• Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream (Reprint) - Ingram
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2003-01-11

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream (Reprint)

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream (Reprint)

Deloris Jordan, Author, Roslyn M Jordan, Author

Kadir Nelson, Illustrator

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9780689834196

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This heartwarming picture book, written by the superstar's mother and sister, teaches that hard work and determination are much more important in becoming a champion.
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Michael Jordan’s childhood story is one of faith, patience, and persistence. This thoughtful biography for young readers highlights that greatness grows from dedication and belief, not shortcuts.

Keywords and Themes: Accomplishment • Basketball • Biographical • Character • Determination • Faith • Family • General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Growth • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Motivation • Patience • Perseverance • Sports & Recreation • United States

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Jordan • Michael • Basketball • Size

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball • Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States

Michael Jordan's mother and sister team up for this heartwarming and inspirational picture book about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.

Michael Jordan.

The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous.

That's when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion--patience, determination, and hard work.

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