Allie's Basketball Dream
- Subject
- Sports & Recreation - Basketball
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lee & Low Books
- Size
- 20.4 cm × 25.5 cm
- ISBN
- 9781880000724
Allie's story of self-determination is one that young athletes, both boys and girls, will recognize. Perfect for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of practicing and playing hard, Allie's Basketball Dream is a spirited tribute to perseverance.
Basketball is Allie's favorite sport-she's loved it ever since her father took her to her first game at Madison Square Garden. When her dad gives her a new basketball of her own, she hits the neighborhood courts, full of confidence. Once there, her enthusiasm ebbs as her shots fall short of the basket-at least at first.
Allie's story of self-determination is one that young athletes, both boys and girls, will recognize. Perfect for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of practicing and playing hard, Allie's Basketball Dream is a spirited tribute to perseverance.
About the creators
Barbara BarberAuthor
Barbara E. Barber is the author of poetry that has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Writer, and Midwest Poetry Review. She lives in New York City.
Darryl LigasanIllustrator
Darryl Ligasan is a native of the Philippines, and now lives in New York City, where he works as an illustrator and designer, and teaches at the School of Visual Arts.
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What reviewers said
"Children will appreciate Allie's triumph and tenacity, as well as the glowing illustrations."
"Repeatedly told that 'basketball's a boy's game,' a girl's confidence falters and then rebounds in this encouraging tale. Barber's message is deserving...the rebuffs Allie weathers are countless, and then applause is just as universal."
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