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For the Love of the Cubs (4 Formats) ›By Frederick C. Klein, Illustrated by Mark Anderson
Cloth Price 19.95
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ISBN 9781629374260Published Jun 2017
For more than 100 years the Chicago Cubs have been the "Lovable Losers," best known for their futility and popularity. But that all changed in 2016, when Joe Maddon's squad won the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in an extra-inning Game 7 which will go down in history as one of the greatest games ever played. The colorful characters and great players who won the Word Series and fill Cubs history are captured in this book, brilliantly illustrated by Mark Anderson and thoughtfully capsulized by former Wall Street Journal columnist Frederick C. Klein.It is the perfect book for parents wanting to introduce their children to the Cubs—or for fans of any age who dream of visiting the "Friendly Confines" without ever leaving home.
For the Love of Israel (4 Formats) ›By Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein, Illustrated by Mark Anderson
Cloth Price 16.95
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ISBN 9781600786778Published Apr 2012
From Aliyah to Megidoo and Netanyahu to Zionism, this vibrant A-to-Z guide—or rather Z-to-A, Hebrew-style—examines more than 3,000 years of this postage stamp–sized land’s history. With the 26 letters of the alphabet paired with lighthearted text and colorful illustrations, this fun fact book explores the heart, the soul, and the foundation of the Jewish people—the homeland from where their ancient traditions, culture, and values have come. Through Hebrew words, interesting facts, poignant quotes, and profound teachings, each letter comes to life with a significant aspect of the land’s background.
For the Love of Being Irish (2 Formats) ›By , By Conor Cunneen, Illustrated by Mark Anderson
Cloth Price 16.95
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ISBN 9781600785962Published Aug 2011
Expressing the passion felt for Ireland using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Emerald Isle explores the country's expansive influence. Readers will enjoy fun facts about the Great Famine, kissing the Blarney Stone, reading Yeats, and zigzagging down Irish roads in a memorable journey for those with a warm place in their hearts for Ireland.
For the Love of Cats (4 Formats) ›By Sandy Robins, Illustrated by Mark Anderson
Cloth Price 16.95
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ISBN 9781600785818Published Aug 2011
Expressing the passion felt for pets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to cats explores the feline obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts about the intelligent, affectionate, complicated, and independent pets that curl up in laps and bound through the house with elegant acrobatics.
For the Love of Dogs (4 Formats) ›By Allison Weiss Entrekin, Illustrated by Mark Anderson, Foreword by Victoria Stilwell
Cloth Price 16.95
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ISBN 9781600783715Published Feb 2011
Expressing the passion felt for pets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to dogs explores the canine obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and may be surprised to learn that English foxhounds make terrible apartment dwellers, Portuguese water dogs have hypoallergenic coats, and why labradors are the most popular breed in the country.
For the Love of the Mets (4 Formats) ›By Frederick C. Klein, Illustrated by Mark Anderson, Foreword by Rusty Staub
Cloth Price 16.95
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ISBN 9781600782046Published Mar 2009
Expressing the passion felt for the Mets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the New York team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous characters in the baseball team's history, including Carlos Beltran, Yogi Berra, Sid Fernandez, Keith Hernandez, Al Leiter, Lindsey Nelson, Mike Piazza, Jose Reyes, Johan Santana, Darryl Strawberry, and Bobby Valentine.
For the Love of the Packers ›By Frederick C. Klein, Illustrated by Mark Anderson, Foreword by Paul Hornung
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ISBN 9781600781360Published Sep 2008
Expressing the passion felt for the Packers using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Green Bay team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous—and infamous—characters in the football team's history, including Donald Driver, Brett Favre, Paul Hornung, Curly Lambeau, Vince Lombardi, Ray Nitschke, Bart Starr, and Reggie White.
For the Love of the Buckeyes (4 Formats) ›By Frederick C. Klein, Illustrated by Mark Anderson, Foreword by Archie Griffin
Cloth Price 16.95
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ISBN 9781600781377Published Aug 2008
Expressing the passion felt for the Buckeyes using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Ohio State football team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous—and infamous—characters in Ohio State history, including Hopalong Cassady, Eddie George, Archie Griffin, Woody Hayes, Troy Smith, Chris Spielman, Jack Tatum, and Jim Tressel.
For the Love of the Red Sox (4 Formats) ›By Frederick C. Klein, Illustrated by Mark Anderson, Foreword by Johnny Pesky
Cloth Price 16.95
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ISBN 9781600780875Published Mar 2008
Expressing the passion felt for the Red Sox using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Boston team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous—and infamous—characters in the baseball team's history.
For the Love of the Yankees ›By Frederick C. Klein, Illustrated by Mark Anderson, Foreword by Yogi Berra
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ISBN 9781600780868Published Mar 2008
Expressing the passion felt for the Yankees using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the New York team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous—and infamous—characters in the baseball team's history, including Yogi Berra, Roger Clemens, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Babe Ruth, and Tom Zachary.
