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Take Me Out to the Yakyu Hardcover – Picture Book, Feb. 19 2013

by Aaron Meshon (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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Join one little boy and his family for two ballgames—on opposite sides of the world!

You may know that baseball is the Great American Pastime, but did you know that it is also a beloved sport in Japan? Come along with one little boy and his grandfathers, one in America and one in Japan, as he learns about baseball and its rich, varying cultural traditions. This debut picture book from Aaron Meshon is a home run—don’t be surprised if the vivid illustrations and energetic text leave you shouting, “LET’S PLAY YAKYU!”
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD480L
  6. Dimensions
    26.04 x 0.76 x 21.59 cm
  7. Publisher
    Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    Feb. 19 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    1442441771
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1442441774
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* “Debut illustrator Meshon’s comparison of American and Japanese baseball is a skillful double play, entertaining (and educating) young baseball fans while affirming the growing number of children who live between two countries and two cultures…. Meshon’s spreads make it clear that though material circumstances may differ, human emotions are just the same…. Making a book that’s equal parts affection and edification isn’t easy; Meshon’s record is one for one.” ― Publishers Weekly, November 26, 2012, *STARRED REVIEW

* “The art has a fresh, attractive, naïf quality that fits the story perfectly. Using mostly blue for the American team and red for the Japanese, these bright pages do an excellent job of delineating each place while capturing the enthusiam they share. Final pages include a chart of baseball words and other fun words in English and Japanese and an author’s note with additional information. Easy to follow and fascinating even for nonfans, this bicultural baseball outing provides a fresh, joyful take on the grand old game.” ― Booklist, February 1, 2013, *STARRED REVIEW

“The chunky font, candy-colored cartoon pictures, and Japanese pop-art style will have plenty of appeal for newly independent readers, and an author’s note adds more comparative detail about game rules and stadiums. Baseball-obsessed primary-schoolers will relish this offbeat addition to the meager beginning-reader sports collection.” ― The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

* “A young boy enjoys the best of two baseball worlds. This fortunate youngster can savor the fine points of baseball in America and yakyu in Japan…. It’s all a perfectly constructed, vivid picture of the two nations’ particular takes on what has become both of their national pastimes, as well as a multigenerational love of the game. Colorful charts of Japanese and English baseball terms and other words add to the fun. Yakyu or baseball, it’s all sheer joy.” ― Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2013, *STARRED REVIEW

“The mostly mirror images on the well-balanced pages set up a quiet rhythm, thrillingly interrupted when both hitters get a home run (“Crack! / Kakiiin!”) and their baseballs cross paths and go flying through the facing page. Young fans intrigued by the game’s cultural differences will easily see that rooting for the home team—whether it’s “Win! Win! Win!” or “Do your best!”—is fun no matter where you are.” ― The Horn Book, March/April 2013

"The bright and cheerful acrylic illustrations feature shades of blue for the U. S. and reds for Japan, making it easy to distinguish between the two. The pages are nicely designed with clean lines and no clutter. A lively and enjoyable read for baseball fans, and a great choice for those compare-and-contrast lessons." ― School Library Journal, February 2013, *STARRED REVIEW

“Baseball may be considered the great American pastime, but the Japanese have embraced the sport with a fervor all their own. This exceptional book marries the two traditions with charming naïf illustration and clear text…. The book’s deceptive simplicity includes sophisticated cultural touches: America’s paper tickets offer a charming contrast to the Japanese scannable QR code version. Meshon’s first picture book is a definite home run. (Kakiiin!)” ― The New York Times Book Review, March 10, 2013

*AN EZRA JACK KEATS NEW ILLUSTRATOR HONOR BOOK* ― The Ezra Jack Keats Awards

About the Author

Aaron Meshon is an illustrator and designer for magazines and products around the world, and the author-illustrator of several picture books, including Take Me Out to the Yakyu, Tools Rule!, and Delivery. Aaron lives with his wife, French bulldog, and son in Brooklyn, New York. Visit Aaron online at AaronMeshon.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (Feb. 19 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442441771
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442441774
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 431 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 26.04 x 0.76 x 21.59 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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Thanks so much for visiting my page! I'm really excited to be making children's books, and I hope you'll stop by often to see what I've been working on.

