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Get a Hit, Mo! by David A. Adler

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Get a Hit, Mo!

David A. Adler

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · June 1, 2021

Reading lane: Baseball & Softball

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest baseball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing!

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A Turn at Bat

A gentle baseball story pairs an overlooked player with an accessible early-reader rhythm.

Come here for

  • A young player determined to take part
  • Baseball-team hopes without a complicated setup

Expect

  • Basic vocabulary, short sentences, and picture clues
  • Rhyme and rhythm that support early reading

Book Details

Authors
David A. Adler
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
June 1, 2021
Format
Paperback
Theme
Baseball & Softball · Football Stories
Reading lane
Baseball & Softball

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • US: African American Stories

  • Baseball & Softball

  • Self-Esteem & Resilience

About This Book

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest baseball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading! Baseball season has arrived and Mo is all set to play with his team, the Lions. But Mo always bats last, and he always plays right field—and no balls ever come to right field. Will Mo ever get his chance to help the Lions win? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short se...

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Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest baseball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading! Baseball season has arrived and Mo is all set to play with his team, the Lions. But Mo always bats last, and he always plays right field—and no balls ever come to right field. Will Mo ever get his chance to help the Lions win? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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