Book #1
Don't Throw It to Mo!
Written by David A. Adler & illustrated by Sam Ricks
6 - 8
Reading
age
32
Page
count
13
Words
per page
May 5, 2015
Publication
date
Paperback
$5.99
$5.74
Summary
Winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don’t mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a “butterfingers” who’s too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo’s coach has a plan to turn Mo’s little size into a big win for the Robins! This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports was the winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award in 2016.
Mo Jackson Series
Published from 2015 - 2022
8 booksPaperback
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Paperback
$5.99$5.74
Paperback
$5.99$5.74
Paperback
$5.99$5.74
| Year | # | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | Don't Throw It to Mo! | 32 |
| 2016 | 2 | Get a Hit, Mo! | 32 |
| 2018 | 4 | Kick It, Mo! | 32 |
| 2020 | 5 | Swim, Mo, Swim! | 32 |
| 2020 | 6 | Run, Mo, Run! | 32 |
| 2021 | 3 | Pass the Ball, Mo! | 32 |
| 2022 | 7 | Spike It, Mo! | 32 |
| 2022 | 8 | Get on the Ice, Mo! | 32 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Illustrator
Sam Ricks is an illustrator and designer with more than ten years’ experience. His work has been showcased in numerous publications, including The New York Times. Sam loves creating illustrations of all types, but he is especially fond of children’s book work. He lives with his family in Utah. Twitter @Samuelricks Website samricks.com
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