Allie’s Basketball Dream

08.12.2016
FOR THE WEEKEND, share this fun Olympic themed title with your child! 


Allie’s Basketball Dream is appropriate for children age 4 and up.

Summary:
In Allie’s Basketball Dream we meet Allie, a girl who really wants a basketball after watching a game with her dad at Madison Square Garden. But when Allie finally receives that gift, the neighborhood boys tease her and her girlfriends won’t play with her either. With practice, determination and perseverance, Allie gets better and better at the sport that she loves, and inspires all of the children around her.

Practice this Comprehension Strategy-Summarize:
After reading Allie’s Basketball Dream ask your child to tell you what the story was about. Ask questions about who is in the story, where the story takes place and what is happening with the characters. To further the engagement even more, ask your child about how Allie is feeling. Creating an emotional connection with a character can deepen your child’s interest in the story and how it ends. 

Do this with your child:
In Allie’s Basketball Dream Allie loves basketball. Has your child ever played basketball? Take the opportunity to go outside and play! You can try basketball or any sport that you’ve seen during the Olympics; it is always fun to try something new and play outside. Playing a sport or a game will help your child learn teamwork, let them practice following directions, and build self esteem. If you are watching the Olympics with your child, use this book as an opportunity to talk with them about the power of female athletes!

If you’re interested in sharing Allie’s Basketball Dream with your child you can find it from Lee & Low Books here. Please like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter

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