Michael Jordan
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Michael Jordan

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Lo Harris (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Rejected from the team, a young dreamer becomes a basketball legend.

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32 pages· 552 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Michael dreams of being the best, but rejection from the school team leaves him devastated. With his mother's encouragement, he practices relentlessly, rising from school courts to Olympic glory. As he conquers the basketball world, Michael Jordan inspires kids everywhere to chase their dreams and 'make it happen.' Discover his journey from a determined child to a sports icon in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Little Michael wanted to be the first at everything–especially if that meant beating his older brother. One day, he came home crying…he’d been rejected from the basketball team at school. With his mother’s message of “go out and earn it” ringing in his ears, Michael practiced all summer. Soon he was the star of the team, going from school, to college, to the Olympics. After six titles, more than 1,000 games, and exactly 32,292 points, MJ had become a sports legend, who encouraged kids to “make it happen!” This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the baller’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
552
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about basketballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about boys and menBooks about 21st century
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Published
December 7, 2021
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711259386

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