{"product_id":"i-like-hoops-9780823459582","title":"I Like Hoops","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe game is tied. Can we win? This book is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA close game of basketball, played by a diverse group of first and second graders, is full of suspense, joy-and good sportsmanship too! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith simple text, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Rated level I by educational experts and includes phonics features. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe books in the award-winning I Like to Read(R) series build vocabulary and promote fluency, which are essential for reading success. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality books that are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuwanda G. Ford is the author of picture books and easy readers including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eTogether for Kwanzaa\u003c\/i\u003e. Juwanda started playing basketball at her neighborhood recreation center in New Orleans, where she was most often the only girl in the game, but also one of the best players. She played college basketball and still enjoys playing pick-up games whenever she can. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJada Jeni Bennett is a recent graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she studied illustration. \u003ci\u003eI Like Hoops\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book. Jada lives in Boston, MA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51384572018962,"sku":"9780823459582","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1ed3915a-6a3d-4e34-a7f8-06a8fae885d8.jpg?v=1750178868","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-like-hoops-9780823459582","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}