Little Shaq: Star of the Week

The start of a brand new series by Shaquille O'Neal and illustrated by 2014 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award winner Theodore Taylor III, Little Shaq is sure to be a hit with young readers. When Little Shaq and his cousin Barry accidentally break their favorite video game, they need to find a way to replace it. That's when Little Shaq's science project inspires a solution: a gardening business. They can water their neighbors' gardens to raise money for a new game! Little Shaq and Barry make a great team both on and off the basketball court, but will their business be as successful as they hoped? Showing kids that anything is possible with the support of friends and family, Little Shaq will inspire them to love reading, play fair, and have fun! Read all the books in the Little Shaq series! Little Shaq Little Shaq Takes a Chance Little Shaq: Star of the Week "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 "A conflict-resolution story that may well inspire young sports lovers to garden—or young gardeners to pick up a basketball." ?Kirkus Reviews "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 For early reader sports fans, this series from superstar Shaquille O'Neal will inspire kids to love reading. When Little Shaq and his cousin Barry accidentally break their favorite video game, they need to find a way to replace it. That's when Little Shaq's science project inspires a solution: a gardening business. They can water their neighbors'gardens to raise money for a new game! Little Shaq and Barry make a great team both on and off the basketball court, but will their business be as successful as they hoped? Showing kids that anything is possible with the support of friends and family, Little Shaq will inspire them to love reading, play fair, and have fun!Read all the books in the Little Shaq series!Little ShaqLittle Shaq Takes a ChanceLittle Shaq: Star of the Week'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'A conflict-resolution story that may well inspire young sports lovers to garden--or young gardeners to pick up a basketball.'--Kirkus Reviews'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 Seven-year-old Shaquille O'neal, A Talented Basketball And Video Game Player, Learns To Share The Spotlight With His Cousin Barry When The Youngsters Work Together To Earn Money By Watering Plants.