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Random House Books for Young Readers, 2021-01-06

Don't Throw It to Mo!

Don't Throw It to Mo!

Step Into Reading

David A Adler, Author

Sam Ricks, Illustrator

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9780593432341

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"Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins football team. The kids on the rival team tease him for being a 'butterfingers' who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan up his sleeve to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins."--
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Mo may be the smallest player on his football team, but his determination and love for the game shine through. This engaging early reader highlights the importance of perseverance and self-belief, showing young readers that size doesn’t determine one’s ability to succeed.

Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Award Winner • Confidence • Courage • Determination • Encouragement • Football • Growth • Juvenile Fiction • Motivation • Perseverance • Self-Acceptance • Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Social Themes • Sports & Recreation • Teamwork

Readability • 1.9

Age Range • 4-6

Pages • 32

Subjects • African Americans • Readers (Primary) • Football • Size • Readers • Readers (Publications) • Football stories • Stature

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Football • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest football player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! The Geisel Award Winning reader from David Adler is now in Step into Reading!

Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins football team. The kids on the rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan up his sleeve to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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