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Phanatic Book Corner
As much fun as it is to lead cheers for the Phillies at the game, it's even more fun reading about baseball in books, newspapers and magazines.
I love to check books out from the library that detail the history of baseball. It's fun to read about how the game has changed since its inception. Players dressed in funny looking uniforms, shared baseball gloves and teams didn't even have mascots!
The coolest thing about reading is that you can learn so much about the things that interest YOU the most by going to a bookstore or your local library!
The Phillie Phanatic's "Phavorite" Books
My mom, Phoebe, used to read all the Dr. Seuss books to me when I was a baby Phanatic on the Galapagos Islands. My favorite was "Horton Hatches the Egg". But when I arrived in Philadelphia I could be found reading the Phillies Baseball Encyclopedia all the time. I also like to read books about the city of Philadelphia, outer space, animals ("Charlotte's Web" was one of my PHAVORITES!) and of course cookbooks - because I love to eat!
The Phanatic Book Series
Over the years I have been able to go on adventures in my imagination by reading books but I have also been able to go on real life adventures. I wanted to share some of my favorite moments with children and their parents so I became the star of my very own children's book series.
You can order your copies by calling 877-GO-PHILS or via phillies.com »
Book recommendations by students like you!
- Student: Katie - Mary C. House Elementary, West Chester, PA - Kindergarten
- Title: The Giving Tree
- Author: Shel Silverstein
- Reaction: I like how the tree tries to help by letting the man (the main character) cut it down and sit on it. The tree is nice because it always gives the man things and does not want things back.
- Student: Gracie - St. Dorothy School, Drexel Hill, PA - Kindergarten
- Title: Fancy Nancy
- Author: Jane O'Connor
- Reaction: I love the pictures and I think Nancy is creative.
- Student: Dana - Leary Elementary, Warminster, PA - First Grade
- Title: Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
- Author: Simms Taback
- Reaction: The book teaches you how ot reuse an old item and turn it into a new one.
- Student: Delaney - St. Catherine of Siena, Wilmington, DE - First Grade
- Title: Miss Spider's Wedding
- Author: David Kirk
- Reaction: I love the pictures and the great story about Miss Spider's friends and her beautiful wedding.
- Student: Matthew - St. Andrew, Drexel Hill, PA - Second Grade
- Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Author: Jeff Kinney
- Reaction: The book has a lot of good characters.
- Student: Jenna - McKinley Elementary, Elkins Park, PA - Third Grade
- Title: The Foot Book
- Author: Dr. Suess
- Reaction: It is fun for young kids and teaches you your right from your left side.
- Student: Isabella - Nether Providence School, Wallingford, PA - Third Grade
- Title: Franny K. Stein Mad Scientist
- Author: Jim Benton
- Reaction: The book is about a girl who makes experiments and they always turn out funny. There are ten books in this series and Franny is a mad scientist in every one.
- Student: Lois - Laurel Springs School, Laurel Springs, NJ - Fourth Grade
- Title: No Talking!
- Author: Andrew Clements
- Reaction: I love this book because it is funny, packed with suspense, and it is by my favorite author.
- Student: Mackenzie - General Harker School, Woolwich Township, NJ - Fourth Grade
- Title: Beyond the Valley of Thorns
- Author: Patrick Carman
- Reaction: It has a huge adventure in it. If you like big adventures and learning about different places then this book is perfect for you.
- Student: Sarah - Thomas E. Bowe School, Glassboro, NJ - Fourth Grade
- Title: Stuart Little
- Author: E.B. White
- Reaction: It's adventurous and it's heart warming.
- Student: Melanie - Mother of Divine Providence, King of Prussia, PA - Fifth Grade
- Title: The Laundry News
- Author: Andrew Clements
- Reaction: It's really funny and a great children's book. It's well written and it really catches your attention.
- Student: Sarah - Paxon Hollow Middle School, Broomall, PA - Eighth Grade
- Title: Letters from Wolfie
- Author: Patti Sherlock
- Reaction: It's a bittersweet story about a boy who donates his best friend (a dog) to the army. The dog's friendly and energetic spirit boosts morale overseas and his training helped him save many lives.
The Phanatic wants to know what you like to read
The Phillie Phanatic is always looking for more reading adventures. Please recommend your favorite book to the Phanatic by emailing fandev@phillies.com.
- Student's name
- Grade
- School
- School City and State
- The full title of your favorite book
- Author
- Why you are recommending the book
We will list, by grade, many of the books recommended to the Phanatic on the Phanatic's Book Corner so check back to see if your book is on the list.
*By sending us an email with the above information, you give the Phillies and www.phillies.com permission to print your submission on our website and in other Be a Phanatic About Reading materials.
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