This new story in the exciting series created by shaquille oneal and illustrated by coretta scott kingjohn steptoe new talent award winner theodore taylor iii, encourages kids to find their own true talents. Ted cox a biography of the basketball player who, in only his second year as a professional, is being compared to the games greatest players. His career, from his days as the immature knucklehead in orlando, to. The world has followed shaquille oneals amazing career for years. So it comes as little surprise to hear that oneal has agreed to author a new series of childrens books. Little shaq book list in publication order kids book series. Celebrity childrens books dont have a great reputationbut this one deserves to be a big, big exception.
Shaquille oneal is the author of little shaq and little shaq takes a chance and is a retired basketball legend, a businessman, and an analyst on the emmy award. Shaquille oneal shoots clean baskets from every part of the literary court, delighting and dazzling the reader with his unique writing style. The retired basketball player will author a new series of books called little shaq for early readers. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest centers basketball biography books. Its rare to discover a candid sports autobiography even rare when the author is one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. A fictionalized young shaquille oneal returns for a second illustrated story about life beyond the basketball court. Shaquille oneal, author info, published books, bio, photo.
Little shaq book list in publication order, reading level information. Photographs can only be taken from the line, shaq will not be posing for pictures. Who are shaunie oneals 5 kids on shaunies home court. Little shaq takes a chance by shaquille oneal, 9781619638785, available at book. The start of a brand new series by shaquille oneal and illustrated by. When jimmy gifts shaquille oneal his new childrens book everything is mama, shaq decides to put jimmy on his lap and read the story with a twist ending. Little shaq takes a chance points out that looks can be deceiving and shows that we should concentrate on finding hidden talents, in ourselves and others. The 7foot1 former nba star will pen a series of kids books called little shaq, based on his own. My son and i just got finished reading little shaq. Shaquille oneal is regarded as one of the most dominant athletes and arguably the most gregarious personalities in sports history. Former nba star shaquille oneal to be in decatur, ga to. Meet shaquille oneal, childrens book author only a game wbur.
On monday, we enjoyed watching shaquille oneal spread some holiday cheer at childrens hospital boston in boston, massachusetts. Meet shaquille oneal, childrens book author only a game. Created by shaquille oneal and illustrated in full color by coretta scott kingjohn steptoe new talent award winner theodore taylor iii, the little shaq series celebrates family, friends, and community and will have kids cheering for reading. Like most kids, little shaq doesnt love trying new things, especially if he might not be very good at them. In shaq talks back, oneal is completely candid about his life. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Shaunie oneal was a guest host on the real and revealed that she will be cowriting a book with her exhusband shaq about coparenting. Little shaq takes a chance by shaquille oneal, theodore. Man of steel by douglas bradshaw online at alibris. But in shaq talks back, shaquille oneal for the first. I am so glad that we heard about the book after my son read the book he wanted to know were there more books from shaquille oneal and also he wanted to take an accelerated reader test.
Little shaq kindle edition by oneal, shaquille, taylor, theodore. Discover book depositorys huge selection of shaquille oneal books online. Gr this second book in the little shaq series by nba superstar shaquille oneal shows little shaqs reluctance to try anything newnot the sushi his mom makes for dinner and not the art class where shaq doesnt think he has much talent. Through all the entertaining anecdotes in the new shaquille oneal book about his clashes. Whether you love shaquille oneal shaq as much as the big corporations who profit millions off of his endorsement, or you hate him as much as kobe bryant did as his l. See all books authored by shaquille oneal, including shaq uncut. I hope little shaq can be the book to help with that and keep kids on track. These books should be added to accelerated reader asap.
Oneal shaq and the beanstalk kicks off a familycentric series with a mild story that unfolds over three chapters. His first book was an adultlevel biography of former basketball star pistol pete maravich, and since then he has written childrens and young adult biographies and profiles of many prominent sports stars such as michael jordan, tiger woods, shaquille. Shaq will not be personalizing books or signing any materials other than the book. This book is the first in what is now a series of early chapter books by famed nba player shaquille oneal so famous even i have heard of him.
To contact shaq, join contact any celebrity now for instant access to our online database of over 60,000 celebrity addresses. See all books authored by shaquille o neal, including shaq uncut. Shaq is publishing a series of childrens books for the win. Uncut with proof of purchase from harvard book store. Shaquille oneal visits childrens hospital contact any. I am so happy to read children books written by an african american male. Customers who wish to join the signing line must have at least one copy of shaq. The start of a brand new series by shaquille oneal and illustrated by 2014 coretta scott kingjohn steptoe new talent award winner theodore taylor iii, little shaq is sure to be a hit with young readers. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors.
Shaquille oneal books list of books by author shaquille. As might be expected, basketball is at the forefront. The retired basketball player will author a new series of. Now this allstar and most valuable playerthe towering 7 1, 330lbs. When little shaq and his cousin barry accidentally break their favorite video game, they need to find a way to replace it. The event is scheduled for saturday, april 30, 2016 between 10 a. Shaquille oneal is the author of the little shaq series, a retired basketball legend, a businessman, and an analyst on the emmy award winning show, inside the nba on tnt. Shaquille oneal made an immediate impact in the nba. Little shaq takes a chance is a fun read for children, which emphasizes the values of keeping an open mind, trying new things, and not letting ourselves be influenced by prejudices.
Top 15 insane shaquille oneal stories thesportster. Star of the week by shaquille oneal, 9781619638792, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. During his 19year nba career, oneal was a fourtime nba champion, a threetime finals mvp, a 15time allstar and was named the 1993 rookie of the year. It would be good for kids to read on their own as a simple chapter book. Shaquille oneal can add a new title to his linkedin profile. Shaquille o neal is a former american basketball player.
Bill gutman is the author of more than two hundred books for both children and adults in a writing career that has spanned some five decades. He is considered one of the greatest players in national basketball association nba history. He averaged more than 23 points per game during his rookie year and made national headlines with two thunderous. The uncensored word on my life and winning in the nba is a giant of a book written by a sporting superstar. Tall tales and untold stories, and little shaq, and. Shaquille oneal tells bill littlefield about his academic struggles as a kid, his growth at lsu and his current work as a childrens book author. Little shaq by shaquille oneal, theodore taylor iii.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Shaquille oneal is the author of the little shaq series, a retired basketball. The book is called little shaq and, we assume, is meant to teach kids the definition of oxymoron. Shaquille o neal biography facts, childhood, family. Shaqs adventures begin when he is about seven or eight and throws his lima beans out the window instead of eating them. Shaunie oneal, exwife of shaq oneal, is producing another reality tv show, shaunies home court which shines the light on her five children. Shaquille o neal, also known by his nickname shaq, is a former american basketball player, as well as a former rapper. I kind of want to get back to the basics and just help children have fun, shaq said in the.
Decatur, ga basketball star and author, shaquille oneal decatur, will make an appearance in decatur, ga to promote his new childrens book, little shaq takes a chance. Tall tales and untold stories, and little shaq, and more on. Originally i was surprised not to see a ghostwriter or a coauthor credited on a book by an athlete, but upon reading the conclusion, i was happy to see that mr. You dont have to be a shaquille oneal fan to enjoy his clever spins on familiar fairy tales. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard.
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