Overview

Lucy and friends are out on the playground when they spot Ava playing basketballwith her cousin Jermaine, a professional player. Jermaine gives the kids lessons onthe fundamentals of the game and how to play three-on-three. When the kids fi nish,Jermaine invites them to watch him play in a pro game. Lucy, Ava and friends cheeron the players, keeping an eye out on the real court for the skills they learned at theplayground.Lucy Tries Basketball is the fi fth title in the Lucy Tries Sports series, followingbooks about hockey, soccer, short track and luge. The series encourages children to getactive and participate in sports and recreation. To fi nd out what Lucy will try next, visitlucytriessports.com.

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&quotThe Lucy Tries Sports series is terrific for children! It inspires them to be physically active and reinforces so many aspects of their social skill development. A really positive assistance to parenting children. -- (06/20/2018) Playing sports and being active empowers girls for life. Lucy Tries Sports encourages girls to try a wide range of sports and teaches them valuable lessons in leadership, supporting one another, and working towards&#8212and achieving&#8212your goals through sport! -- (07/09/2018)

Sports is all about having fun and making friends while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Lucy Tries Sports series encapsulates the power of sports, adds emphasis to the importance of inclusivity and does a fantastic job of encouraging youth to get involved, while also keeping books in their hands. Lucy Tries Basketball is another great instalment in the effort to spread the joy of sport! --Christina Buttenham, guard, McMaster Marauders, 2019 U Sports Women's Basketball champions Lisa Bowes takes it straight to the hoop with another delightful story about Lucy and her friends taking up a new sport. If you listen you can hear their sneakers squeaking. --Michael Grange, basketball analyst and columnist for Sportsnet &quotThe Lucy Tries Sports series is terrific for children! It inspires them to be physically active and reinforces so many aspects of their social skill development. A really positive assistance to parenting children. --Dave King, Member of the Order of Canada, Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and IIHF Hall of Fame inductee Playing sports and being active empowers girls for life. Lucy Tries Sports encourages girls to try a wide range of sports and teaches them valuable lessons in leadership, supporting one another, and working towards&#8212and achieving&#8212your goals through sport! --Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO at CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity) It's a slam dunk. --Kirkus Reviews The peppy, supportive approach and general overview may pique interest and encourage learning about and playing the sport. --Booklist &quotInformative and inspiring...Lucy Tries Basketball teaches kids of all ages how important it is to get&#8212and stay&#8212active. --Eric Smith, television and Sportsnet Radio play-by-play voice of the Toronto Raptors Lucy Tries Basketball is a unique and effective way of connecting with children and introducing them to the many benefits of trying sport. --Matt Young, founder of the Quality Coach Collective &quotLucy is a great role model for young children! In Lucy Tries Basketball she models how to live an active lifestyle and the importance of play. Lucy promotes the value of teamwork and social skills. --Glenn Young, MEd, educational-change and healthy-living consultant Lucy Tries Basketball helps us understand the many important reasons why everyone can and should be active. --David Legg, PhD, chair and professor, Department of Health and Physical Education, Mount Royal University Lucy Tries Basketball is a colorful and informative book that showcases inclusion and diversity. It is a fun introduction to the sport and will engage readers. --Marni Abbott-Peter, former premier wheelchair basketball player, three-time Paralympic gold medalist and Wheelchair Basketball Canada-certified coach

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Lisa Bowes is a sports journalist and media consultant. While working for CBC, she was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Writing in an Information Program or Series. She is a Physical Education graduate who is passionate about encouraging children and families to be active. Lisa lives in Calgary. James Hearne is an internationally recognized illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Calgary.

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