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by Shaquille O’Neal, Scholastic Books. Ages 4-8.
This is one of Evans’s first books, and one he holds dearest to his heart. The book combines paintings, full-color photographs and lots of white space to create a thoroughly unique and imaginative look. Children will enjoy the visual surprises and clever spin on this familiar fairy tale by a real-life, 7’1’’ giant. Guaranteed to score high points! “Shaq and I had a great time working on this book!†reports Evans. Get in on the fun!
Did I Tell You I Love You Today: by Deloris Jordan & Roslyn Jordan, Simon & Schuster. Ages 4-8.
This book of brilliant color and fun, “throw back†imagery is filled with LOVE and JOY. Written by the mother and the sister of one of the most dynamic athletes of our day, Michael Jordan, this book expresses a mother’s love for her children. Evans calls this book “simple but hip.†Simple but hip to the point of LOVE.
The Shanna Show, by Jean Marzollo, Jump at the Sun. Ages 3-7.
The Shanna Show series follows Shanna (“It rhymes with banana.â€) putting on different shows in her bedroom. During each show, she has readers guess who she is pretending to be. Her helpers appear in each book and include: her 4-year-old brother Shane, Dinah the dinosaur, Ducky and Tiger. Together, they help readers guess who Shanna is now: a school teacher? A construction worker? A professional soccer player? This series is so popular, it has been adapted for television and can be seen every day on Playhouse Disney. Kids love to play along and watch these fun characters come to life in their own living room. At the end of each book and show, Shanna asks kids, “What kind of show can you put on?†inspiring kids into creative play of their own.
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