat boy and his violin has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The bat boy and his violin hardcover published april 1st 1998 by simon schuster books for young readers hardcover, 32 pages. Soon the dukes dugout is filled with beethoven, mozart. Reginald is upset that he has to be the bat boy for this team as they are not very good. Winner of a coretta scott king honor for illustration. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public.

He takes on every free moment he can find to play, and ends up filling the dugout with mozart, beethoven, and bach. The bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis the bat boy and his violin book. The bat boy and his violin is set in an interesting time, just as jackie robinson is breaking the color barrier. Like new condition hardcover picture book copy of the bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis. Lewis brings the warmth of this powerful story to life with his lush watercolor paintings.

Book overview reginald loves to create beautiful music on his violin. My children and i went on a field trip today for a read aloud. It takes place during the years when professional baseball was on. The bat boy and his violin by gavin curtis 1998, picture. The bat boy and his violin choosing and using books for. Even though the dukes didnt defeat the monarchs, in your opinion, did the story of the bat boy and his violin have a good ending. But when papa makes him the bat boy and his music begins to lead the team to victory, papa realizes the value of his sons passion. Reginald is more interested in practicing his violin than in his fathers job managing the worst team in the negro leagues. Reginald would much rather spend his time mastering his recital pieces, but he is also anxious to please his father.