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The Bat Can Bat: A Book of True Homonyms

A picture book about homonyms starring a silly cast of animal athletes.

What is a homonym? It's a word that has different meanings but is always spelled the same.
This informative book, set at a sporting event, includes a BAT who can BAT! A karate-chopping bulldog who is tough enough to BREAK five boards without taking a BREAK, and a STEER who tried to STEER his skateboard, but accidentally fell into a well―and that’s just for starters.

The clever wordplay from Gene Barretta introduces children to the richness of language through homonyms.

Christy Ottaviano Books

The Bat Can Bat: A Book of True Homonyms

  • Age Group

    6 - 9 years
  • Authors

    Gene Barretta
  • Publisher

    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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