  | Baby Dunks-A-Lot Author: Tatum, Jayson | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
Baby Dunks-a-Lot becomes an NBA superstar with impressive basketball skills and amazing dunks, but between lost naps and pacifiers he may not be ready for the NBA.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Apple, Sam |
| Illustrator: | Gordon, Parker-Nia |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/24)
School Library Journal (08/16/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/16/2024 PreS-Gr 3—"All the kids loved going to the basketball court after school," but no one expects to discover that "BABY COULD DUNK!" Naturally, a dunking baby is a huge draw, and so the baby decides to try his luck as a member of the Ballers—wearing Celtics green, of course. Now called Baby Dunks-a-Lot, he has an arsenal of moves, including rolling around on the court, falling asleep before the game ends, and making them all sing "Baby Shark." Despite Baby Dunks-a-Lot's antics, the team enjoys their winning record, and with the help of a teammate (author/star Celtic Jayson Tatum, wearing his jersey #0, whose many appearances in illustrations suggest he's Baby Dunks-a-Lot's biggest fan), the championship is theirs. The colorful digitally created illustrations are expressive, effectively capturing the characters' joy or dismay, depending on which team they're on; these also show a diverse group of basketball fans enjoying the game. The fun and ridiculous premise carries a story that is sure to bring a smile to babies and sports fans alike, even if they don't root for the Celtics. VERDICT Easily recommended for basketball shelves, especially in Boston libraries.—Rebecca Kirshenbaum - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
