Read on your pc, mac, smartphone, tablet or kindle device. Little shaq takes a chance by shaquille oneal, illustrated by theodore taylor iii c. Celebrity childrens books dont have a great reputationbut this one deserves to be a big, big exception. The start of a brand new series by shaquille o neal 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. Shaquille oneal books list of books by author shaquille. Users can explore original stories and music by alicia keys, write in their own journal and play a virtual piano that displays the notes as you play. Little shaq will be based on oneals childhood and feature a series of adventures of a young shaq and his cousin barry. This book is about the gentle giant, shaquille o neal. Former nba great shaquille oneal sets his eyes on children, as the retired basketball player will author a new series of books called little shaq for early readers, usa today reported. 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. Little shaq kindle edition by oneal, shaquille, taylor, theodore. Tall tales and untold stories, and little shaq, and more on thriftbooks.
Shaq s adventures begin when he is about seven or eight and throws his lima beans out the window instead of eating them. May 12, 2014 shaquille oneal can add a new title to his linkedin profile. Shaquille o neal 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 awardwinning show inside the nba on tnt read more. Little shaq by shaquille o neal and theodore taylor, iii. It s rare to discover a candid sports autobiography even rare when the author is one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. Oneal shaq and the beanstalk kicks off a familycentric series with a mild story that unfolds over three chapters.
The newest author in the world of childrens books is shaquille oneal. It would be good for kids to read on their own as a simple chapter book. Publishers push big names to write childrens books wsj. Oct 28, 2016 little shaq, written by shaquille oneal, illustrated by theodore taylor iii bloomsbury childrens, new york, 2015.
Little shaq by shaquille oneal and theodore taylor, iii. Little shaq takes a chance by shaquille oneal, 9781619638785, available at book. The retired basketball player will author a new series of books called little shaq for early readers. See all books authored by shaquille oneal, including shaq uncut.
Celebrity children s books dont have a great reputationbut this one deserves to be a big, big exception. Not only are more and more writers staking out the children s market as their major interest, but numerous celebrities are writing children s books, i. What you did not know about retired nba star shaquille o. As might be expected, basketball is at the forefront. Bestselling author jackie macmullan is considered the nations leading writer on basketball. His first book was an adultlevel biography of former basketball star pistol pete maravich, and since then he has written children s and young adult biographies and profiles of many prominent sports stars such as michael jordan, tiger woods, shaquille. Jeff pearlman is the new york times bestselling author of eight books, including football for a. The start of a brand new series by shaquille oneal and illustrated by. Its rare to discover a candid sports autobiography even rare when the author is one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. Author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe bryant. But in shaq talks back, shaquille oneal for the first. Shaquille oneal can add a new title to his linkedin profile. 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. Shareef is 6foot10 and was rated as a fourstar prospect by.
The journals of mama mae and lee lee is an app that follows a little girl leelee and her grandmother who is voiced by della reese. Shop signed non fiction sports books and collectibles. He was born talented but did not for this reason neglect the place of hard work. It is getting dangerously close to a dimeadozen mentality, and the art included in the books is often of the cartoon variety. May, 2014 so it comes as little surprise to hear that oneal has agreed to author a new series of childrens books. In 1999, the ambassador of fun decided to write his first childrens book, shaq and the beanstalk and other very tall tales, even as he was. Shaqs adventures begin when he is about seven or eight and throws his lima beans out the window instead of eating them. 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. Oneal, shaquillechildhood and youthjuvenile fiction. Author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten.
Shaquille o neal is a four time nba champion, television star, musical artist and renaissance man. You dont have to be a shaquille oneal fan to enjoy his clever spins on familiar fairy tales. Shaq oneal is one of the top former basketball players in the history of nba and rose initially to fame due to his tremendous performance as a basketball player. Meet shaquille oneal, childrens book author only a game wbur. Oct 06, 2015 shaquille o neal is a retired basketball legend, a businessman, and a current analyst on the emmy awardwinning show inside the nba on tnt. 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. May, 2014 former nba great shaquille oneal sets his eyes on children, as the retired basketball player will author a new series of books called little shaq for early readers, usa today reported. Oct 06, 2015 shaquille oneal is a retired basketball legend, a businessman, and a current analyst on the emmy awardwinning show inside the nba on tnt. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all. Shaquille o neal is considered nonfiction, and written for the age group 811. The oldest is shareef oneal, a prized college basketball recruit who currently plays for head coach will wade and the lsu tigers, his fathers alma mater.
