{"product_id":"dream-big-michael-jordan-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence-paperback","title":"Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeloris Jordan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarry Root\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from Michael Jordan's mother, author of the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling \u003ci\u003eSalt in His Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong before he became a professional All-Star basketball player, Michael Jordan had dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal--and with dedication and perseverance, that's exactly what he did. This heartwarming picture book, written by Michael's mother and illustrated by Barry Root, gives a rare glimpse into a sports hero's childhood and emphasizes the role that good values play in success. An ideal companion to the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eSalt in His Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e, this is an inspirational story for sports fans, go-getters, and anyone with big dreams\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeloris Jordan is Michael Jordan's mother and the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSalt in His Shoes \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Michael's Golden Rules\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Kadir Nelson; \u003ci\u003eDid I Tell You I Love You Today?\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Shane W. Evans; and \u003ci\u003eDream Big\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Barry Root. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eFamily First: Winning the Parenting Game\u003c\/i\u003e, a book highlighting the seven principles of parenting. Through her work with the James R. Jordan Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the Jordan Institute for Families at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mrs. Jordan is widely regarded as an advocate for children and families. The mother of five children and the grandmother of eleven, Mrs. Jordan lives in Chicago. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBarry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eGumbrella, \u003c\/i\u003e which he also wrote; \u003ci\u003eDream Big\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBy My Brother's Side\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eGame Day\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 11.8 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772322185504,"sku":"9781442412705","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4fc1c26dd7384810c83072d0b6aec2cf.webp?v=1780403110","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dream-big-michael-jordan-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}