Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Smithsonian American Favorites) (Smithsonian American Favorites)

Ben Nussbaum

Cover of Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Smithsonian American Favorites) (Smithsonian American Favorites)

Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Smithsonian American Favorites) (Smithsonian American Favorites)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ben Nussbaum

Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a timeless adventure that brings families together! Follow a boy and his dad as they cheer, laugh, and sing along to the classic song that’s been a home run for generations. Discover why this song still hits a home run with fans everywhere.

Themes

Juvenile MusicJuvenile SportsFamilyChildren's NonfictionSports & Recreation

Quick Assessment

This illustrated book brings the classic baseball song to life through the eyes of a young boy and his father enjoying a day at the ballpark. It includes the song’s history, lyrics, and a brief biography of its lyricist, making it an engaging introduction to American cultural traditions for early readers aged 5 to 8. The content is gentle and suitable for young children learning to read and appreciate sports and music.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781592495726
Pages
32
Publisher
Soundprints Corp Audio
Published
January 1, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

RecreationSports & RecreationBaseball4-8 YearsMusicChildren's SongsSongsSongs and MusicTexts