The crack of a bat… a ball soaring deep into left field … the aroma of hot dogs… Who doesn’t love the sounds, sights, and smells of a baseball? But did you know that baseball can also teach you to count? Let Barbara McGrath and Brian Shaw take you out to the ball game with spirited verse and nostalgic illustrations that help you count from one ball to twenty baseball cards! And if you have trouble telling a full count from a grand slam, there’s a helpful glossary of baseball terms at the end of the book. But right now it’s time to find a seat in the bleachers. The Stars are playing the Blue Sox, and the game is just about to begin….