Baby Dunks-a-Lot

By Jayson Tatum, Sam Apple, Parker-Nia Gordon (Illustrator)

A baby becomes a basketball sensation, but can he handle the NBA's demands?

3.5/5 Goodreads · 58 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When a young boy teaches his baby brother basketball, the tot surprises everyone with a gravity-defying dunk. Suddenly, the baby is a sought-after NBA star, captivating teams with his skills. But as Baby Dunks-a-Lot rises to fame, the challenge of balancing naps and games looms large. Will this pint-sized prodigy manage the pressures of stardom, or will bedtime be his ultimate rival? Dive into this whimsical tale of hoops and hilarity, where the court meets the crib in an unforgettable adventure.

From the publisher

NBA champion Jayson Tatum scores with this hilarious tale of a baby turned basketball superstar! Inspired by Jayson Tatum’s life as both an NBA superstar and a loving dad, this laugh-out-loud picture book is the story of what happens when a tot becomes an NBA teammate. Coathored by Sam Apple and featuring Parker-Nia Gordon’s sweet and appealing art, Baby Dunks-a-Lot is “delightful . . .silly and sporty in equal measure” (Kirkus). When a big kid teaches his little brother how to play basketball for the first time, something unusual happens . . . baby bro flies through the air for a monster dunk! Before long, every professional team wants the incredible dunking baby on their roster. Baby Dunks-A-Lot is poised to become a basketball legend–that is, until he misses his bedtime. The Boss Baby meets Space Jam in Jayson Tatum’s debut picture book, Baby Dunks-a-Lot!

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