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I promise

Title:

I promise

Author:

James, LeBron, author.

Mata, Nina, 1981- illustrator.

Summary:

"Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by New York Times bestselling artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best." -- Publisher.

Audience:

004-008.

Edition:

First edition

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Genre:

Stories in rhyme.

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.

Ethics -- Juvenile fiction.

Self-actualization (Psychology) in children -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Mata, Nina, 1981-

Publisher:

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,

Publication Date:

2020

ISBN:

9780062971067

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]

Call Number:

P JAMES

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

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Summary

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller!

*An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year*

A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school!

NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation's I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness.

Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close.

I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today.

Featuring James's upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best.

Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.

Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 1--4--I Promise School is a public elementary school in Akron that is supported by the LeBron James Family Foundation. In this debut picture book, readers learn of the vows of these young students to improve their lives and achieve their goals. With rhyming text, the narrative follows a group of students of varied races throughout their day: "I promise to be open and try new things and enjoy the happy that change can bring." In this school, children help one another when they fall down on the playground, support studying hard, and stand up for what is right. Of course, there are a few basketball idioms thrown in for good measure such as; "I promise to run full court," and "I promise to throw the alley-oop and uplift others on the spot." The conclusion of the book has a note from James and a set of promises for readers. Colorful, digital illustrations are cheerful and complement the text nicely. VERDICT An optional purchase, this is nevertheless an inspiring look at what one celebrity is doing to better the world.--Amy Nolan, St. Joseph P.L., MI

Publisher's Weekly Review

Dedicated to the families that James's foundation, I Promise, serves in the NBA star's Ohio hometown, this picture book delivers an uplifting message to children, emphasizing accountability and persistence. The text takes the form of a rhythmic first-person pledge: "I promise to ask questions/ and find answers,/ to believe in next time and second chances." Disembarking from the school bus, the children attend class, have fun at recess, and partake in extracurricular activities. Lively digital art by Mata features expressive characters of color spending time at school, on basketball courts, and at the playground. The illustrations infuse the book with heart, reflecting a contemporary neighborhood that effectively represents the racial makeup of many U.S. cities. Back matter includes an author's note about the I Promise school and a further distilled list of goals. Ages 4--8. (Aug.)