FICTION

Little Shaq Takes a Chance

by Shaquille O'NEAL
illus. by Theodore Taylor III. 80p. (Little Shaq). Bloomsbury Press. Apr. 2016. Tr $9.99. ISBN 9781619638440.
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Gr 1–3—This second book in the "Little Shaq" series by NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal shows Little Shaq's reluctance to try anything new—not the sushi his mom makes for dinner and not the art class where Shaq doesn't think he has much talent. When he finally decides to take a chance, Little Shaq discovers that sushi is delicious and that he loves sculpting. Lively full color illustrations break up the text. Early chapter book readers will find much to identify with in this book as Shaq learns a lesson about being open to new experiences.
A series about the retired NBA star as a young boy continues with Little Shaq, who's used to excelling on the basketball court, feeling nervous for the upcoming art show ("I'm no good at art"). Its lessons--"keep an open mind"; "try something new"--are glaring, but newly independent readers will easily handle the amiable story's three short, generously illustrated chapters.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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