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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.
Author Notes
Deloris Jordan is Michael Jordan's mother and the coauthor of Salt in His Shoes and Michael's Golden Rules , illustrated by Kadir Nelson; Did I Tell You I Love You Today? , illustrated by Shane W. Evans; and Dream Big , illustrated by Barry Root. She is also the author of Family First: Winning the Parenting Game , a book highlighting the seven principles of parenting. Through her work with the James R. Jordan Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the Jordan Institute for Families at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mrs. Jordan is widely regarded as an advocate for children and families. The mother of five children and the grandmother of eleven, Mrs. Jordan lives in Chicago.
Roslyn M. Jordan is Michael Jordan's sister and the coauthor, with Deloris Jordan, of Salt in His Shoes and Did I Tell You I Love You Today? . She lives in Chicago.
Kadir Nelson is an award-winning American artist whose works have been exhibited in major national and international publications, institutions, art galleries, and museums. Nelson's work has won the Coretta Scott King Award, the Robert F. Sibert Award, two Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Awards, and the 2005 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. His beloved, award-winning, and bestselling picture books include We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball ; Thunder Rose , written by Jerdine Nolen; Ellington Was Not a Street , written by Ntozake Shange; Salt in His Shoes , written by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan; and many more. Kadir lives in Los Angeles.
Reviews (5)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Deloris Jordan tells of an episode in her famous son's childhood in which the future superstar yearned to be a better basketball player. Michael wished to be taller so that he could compete with the bigger kids, particularly one member of an opposing team. His mother suggested that a combination of salt in his shoes, patience, and prayer would do the trick. Michael, seeing his mother's success with plants, agreed to give it a try, but after several months, he was disappointed to see that he was still the same size. While his mother prayed, he practiced instead of playing but still he didn't grow. When he told his father that he needed to be taller, his father explained that he was already a great player because of his heart, and that "practice, determination, and giving your best" were the things that made someone a winner. Michael returned to playing basketball and made the winning basket for his brothers' team. This readable and entertaining story will delight the superstar's fans. Nelson's illustrations bring the right blend of vivid color, realism, and personality, giving youngsters plenty of details to pore over between readings. It should read aloud well for younger children and their parents, and independent readers will enjoy it on their own.-Jeffrey A. French, Euclid Public Library, OH (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Michael Jordan's mother and sister team up for an inspirational story about this athlete's earliest on-court efforts. "The authors offer authoritative insight into the hoopster's boyhood spunk as well as reassurance to young athletes impatient for a growth spurt," wrote PW. All ages. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Horn Book Review
Michael Jordan's mother and sister share a story from his childhood. Young Michael worries that his small size will hold him back when playing basketball with his older brothers. His mother advises him to put salt in his shoes and say a prayer every night, while his father tells him that practice and determination, not height, are what he needs. Detailed illustrations capture the story's warm and supportive family atmosphere. From HORN BOOK Spring 2001, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Mother and sister combine to tell of a sweet-natured family reminiscence based on the childhood of Americas most famous athlete: the one and only Michael Jordan. In this fable, Michaels own special brand of hoop dreams begins on a Saturday morning. Older brothers Larry and Ronnie play a regular pick-up game on a local court, which Michael is desperate to join. The tallest boy in the game, Mark, seems to sense Michaels intensity and strong competitive urge. In fact, every time Mikey joins in, replacing no-show older kids with longer legs and far greater reach, Mark focuses especially on himstealing the ball and winning the game. Michael feels the loss acutely. He even apologizes to his brothers, who understand and remind that after all, hes the smallest player in the game. Once home, Michael takes a time-out with Mama, whos cooking dinner for their large and active family. When Michael confides his desire to be tall. Mama, as usual, has the answer. Well put salt in your shoes and say a prayer every night. Before you know it, youll be taller! Young Michael does what his Mama suggests. Salt and prayers. But he adds one more thingpractice, practice, practice. Michael wore his game shoes everywhere. But after a few months, downhearted that he hasnt grown as fast as hed hoped, he has a one-on-one talk with Daddy. His counsel is as wise as Mamas: . . .youve already got everything it takes to be a winner: right in here. Daddy tapped Michael on his chest. Buoyed, Michael rushes to the court and scores the game-winning two-pointerover the head of Mark. Nelsons paintings add zest and child appeal though the books design and look makes it seem like a companion to dancer-choreographer Debbie Allens Dancing in the Wings (p. 1190), which Nelson also illustrated. This can be a source of soul-satisfying inspiration for kids who will probably read it as pure fact. But is it? Probably not. Professional athletes of Jordans caliber and talent have already achieved mythic proportions. Put this next to the shoes, ball, and Bulls jersey under the tree. (Picture Book. 6-9)
Booklist Review
Ages 5^-9. Who better to tell the story of young Michael Jordan than Michael's mother? This fictionalized tale finds Michael ready to give up his basketball dreams because he is the shortest boy on his team. His brothers try to encourage him and tell him what a good player he is, to no avail. Finally Mrs. Jordan offers her wit and wisdom: put some salt in your shoes and say a prayer every night. Of course what really makes him "grow" is his hard work and determination, as his father reminds him. This is an inspirational tale, tailor-made for young fans of the superstar. The large format and the bold, handsome illustrations will also delight those fans--or anyone who loves a good story. --Denia Hester