Aaron Meshon Bio:

Aaron's work has been seen throughout the world in hundreds of publications as well as on products such as lunch boxes, t-shirts, puzzles, bags, stationary children's furnishings and books. His first children's book, "Take me out to the Yakyu" was released in February 2013 to 4 starred reviews including The NY Times and School Library Journal. He was humbled to receive the 2014 Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor. His second book "Tools Rule! was released in Spring 2014 and followed by "The Best Days are Dog Days" and "Delivery". His latest book is "Now That I'm Here" slightly inspired by real life!

Aaron's work has been recognized in a number of illustration annuals and juried awards including; Society of Illustrators, 3x3, AltPick, and American Illustration.

Someday, Aaron would like to sell his products from a mobile sweet potato truck in rural Japan.

Currently Aaron lives in Brooklyn, NY. with his wife, French Bulldog son and human son.

Aaron's website can be found here: www.aaronmeshon.com

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY! -aaron

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MajorGroove
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for baseball lovers
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
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This book is absolutely adorable. My husband and I are baseball fans, and our kids are biracial. It gives me joy to read a book about a sport I love that's about a kid who's like our kids. I dream of the day we can take them to a ball game in Japan.
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Helen Carlile
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Alternative to the Baseball Books on the Market
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2014
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I love this book. It was so cute. Apparently, baseball is a favorite sport in Japan as well as the US. In this book, each page is about some aspect of baseball and what that aspect is like in the US and what it is like in Japan. The images depicting baseball in the US and in Japan are fun to look at. I love the introduction of Japanese words to explain baseball, or yakyu. I bought this book for our little baseball player in the house. She's three and she adores this book. It's colorful and fun. This is a creative book and I think it could be a series. What else could we compare and contrast between countries??
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Margaroot
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift to Grandson
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2013
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There are so many aspects of this book that I so adore and many people have already reviewed it and have talked about the lovely illustrations and cultural comparisons. It especially hits home for me because of our cultural heritage. It's a perfect book to give to my grandson who is 1/8th Japanese. In the back is a small glossary of words and translations in both romaji and hiragana.

As a child I adored the books that I had that gave me a connection to Japan. I think that anyone who has visited Japan and came away with a positive experience will love sharing this book with a child. My daughter lived there for 2 years so I'm sure she will be delighted with it and enjoy sharing it with her son.
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marley lane
5.0 out of 5 stars Very special book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
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"Take Me Out to the Yakyu" is a wonderful book. Beautiful illustrations have so much attention to detail that I find new things every time. The boy has families both in America and Japan and they share their love for baseball. He accepts and enjoys the differences between American and Japanese baseball and cultures. He is showing us that there are many differences in both cultures, and they are both great! This book is especially great for today's world of globalization. Such a heart warming book - it's my new standard!

日本とアメリカ、両方に家族がいる男の子が、おじいちゃんと一緒にそれぞれの街で野球を見に行くお話です。かわいいイラストで、細かいところまで描かれているので、読むたびに新しい発見があります。それぞれの国のプロ野球がどう違うのか、ページをめくるごとに学ぶことができます。男の子は大好きなおじいちゃんと大好きな野球を見に行って、野球のルールの違いを受け入れて楽しんでいます。国際化が進んだ今の時代にはぴったりな本だと思います。心温まるお話とイラストで、私の定番になりそうです。
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Saylorkity
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of my son's (4) favorite books. It details a child's baseball experience in ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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This is one of my son's (4) favorite books. It details a child's baseball experience in America and Japan. It shows similarities between American and Japanese culture as well as some differences. It includes some Japanese words along the way and has a few pages of English to Japanese translation. It's a great book to have in a home library, but it would also be a fabulous book to have at school to highlight lessons of multiculturalism.
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