Mudball
2005 Parents'
Choice
Awards, Gold Award
2006Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Poeple
2006 Red Clover Award finalist (Vermont State Book Award)
2006 Nevada Young Readers' Award finalist
2007 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award finalist
2006-2007 Alabama Emphasis on Reading Award finalist
2007-2008 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, Honor Book
2011 Monarch Award finalist (Illinois Children's Choice Award)
Original
artwork exhibited at the Museum of
American Illustration, part
of "The Original Art" 2005
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"Tavares's
subtly
hued,
stylized watercolors
effectively evoke
the era as well as the tale's highly charged action and emotion. With
his expert use of close-up and full-diamond views, he creates a visual
pacing that adds to the suspense. ... Whether fact or fiction, it is a
refreshing and rousing story, with illustrations that will sweep up
young spectators." - Publisher's
Weekly
"With its winning combination of well-shaped, satistying
story;
readable, muscular prose; and cinematic illustrations, Mudball should
make a big splash with underdogs and baseball fans alike." - The Horn Book
"Tavares employs
short, simple sentences spiced with
players' confused shouts. Pencil illustrations washed with pale
watercolors are filled with humorous details and delightfully
expressive faces. Did it really happen? It doesn't matter. Play ball!""
-Kirkus Reviews
"A celebration of pluck and the joy of playing in the
mud." -Chicago Tribune
"The large-scale, softly shaded pencil drawings have
plenty of motion,
just right for a sports story....An attractive book for baseball fans
who enjoy watching small heroes triumph..."
-Booklist
"For pure fun, Matt Tavares' Mudball, a (mostly) tall tale
from
baseball history, is a hoot. .. Little Leaguers will delight in this
messy story about the big hero who hit the 'shortest home run in
baseball history.' " -Miami Herald
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