Basketball dreams Author: Paul, Chris | ||
Price: $23.28 |
Summary:
Growing up, Chris Paul dreamed of playing pro basketball. But he knew it would take more than dedication, so Chris looked to his grandfather Papa Chilly as a shining example of the values he could apply both in basketball and in life.
Illustrator: | Lovett, Courtney |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (-) (10/15/22)
Booklist (11/01/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 11/01/2022 In this picture-book memoir, NBA star Chris Paul tells what he learned by observing his grandfather, who ran his own service station. As a child, Chris would often stop by and watch him work. Along the way, Papa Chilly inspired his grandson and became his model for how to live. Observing him, Chris learned to rise early and work hard at his job, be polite to his elders, and always be ready to listen and lend a helping hand to his teammates, neighbors, and friends. On the basketball court, when young Chris was teased about his small stature, he would remember Papa Chilly telling him to “show by doing,” and reply by shooting a three-pointer. Lovett’s digital artwork is bold, energetic, and emotionally expressive. A combination of childhood memoir and tribute to a beloved relative, Paul’s simply expressed personal narrative comes across as a celebration without sentimentality. While young aspiring athletes will find inspiration and advice here, the simply expressed, fundamental values are applicable far beyond sports and can lead to success in any field. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
Booklist - 11/01/2022 In this picture-book memoir, NBA star Chris Paul tells what he learned by observing his grandfather, who ran his own service station. As a child, Chris would often stop by and watch him work. Along the way, Papa Chilly inspired his grandson and became his model for how to live. Observing him, Chris learned to rise early and work hard at his job, be polite to his elders, and always be ready to listen and lend a helping hand to his teammates, neighbors, and friends. On the basketball court, when young Chris was teased about his small stature, he would remember Papa Chilly telling him to “show by doing,” and reply by shooting a three-pointer. Lovett’s digital artwork is bold, energetic, and emotionally expressive. A combination of childhood memoir and tribute to a beloved relative, Paul’s simply expressed personal narrative comes across as a celebration without sentimentality. While young aspiring athletes will find inspiration and advice here, the simply expressed, fundamental values are applicable far beyond sports and can lead to success in any field. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.