That s when little shaq s science project inspires a solution. Author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with. That book made headlines for its insights on his relationship with kobe bryant, pat riley and kareem abduljabbar. List of books by author shaquille oneal thriftbooks. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Shaquille oneal is a four time nba champion, television star, musical artist and renaissance man. Newark shaquille o neal s resume already included nba great, platinum rapper, actor, businessman and tv analyst. 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. Like most kids, little shaq doesnt love trying new things, especially if he might not be very good at them.
The newark native returned to his hometown tuesday to officially launch his book series little shaq at the cityplex 12 movie theatre on springfield avenue. Originally i was surprised not to see a ghostwriter or a coauthor credited on a book by an athlete, but upon reading the conclusion, i was happy to see that mr. 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. In the first book, little shaq and his cousin barry accidentally break their favorite video game, and they need to find a way to replace it, so they start a gardening business together. Called little shaq, the series of earlyreader books is to be published by. Little shaq kindle edition by oneal, shaquille, taylor, theodore. Little shaq by shaquille oneal and theodore taylor, iii. How shaq became a children s book author with little shaq shaq s book little shaq article october 09. While this is oneal s first childrens book, he wrote shaq uncut. Special to view basketball legend shaquille o neal is the author of little shaq takes a chance. Feb 27, 2020 childrens book author ellen labrecque holds up a sneaker worn by shaquille oneal. The vocabulary is basic without being boring, making it a solid choice for readaloud or for early readers, especially sports fans. Shaquille o neal is a four time nba champion, television star, musical artist and renaissance man. As of today, he can add another title to that list children s author.
Public speaker, podcast host, author, founder of the corcoran group. Shaquille o neal speaks at a celebration of life for kobe and gianna bryant duration. Shaunie oneal might be an even harder worker than shaq. Shaquille o neal and james corden s prank show doesnt go as planned. Little shaq by shaquille oneal meet your next favorite book. Newark shaquille oneal s resume already included nba great, platinum rapper, actor, businessman and tv analyst. I kind of want to get back to the basics and just help children have fun, shaq said in the.
It is no surprise then that he is the author of a childrens books that infuses lessons about black history. Stan hondaafpgetty images this article is more than 3 years old. With an assist from veteran basketball writer macmullan coauthor with larry bird and magic johnson. Little shaq is the first in a new series of early chapter books by shaquille o neal. 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. As might be expected, basketball is at the forefront. This new story in the exciting series created by shaquille oneal and illustrated by. This new story in the exciting series created by shaquille oneal and illustrated by coretta scott kingjohn steptoe new talent award winner theodore taylor iii, encourages kids to find their own true talents. Little shaq takes a chance by shaquille oneal goodreads. I told me so much about shaqs life and how he lived. Oneal shaq and the beanstalk kicks off a familycentric series with a mild story that unfolds over three chapters.
Her last book when the game was ours by magic johnson and larry bird was a major bestseller. Shaq launches childrens book series little shaq in. The first book is scheduled to be published in 2015. 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. See all books authored by shaquille oneal, including shaq uncut. Continuing this series that celebrates community, family, and education, little shaq takes a chance will inspire readers the to be brave, have fun, and love reading. Shaqs adventures begin when he is about seven or eight and throws his. Tall tales and untold stories, and little shaq, and more on thriftbooks. 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. 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. Little shaq is the start of a brandnew series based on some of my experiences as a kid. 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. Buy little shaq takes a chance by shaquille oneal from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. I received a copy of this book from bloomsbury usa childrens books via.
This book is a biography on shaquille o neal s career in professional basketball. Shaquille oneal author, theodore taylor illustrator format. He recounts his life story, from his childhood in newark through winning the 2000 nba. Shaquille o neal, the dad of 6 has written his first children s book. The book started when shaq first devoloped his love for basketball. Shaquille oneal books list of books by author shaquille. How shaq became a childrens book author with little shaq shaqs book little shaq article october 09. The retired basketball player will author a new series of books called little shaq for early readers. Shaq is publishing a series of childrens books prp las vegas. Meet shaquille oneal, childrens book author only a game wbur. 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. When little shaq and his cousin barry accidentally break their favorite video game, they need to find a way to replace it. Teamed up on little shaq, my first childrens book, on shelves in stores fall 2015.
Charlie pritchard 5th grade contest winners pose with the author and hess complex librarians kristen. Shaquille oneal to publish series of books for children. Little shaq is the first in a new series of early chapter books by shaquille oneal. The vocabulary is basic without being boring, making it a solid choice for readaloud or for early readers. Shaquille oneal speaks at a celebration of life for kobe and gianna bryant duration. 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. Oct 28, 2016 this book is the first in what is now a series of early chapter books by famed nba player shaquille oneal so famous even i have heard of him.
