{"product_id":"dream-big-michael-jordan-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence-9781442412705","title":"Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence","description":"\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 \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612863140114,"sku":"9781442412705","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_781595fb-ca52-499b-85e3-e86d9f9b5966.jpg?v=1737289808","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dream-big-michael-jordan-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence-9781442412705","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}