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Who's on First?
by
Bud Abbott,
Lou Costello, John Martz (Goodreads Author)
“Who’s on first. What’s on second. I Don’t Know’s on third.” One of the classic comedy sketches of all time is now transformed into a priceless picture book—and it’s a great read for kids of all ages. Follow the mistaken identities, confusion, and lots of laughs as Rabbit and Bear act out this scene. The book will appeal to Abbott and Costello fans, baseball fans, and anyo...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
February 19th 2013
by Quirk Books
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Who’s on First? You’ve heard this comedy skit. Maybe not right from William “Bud” Abbot and Lou Costello, but you’ve heard it somehow or somewhere. It wasn’t named best comedy skit of the 20th century for nothing. My favorite version of it as a child was when it was acted out by 2 cartoon mice. Now, the skit is reenacted by a cartoon bunny, bear, and other animals on a baseball team in Who’s on First.
The illustrations are the perfect compliment to the skit. The are cute, but minimal so they don’...more
The illustrations are the perfect compliment to the skit. The are cute, but minimal so they don’...more
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I remember first seeing the classic Abbott & Costello skit "Who's On First?" when I made a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in my youth. So when I saw this children's book version of the skit I knew I had to get my hands on it. I personally enjoyed reading it and laughing along as Costello, drawn as a small bunny, and Abbott, drawn as a tall bear, went through this skit. And it was still funny to me after all these years. But it didn't se...more
I remember first seeing the classic Abbott & Costello skit "Who's On First?" when I made a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in my youth. So when I saw this children's book version of the skit I knew I had to get my hands on it. I personally enjoyed reading it and laughing along as Costello, drawn as a small bunny, and Abbott, drawn as a tall bear, went through this skit. And it was still funny to me after all these years. But it didn't se...more
This picture book does a great job of introducing the work of Abbott and Costello, the only nonbaseball players to be included in the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame, to young readers. The crisp and bright drawings make the story less confusing, with diagrams and the dialogue broken down visually in ways that make things more clear. I love the color palette of the front cover (as my daughter pointed out, baseball's is "America's game", so the red, white and blue make sense), and inside the add...more
*This book was given to me as an ARC. *
I wanted this book for my daughter, who is too young to understand it (she's 1), but I have always loved this skit by Abbott and Costello, thanks to my Dad. So, we all know the skit, which is hilarious. However, the artwork of the book is wonderful. The characters are cute and are drawn I think to resemble (via bear and rabbit) Abbott and Costello. It was well done and I think added to the skit. My husband and I took turns reading it and couldn't stop laugh...more
I wanted this book for my daughter, who is too young to understand it (she's 1), but I have always loved this skit by Abbott and Costello, thanks to my Dad. So, we all know the skit, which is hilarious. However, the artwork of the book is wonderful. The characters are cute and are drawn I think to resemble (via bear and rabbit) Abbott and Costello. It was well done and I think added to the skit. My husband and I took turns reading it and couldn't stop laugh...more
I usually do not give out 5 stars unless we have achieved a bit of perfection. I think I grew up in the generation when I heard my elders laughing about who's on first but I have never seen Abbott & Costello perform "the best comedy sketch of the 20th century." Putting this joke into a children's book is a great way to pass the fun down to generations to come.
I cannot wait to have children and be able to read this book, using different voices and becoming more exacerbated in tone. This book...more
I cannot wait to have children and be able to read this book, using different voices and becoming more exacerbated in tone. This book...more
I just received this book in the mail from winning it on a Goodreads drawing. When I saw it,I had to sit down and read it immediately. I have always loved this routine by Abbott and Costello. The book is illustrated by John Martz. the routine is as funny as ever and the illustrations are perfect for the book. I love this book. But, alas, I am in my 60's and I wish to pass this little piece of Heaven on to the next generation, so I am going to have my wife pry it out of my hands and send it to my...more
This was a cute book. I was having a discussion (sort of) with a fellow librarian about this book. She didn't find it all that funny but she thought it was because she's seen the skit so many times. I thought it was funny and super cute probably because I've only seen the skit a couple times. I enjoyed seeing a bunny and a bear go back and forth-- something about confused angry rabbits makes me giggle. The illustrations are simple and cute and would be a good introduction for youngsters to the c...more
Feb 18, 2013
Tim Lewis
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Premise: Take comedy legends Abbott & Costello’s classic sketch explaining who is playing the different positions on a baseball team, illustrate it like a whimsical children’s book, and that’s what you get with Who’s On First?. Costello thinks Abbott is using pronouns when talking about baseball players, while Abbott thinks Costello understands that those are the actual names of the players.
Themes: Who’s On First? centers around the misunderstanding between two people confusing the proper na...more
Themes: Who’s On First? centers around the misunderstanding between two people confusing the proper na...more
This is the classical “Who’s on First?” exchange that is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Only it is in a picture book form. And it has fun animals as baseball players. Each baseball player is a different animal. This is perfect for the younger crowd who will surely not mistake a snake or a dog or a chicken for the wrong crazy-named baseball player. And, they will love that I Don’t Give a Hoot (the shortstop) is an owl.
