Randy Riley's Really Big Hit

by Chris Van Dusen

Book Overview

Randy likes space, robots, and baseball, but he can't ace everything . . . or can he? Chris Van Dusen knocks one out of the park with a comical ode to ingenuity. Randy Riley loves two things: science and baseball. When it comes to the solar system, the constellations, and all things robot, Randy is a genius. But on the baseball diamond? Not so much. He tries . . . but whiffs every time. Then, one night, Randy sees something shocking through his Space Boy telescope: it's a fireball, and it's headed right for his town Randy does the math, summons all of his science smarts, and devises a plan that will save the day in a spectacular way. Once again, Chris Van Dusen winds up his visual humor, dizzying perspectives, perfect pacing, and rollicking rhyme and delivers a hit to make readers stand up and cheer.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763649465
• ISBN13: 9780763649463
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.9" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Kid favorite!!

This is my children’s favorite book. It’s so fun to read, and the illustrations are wonderful! We love all of Chris Van Dusen, but this one is by far the family favorite!

This Baseball Story Really Does Hit A Home Run in your heart!

When it comes to outstanding vibrant pictures and rhyming words, Chris Van Dusen knows how to bless a reader- young and old! These books bring creativity and comfort to everyone. I first borrowed the book from the library several years ago for my brother who was 9. I read it to him during baseball season, and he loved it. It was a special time for both of us, and once you've read the book it's hard to explain to someone just how special and perfect it really is. I have since then bought this book, and nearly all the others in the Chris Van Dusen collection. I love children's books, they warm my heart and bring a smile to my soul. With this book, you won't be disappointed!