Cannonball: A Fun, Summertime Read About Believing In Yourself and Having Fun (Diverse Children's Book)

Join in the fun with this Amazon Best Book of the Month! Dive into a summer adventure that follows a boy on a quest to master the art of the perfect cannonball. With everyone offering advice on how to improve, it's only when he listens to his own voice that he discovers his unique style and executes an awe-inspiring CANNONBALL. Discover the importance of family, overcoming fears, and embracing one's individuality in this heartwarming tale that celebrates native culture and includes a glossary of Maori words.

4.6

Sacha Cotter(Author)

Fans of Cornwall's Jabari Jumps will appreciate this Kiwi take on taking that first big character-defining leap. - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

This distinctive story of summer fun and growth, set within a culture underrepresented on North American shelves, carries a universal message of listening to one's own heart and being oneself when the world tries to tell you how and who to be. A creative treat. - Kirkus Reviews

Along with the expressive images, the story will resonate with those learning how to navigate the emotional minefield of turning a failure into a success. - School Library Journal, Starred Review

Striking...this story's message for kids to be true to themselves is one that bears repeating. - Booklist

About the Author: Sacha Cotter writes for television in addition to creating picture book texts. She lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Visit sachacotter.com

Josh Morgan is a full-time picture book illustrator and lives in Wellington, New Zealand

Product details

Reading age

4 - 8 years

Language

English

Grade level

Kindergarten - 4

Dimensions

8.75 x 0.35 x 11.25 inches

How to buy

ZBK Wholesale

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