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I Like Hoops
(I Like to Read)
Author
Illustrator
Jada Jeni Bennett
Publication Date
June 24, 2025
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / K − 1st
Language
English
Format
Leveled Reader
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Description
The game is tied. Can we win? This book is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own.
A close game of basketball, played by a diverse group of first and second graders, is full of suspense, joy-and good sportsmanship too!
With simple text, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Leveled by educational experts. Includes phonics features.
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A close game of basketball, played by a diverse group of first and second graders, is full of suspense, joy-and good sportsmanship too!
With simple text, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Leveled by educational experts. Includes phonics features.
The books in the award-winning I Like to Read(R) series build vocabulary and promote fluency, which are essential for reading success. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality books that are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!
Publication date
June 24, 2025
Genre
Fiction
Page Count
32
ISBN-13
9780823459582
Publisher
Holiday House
Series
I Like to Read
BISAC categories
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV032020 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
JUV032020 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
ALA/Booklist
It’s hard to resist getting drawn into the final seconds of a close game, and this book brings readers right into that feeling. . . . A narrative for very early readers that doesn’t sacrifice story in the name of decodability? That’s a definite win!
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 1–A game of basketball is tied with only five minutes to go. Short, simple sentences describe the action as the visiting team scores a few baskets, the home team responds, and the crowd cheers enthusiastically. With only 10 seconds remaining, the home team shoots and scores, leading to a victory. Filled with sight words, a variation of short and long vowels, and repetition, this title is an excellent choice for new and emerging readers. Each spread features approximately one to three sentences with up to 10 words, many of which describe the images, such as “I jump” and “The ball goes in.” Colorful illustrations are lively and eye-catching; the characters have diverse backgrounds. While there is nothing groundbreaking here in terms of storytelling, readers are sure to enjoy the energetic illustrations and relatable story.
VERDICT A fast-paced and compelling sports choice for early reader collections.
Copyright 2025 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Juwanda G Ford
Juwanda G. Ford is the author of picture books and easy readers including the bestselling Together for Kwanzaa. Juwanda started playing basketball at her neighborhood recreation center in New Orleans, where she was most often the only girl in the game, but also one of the best players. She played college basketball and still enjoys playing pick-up games whenever she can. Jada Jeni Bennett is a recent graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she studied illustration. I Like Hoops is her debut picture book. Jada lives in Boston, MA.
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