Little Shaq Takes a Chance
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Overview
For early reader sports fans, this series from superstar Shaquille O’Neal will inspire kids to love reading.
Like most kids, Little Shaq doesn’t love trying new things, especially if he might not be very good at them. So when his class is assigned projects for the school’s upcoming art show, he’s not sure that his skills will transfer from the basketball court to the art studio. Rosa Lindy and Barry have their projects all figured out. Can Little Shaq find the confidence to embrace his own style and create a piece for the show?
This series created by Shaquille O’Neal and illustrated by Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award winner Theodore Taylor III, encourages kids to find their own true talents.
The fun, family-friendly chapter book series by superstar Shaquille O’Neal continues as Little Shaq finds the courage to take a chance.
Exciting new series with mega-star author and strong literacy angle: This early chapter book series featuring Little Shaq has the power of a major celebrity behind it. Shaq is committed to literacy and believes strongly in education, so he’s dedicated to making the books a huge success with appearances and promotional opportunities, including the keynote speech at the 2015 IRA conference.
Amazing Author Platform: Shaq will continue to support the series with appearances and include the series in his overall brand management so that the books are part of as many of Shaq’s promotional moments as possible.
Talented, award-winning illustrator: Theodore Taylor III was the 2014 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award winner, which will give these books even more notice in the school and library community.
Great friendship story plus basketball: These stories will appeal to a diverse range of emerging readers, and a gentle message about friendship, family, and community gives each story depth.
The love among Little Shaq’s family members shines through in their interactions, and the story delivers a message without triteness. Taylor’s full-color illustrations break up text on almost every page, adding warmth and energy . . . A solid sequel, easily accessible to readers who missed Volume 1.
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.
A conflict-resolution story that may well inspire young sports lovers to garden--or young gardeners to pick up a basketball.
The language is simple and the story filled with a sense of community and friendship. . . . A sweet addition to chapter book collections.
- Title: Little Shaq Takes a Chance
- Authors: Shaquille O'Neal, T. N. Taylor
- Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 80
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781619638778, 9781619638785, 1619638789, 1619638770
- Resource ID: LLS:9781619638778
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T15:32:59Z
Shaquille O'Neal is a retired basketball legend, businessman and current analyst on the Emmy award winning show, Inside the NBA on TNT. During his 19-year NBA career, O'Neal was a four-time NBA champion, a three-time Finals MVP, a 15-time All-Star and was named the 1993 Rookie of the Year. Since his rookie year, O'Neal has been an ambassador for the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of America, a group with whom his relationship goes back to his youth in New Jersey. Passionate about education, he has earned his Undergraduate degree from LSU, MBA from University of Phoenix and his PhD from Barry University in 2012.
www.shaq.com
@shaq
Theodore Taylor III was awarded the 2014 Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Award for his first picture book When the Beat Was Born. An artist, designer, and photographer, Theodore lives in Washington, D.C.
www.theodore3.com