Lucy Tries Basketball
About this audiobook
Promote active play and physical literacy with this basketball picture book for kids where Lucy and her friends learn about teamwork and how to play basketball.
Lucy and friends are out on the playground when they spot Ava playing basketball with her cousin Jermaine, a professional player. Jermaine calls the kids over for a lesson on the fundamentals of the game and how to play three-on-three When the kids finish, Jermaine invites them to watch him play in a pro game. Lucy, Ava and friends cheer on Jermaine and his teammates, keeping an eye out on the real court for the skills they learned at the playground.
Lucy Tries Basketball is the fifth title in the Lucy Tries Sports series, following books about hockey, soccer, short track and luge. The popular picture book series encourages children to get active and participate in sports and recreation.
Also available in French as Lucy joue au basketball.
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About the author
Lisa Bowes is one of Canada’s trailblazers in sports broadcasting and storytelling. An award-winning journalist and author, she bridges the worlds of sport, literacy and empowerment through her bestselling Lucy Tries Sports children's book series and her decades of experience covering professional sports. A kinesiology graduate from Western University, Lisa is a passionate advocate for youth physical activity and literacy. Her work celebrates perseverance, representation and lifelong learning, making her a powerful voice for positive change in sports and education. Lisa lives in Calgary.
Heather Gould is an entrepreneur, artist and voice actor from Victoria, British Columbia.
James Hearne is an internationally recognized illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Calgary.
