Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence

Name: Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence
Brand: Libros
SKU: 9781442412705
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Deloris Jordan

Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence

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Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence

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Descripción

Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from Michael Jordan's mother, author of the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes.

Long before he became a professional All-Star basketball player, Michael Jordan had dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal--and with dedication and perseverance, that's exactly what he did. This heartwarming picture book, written by Michael's mother and illustrated by Barry Root, gives a rare glimpse into a sports hero's childhood and emphasizes the role that good values play in success. An ideal companion to the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes, this is an inspirational story for sports fans, go-getters, and anyone with big dreams!

Detalles

Formato	Tapa suave
Número de Páginas	32
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Fecha de Publicación	2014-05-06
Dimensiones	11.8" x 8.9" x 0.2" pulgadas
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	Si
Edad	4-8
Temas	Afroamericano, 1950-1999, Perseverancia

Acerca del Autor

Jordan, Deloris

Deloris Jordan is Michael Jordan's mother and the coauthor of Salt in His Shoes and Michael's Golden Rules, illustrated by Kadir Nelson; Did I Tell You I Love You Today?, illustrated by Shane W. Evans; and Dream Big, illustrated by Barry Root. She is also the author of Family First: Winning the Parenting Game, a book highlighting the seven principles of parenting. Through her work with the James R. Jordan Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the Jordan Institute for Families at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mrs. Jordan is widely regarded as an advocate for children and families. The mother of five children and the grandmother of eleven, Mrs. Jordan lives in Chicago.

Root, Barry

Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including Gumbrella, which he also wrote; Dream Big; By My Brother's Side; and Game Day, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.