I Am Extraordinary
Published on 12. March 2024
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-593-38606-4 (ISBN)
Description
In his sophomore picture book, NBA superstar Stephen Curry encourages kids to embrace the differences that make them extraordinary!
It's the first day of school for Zoe, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But, self-conscious of her hearing aids, Zoe is too nervous to try out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Zoe, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different-and what it means to be extraordinary. I Am Extraordinary teaches kids how to look inside themselves to find self-acceptance and the confidence to achieve any goal.
It's the first day of school for Zoe, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But, self-conscious of her hearing aids, Zoe is too nervous to try out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Zoe, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different-and what it means to be extraordinary. I Am Extraordinary teaches kids how to look inside themselves to find self-acceptance and the confidence to achieve any goal.
Reviews / Votes
"NBA superstar Curry encourages young readers to recognize how their differences make them extraordinary...A bright, positive book with a familiar message told by a sports hero."-School Library JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-38606-4 (9780593386064)
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Stephen Curry (he/him) is a four-time NBA Champion, two-time league MVP, and Finals MVP winner. He is the founder of Eat. Learn. Play., a nonprofit organization that empowers underserved children and communities across the United States. He is also the founder of Unanimous Media, a film and television company specializing in faith, family, and sports content, in tandem with Sony Studios.
Geneva Bowers (she/her) is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. She loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm to her art.
Geneva Bowers (she/her) is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. She loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm to her art.