Explore books by shaquille oneal with our selection at. 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 awardwinning show inside the nba on tntread more. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Early chapter book autobiographical fiction, 73 pages lexile. From public sniping and sparring, to physical altercations and the repeated threats of trade, it was warfare. Steptoe new talent award for his first picture book, when the beat was born. Called little shaq, the series of earlyreader books is to be published by. Shaquille oneal is considered nonfiction, and written for the age group 811.
Her last book when the game was ours by magic johnson and larry bird was a major bestseller. It is no surprise then that he is the author of a childrens books that infuses lessons about black history. Oct 28, 2016 shaquille o neal tells bill littlefield about his academic struggles as a kid, his growth at lsu and his current work as a children s book author. Often nicknamed shaq or the diesel, oneal left an indelible mark on the. Not only are more and more writers staking out the childrens market as their major interest, but numerous celebrities are writing childrens books, i. The retired basketball player will author a new series of. He recently retired from the boston celtics and among other ventures, is an ongoing studio host for tnts coverage of the nba. Shaquille oneal shares life lesson in book for kids las. Jan 28, 2020 author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe bryant. Shaquille oneal author, theodore taylor illustrator format. What you did not know about retired nba star shaquille oneal.
At a young age he was very tall for his age and loved sports, mainly basketball. Shaquille oneal little shaq and little shaq takes a chance. Shaq is publishing a series of childrens books for the win. Shaq is publishing a series of childrens books prp las vegas. 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 awardwinning show inside the nba on tnt. Traces the personal life and basketball career of the center who began his nba career with the orlando magic in 1992. But perhaps the role he is most proud of than any other is fatherhood. During his nineteenyear nba career, oneal was a fourtime nba champion, a threetime finals mvp, and a fifteentime allstar, and was named the 1993 rookie.
The basketball star just signed a book contract with scholastic inc. Oneal is also the author of a sweet chapter book series for young readers, which features the adventures of a young man named little shaq, and emphasizes teamwork, helping others, and discovering and nurturing your own abilities. During his nineteenyear nba career, oneal was a fourtime nba champion, a threetime finals mvp, and a fifteentime allstar, and was named the 1993 rookie of the year. He recently retired from the boston celtics and among other ventures, is an ongoing studio host for tnt s coverage of the nba. Bestselling author jackie macmullan is considered the nation s leading writer on basketball. In the history of modern sport, there have never been two highlevel teammates who loathed each other the way shaquille oneal loathed kobe bryant, and kobe bryant loathed shaquille oneal. When little shaq and his cousin barry accidentally break their favorite video game, they need to find a way to replace it. 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. Shaquille oneal is a retired basketball legend, a businessman, and a current analyst on the emmy awardwinning show inside the nba on tnt. Shaquille oneal to publish series of books for children. Array of childrens books is a mixed bag deseret news. Author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with.
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. Shaquille oneal is a four time nba champion, television star, musical artist and renaissance man. But in shaq talks back, shaquille o neal for the first. Shaquille dropped out of college after his junior year to pursue a professional career in nba and that was the first step in his career success. Meet shaquille oneal, childrens book author only a game. So it comes as little surprise to hear that oneal has agreed to author a new series of childrens books. This book is about the gentle giant, shaquille oneal. What you did not know about the retired nba star shaquille oneal he was born talented but did not for this reason neglect the place of hard work. You dont have to be a shaquille o neal fan to enjoy his clever spins on familiar fairy tales.
During his nineteenyear nba career, o neal was a fourtime nba champion, a threetime finals mvp, and a fifteentime allstar, and was named the 1993 rookie of the year. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shaq talks back. Shaquille oneal tells bill littlefield about his academic struggles as a kid, his growth at lsu and his current work as a children s book author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read little shaq. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest centers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketballs greatest centers, shaquille oneal. The newest author in the world of children s books is shaquille o neal. Shaqs net worth is even bigger than he is who are shaqs kids. Shaquille oneal is the author of the little shaq series, a retired basketball. Well, theyre busy carving their own legacies with their worldfamous father leading the charge. List of books by author shaquille oneal thriftbooks.
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