Star of the Week (Little Shaq #3)
by Shaquille O'Neal (Author) Theodore Taylor (Illustrator)
Created by Shaquille O'Neal and illustrated in full color by Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award winner Theodore Taylor III, the Little Shaq series celebrates family, friends, and community and will have kids cheering for reading!
Little Shaq has always wanted his own kitten, but his parents aren't sure he's responsible enough. When Little Shaq is chosen as his class's Star of the Week, he knows that this is his moment to shine, to prove to his parents that they can count on him. Will Little Shaq be able to show he's ready for his very own pet?
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Review quotes
"The love among Little Shaq's family members shines. . . . A solid sequel." —Kirkus Reviews on LITTLE SHAQ TAKES A CHANCE
"The straightforward language is well-tailored to the target audience, and there's no missing the earnest, obvious messages about compromise, teamwork, and community involvement." —Publishers Weekly on LITTLE SHAQ
"A conflict-resolution story that may well inspire young sports lovers to garden—or young gardeners to pick up a basketball." —Kirkus Reviews on LITTLE SHAQ
"The language is simple and the story filled with a sense of community and friendship. . . A sweet addition to chapter book collections." —School Library Journal on LITTLE SHAQ
Shaquille O'Neal is a retired basketball legend, a businessman, and a current analyst on the Emmy award-winning show Inside the NBA on TNT. During his nineteen-year NBA career, O'Neal was a four-time NBA champion, a three-time Finals MVP, and a fifteen-time All-Star, and was named the 1993 Rookie of the Year. Since his rookie year, O'Neal has been an ambassador for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a group with whom his relationship goes back to his youth in New Jersey. Passionate about education, he has earned his undergraduate degree from LSU, his MBA from University of Phoenix, and his PhD from Barry University. Visit him online at www.shaq.com or on Twitter @Shaq.
Theodore Taylor III was awarded the 2014 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for his first picture book, When the Beat Was Born. An artist, designer, and photographer, Theodore earned a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and son. Visit him online at www.theodore3.com.
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV013060 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Parents
JUV039000 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General
JUV032020 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Pets
African Americans
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
Responsibility
JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Bask
JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter Books
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