Little Shaq: Star of the Week

Little Shaq Takes a Chance is an inspiring story about family, friends, and community that will have kids cheering for reading! Little Shaq has always wanted his own kitten, but his parents aren't sure he's responsible enough.

When Little Shaq is chosen as his class's Star of the Week, he knows this is his moment to shine and prove to his parents that they can count on him.

Will Little Shaq be able to show he's ready for his very own pet? The straightforward language is well-tailored to the target audience, and there’s no missing the earnest, obvious messages about compromise, teamwork, and community involvement.

With simple language and a sense of community and friendship, this sweet addition to chapter book collections will inspire young sports lovers to garden or young gardeners to pick up a basketball.

Illustrated in full color by Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent award winner Theodore Taylor III, the Little Shaq series celebrates family, friends, and community and will have kids cheering for reading!