I didn’t know if this book would really work for ki...more
I didn’t know if this book would really work for ki...more
I'm in my 40s, my dad just turned 65, and one of my favorite childhood memories is Daddy quoting WHO'S ON FIRST? I realize now that he learned to love this from HIS dad, my grandfather. My children only had a vague sense of who Abbott & Costello were before this book. Having them read this book aloud (over and over and over) and laughing hysterically connected me to my father and grandfather. xoxo
What a lovely idea to make a children's picture book of this! The pictures of the characters make it fully clear and understandable. Kids love this routine, and this book makes it completely accessible to them. There's still an existing cassette tape of my ex-husband and his best friend doing this routine together when they were kids. Now generations more kids can have the same fun.
This famous comedy sketch translates surprisingly well to a picture book. The characters, a rabbit and a bear, resemble the comedians who wrote this sketch and their expressions help young readers and listeners understand the humor of the text.
A great read aloud that's sure to crack up the reader AND the audience!
A great read aloud that's sure to crack up the reader AND the audience!
This was so cute! A friend at work showed it to me and I loved it! The classic routine with adorable illustrations to help clarify and enhance the story and I really had fun with it. Kids will enjoy the goofiness of it and adults will enjoy a revisit of one of the best known comedy sketches of all time.
Based on the comedy routine by Abbott & Costello, the book shares the routine through a rabbit and bear character. It may take children a little while to understand the concept but once they do, they will appreciate the humor. This could even be acted out with groups of students in the classroom!
The illustrations were fun. An older generation appreciates
this silly story the most. My parents saw the Abbot/Costello
series growing up. It was slightly lost on our generation.
My sons enjoyed the illustrations and were slightly amused
with the story but they lost interest quickly.
this silly story the most. My parents saw the Abbot/Costello
series growing up. It was slightly lost on our generation.
My sons enjoyed the illustrations and were slightly amused
with the story but they lost interest quickly.
Age: Kindergarten+
Sports: Baseball
A finely illustrated rendition of the famous Abbott and Costello routine. The illustrations allow younger children to be able to understand this humorous word play. Also complete with a history of the routine in the back of the book.
Sports: Baseball
A finely illustrated rendition of the famous Abbott and Costello routine. The illustrations allow younger children to be able to understand this humorous word play. Also complete with a history of the routine in the back of the book.
I'm not sure how well this will go over with kids, but I appreciate he attempt and it is definitely well done. My kids were recently introduced to this classic comic sketch, so they appreciated it, but I don't know if they would have gotten it otherwise.
I won this book in the first reads give-away and was so excited when it arrived today. A timeless skit mixed with cute illustrations. I found myself laughing out loud even though I've read this skit numerous times. I now have a new coffee table book!
This timeless bit of comedy comes to life with these eye catching illustrations. The comedy skit is sometimes hard to follow for little baseball lovers, but these drawings make it easy. This is a must read for baseball lovers everywhere.
I read this to my daughters and they loved it and laughed so hard especially my 6 year old. I then played the YouTube video of Abbott & Costello. So much fun! I might have to buy this book; we borrowed it from the library.
Who’s on First? is a funny book that will have appeal for the whole family, the book is based on the classic comedy routine by Abbott and Costello. Join Rabbit Abbott and Costello Bear as they play baseball with the hilarious routine that even the youngest fan will enjoy. Reviewer 15
I love the "Who's on First" routine, and I enjoyed the book's illustrations. I don't know if younger children will get the humor though, but it's nice that a classic routine is being passed down to another generation.
I love this routine and had it memorized when I was a kid. This is the most wonderful tribute to the bit I have ever seen. This is for the whole family, the baseball lover, the Abbot and Costello fan, for everyone.
This is a fun story that demonstrates the very well know comedy act by Abbott and Costello. I love how the illustrations help the students to see and understand the humor of the conversation.
Dec 12, 2012
Stephanie Green
added it
The original Abbott & Costello sketch is one of my favorites. The illustrations in this version are sweet and funny as the two main characters, Bear and Rabbit act out the scenes.
I think you need to be an Abbot and Costello fan to appreciate this book. Fans of the routine will certainly enjoy it and reminisce about the good old days.
Super cute retelling of the famous Abbott and Costello routine, done with speech bubbles for early readers' accessibility. Bright artwork adds to the appeal.
Okay... so this is as confusing as the original skit! Funny characters who run through the famous Abbott and Costello baseball kit. It would be fun to act out! And maybe show some footage of the original skit to students.
I THINK this is going to make a good first or second grade read aloud. I'm not positive the kids are going to get it. We'll see.
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads.
This children's book is so cute! My son enjoyed listening to me read this book and enjoyed this pictures. I definitely recommend this for all children especially those with a love for baseball.
This children's book is so cute! My son enjoyed listening to me read this book and enjoyed this pictures. I definitely recommend this for all children especially those with a love for baseball.
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