This book is the first in what is now a series of early chapter books by famed nba player shaquille oneal so famous even i have heard of him. 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. Newark shaquille oneals resume already included nba great, platinum rapper, actor, businessman and tv analyst. This book is a biography on shaquille oneals career in professional basketball. Shaqs new book after shaq and the beanstalk is entertaining, controversial and funny, like its author. Staten island author creates childrens book to inspire. Jan 28, 2020 author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe bryant. An argument over basketball leads to a frustrating video game experience for the two. Author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten. Shaq s adventures begin when he is about seven or eight and throws his lima beans out the window instead of eating them. Shaquille o neal shares a life lesson in his book little shaq takes a chance. Instead of being a way to make peace, the video game increases the tension between these two close friends.
Celebrity children s books dont have a great reputationbut this one deserves to be a big, big exception. Shaquille oneal, the dad of 6 has written his first childrens book. Shaquille oneal and james cordens prank show doesnt go as planned. Special to view basketball legend shaquille oneal is the author of little shaq takes a chance. Shaquille oneal shares life lesson in book for kids las. Shaquille oneal, nba legend, will be signing copies of little shaq takes a chance in atlanta next month. Shaquille oneal nba analyst turner family of networks. Bestselling author jackie macmullan is considered the nations leading writer on basketball. Bestselling author jackie macmullan is considered the nation s leading writer on basketball.
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. 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. Feb 18, 2020 staten island author creates children s book to inspire disadvantaged city kids. May, 2014 so it comes as little surprise to hear that oneal has agreed to author a new series of childrens books. Fourtime nba champ shaquille oneal is the author of the new childrens book, little shaq. Shaq launches childrens book series little shaq in newark. Celebrity childrens books dont have a great reputationbut this one deserves to be a big, big exception.
As of today, he can add another title to that list childrens author. Shaquille oneal expands childrens imaginations in little. When the game was ours, 2010, oneal details an impoverished childhood lacking in material things but filled with strong influences, ranging from his grandmother to his stepfather, sarge, a strict disciplinarian who helped curb the. The retired basketball player will author a new series of. Shaq is publishing a series of childrens books for the win. Yes, ill be adding copies of all three little shaq books to my library. Nonfiction author addresses hess school students hamilton. Jackie is a constant presence on espn and was a longtime.
Published october 6th 2015 by bloomsbury usa childrens. Explore books by shaquille oneal with our selection at. Childrens book author ellen labrecque holds up a sneaker worn by shaquille oneal. Little shaq by shaquille o neal and theodore taylor, iii. Little shaq kindle edition by oneal, shaquille, taylor. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. Staten island author creates childrens book to inspire disadvantaged city kids. You dont have to be a shaquille o neal fan to enjoy his clever spins on familiar fairy tales. He is the bestselling author of more than one hundred sports books for young readers.
Oct 28, 2016 fourtime nba champ shaquille o neal is the author of the new children s book, little shaq. With kelly ripa, michael strahan, sarah michelle gellar, shaquille oneal. Parents need to know that basketball great shaquille oneals little shaq the first in a series of beginning chapter books is a positive and engaging illustrated story of friendship, teamwork, and the birth of a community garden. The television personality and entrepreneur works primarily as an executive producer of the reality tv show basketball wives, the eighth season of which premiered in june 2019. I read on the court with shaquille oneal by matt christopher.
The start of a brand new series by shaquille oneal and illustrated by. The inspiring story of one of basketball s greatest centers basketball biography books by clayton geoffreys aug, 2017 4. Oneal will be in town saturday, april 30, to promote his new book for kids, little shaq takes a chance. Apr 14, 2016 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. Meet shaquille oneal, childrens book author only a game. Shaquille oneal shares a life lesson in his book little shaq takes a chance. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest centers basketball biography books by clayton geoffreys aug, 2017 4. Shaquille oneal little shaq and little shaq takes a chance. Shaquille oneal little shaq takes a chance atlanta book. Shaq uncut by shaquille oneal, jackie macmullan kirkus. Shaquille oneal is a retired basketball legend, businessman and current analyst on the emmy award winning show, inside the nba. During his nineteenyear nba career, o neal was a fourtime nba champion, a threetime finals mvp, and a fifteentime allstar, and was named the. Parents need to know that basketball great shaquille o neal s little shaq the first in a series of beginning chapter books is a positive and engaging illustrated story of friendship, teamwork, and the birth of a community garden. During his nineteenyear nba career, oneal was a fourtime nba champion, a threetime finals mvp, and a fifteentime allstar, and was named the.
Steptoe new talent award for his first picture book, when the beat was born. In this first book, readers meet little shaq and his cousin barry. Apr 18, 2016 o neal will be in town saturday, april 30, to promote his new book for kids, little shaq takes a chance. Author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe bryant. Shaq s new book after shaq and the beanstalk is entertaining, controversial and funny, like its author.
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