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Slam Dunk Sammy NEW

Reading Level: Pre K–2 Interest Level: Pre K–2

Slam Dunk Sammy

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Sammy is the smallest kid on the basketball court . But ever since the first time his father held him up to dunk a ball, Sammy felt like he was meant to fly . When the other kids won’t pick Sammy for their team, he uses that as motivation to practice his skills and get stronger . Each day, Sammy tries and tries again until one day, he becomes a neighborhood legend . Readers will learn about the important skills of setting goals and staying disciplined in this inspirational tale of the power of determination . SEL connections: • Self-discipline • Self-motivation • Growth mindset

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Slam Dunk Sammy

David Aro • 978-1-7253-9411-7 Illustrated by: Nigel Carrington eBook: 978-1-7253-9412-4 • PB: 978-1-7253-9409-4 [E] L PENDING ©2022

Reading Level: Pre K–2 Interest Level: Pre K–2

8” x 10” • Library Binding • 32 pp . • Full-Color Illustrations

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR:

DAVID ARO is a former Collegiate All-American basketball player and conference player of the year . While coaching college basketball, he earned a master’s degree in Executive Leadership and Change . Today, he coaches his kids and follows his passion of writing children’s books . He is the author of the Alton Heights All-Stars hi-lo middle grade series . You can visit him online at www .davidaro .com . NIGEL CARRINGTON is a cartoonist from the island of Trinidad who has been drawing cartoons for over 20 years . You can see more of his work at starrskillscomics .com .

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