{"product_id":"the-heart-of-the-storm-isbn-9781632172884","title":"The Heart of the Storm","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"With dynamic illustrations and text full of can-do attitude, this exuberant picture book is a celebration of the hard work and practice it takes to become a top-tier athlete.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mighty Girl\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“[Sue Bird] is the W.N.B.A,” said Crystal Langhorne, who converted 161 of Bird’s passes into buckets. This picture book biography of Sue Bird follows her journey from an energetic yet shy young girl to one of the most versatile and inspirational athletes of our time and a leader whose legacy extends off the court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a little girl, Sue Bird couldn't stop moving. As soon as she could walk, she ran, jumped, or climbed instead. Sue love all kinds of sports as a child, but the rhythm, energy, and grace of basketball quickly won her heart. \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Storm \u003c\/i\u003efollows Sue Bird's journey from her childhood, full of energy and determination, to becoming one of the most versatile, inspirational athletes of all time and a leader on and off the court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom her championship high school team to two NCAA titles with the UConn Huskies to four WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm and five Olympic gold medals, Sue Bird's grit, authenticity, and heart fuel her growing into greatness and accomplishing her dreams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An in-depth look at a modern sports role model, perfect for sports fans' shelves.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"With dynamic illustrations and text full of can-do attitude, this exuberant picture book is a celebration of the hard work and practice it takes to become a top-tier athlete.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mighty Girl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Quite the force to be reckoned with, Sue Bird’s determination and passion for basketball is inspiring to readers everywhere!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Mom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An in-depth look at a modern sports role model, perfect for sports fans’ shelves.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Well organized and concise, the text highlights personal qualities and decisions that have helped Bird succeed. Rooney, whose illustration efforts include Kim Chaffee’s \u003ci\u003eHer Fearless Run\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), illustrates the story with color and drama. A lively introduction to a basketball star.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most dominant WNBA players of all time is also known as a passionate activist and all-around good person. ... \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of an energetic but shy girl who would go on to athletic fame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Seattle's Child\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We can’t wait for this picture book bio about everyone’s favorite Storm player.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiny Beans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Full of can-do spirit, this book is a great inspiration for the athlete in your life.\"\u003ci\u003e-\u003cb\u003eBrightly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eMentyka writes extremely well. She does a beautiful job of keeping things concise for a picture book and yet give wonderful details to expand on the story.--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKiss the Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eSHARON MENTYKA is a children's writer and teacher whose stories grow from small kernels of truth and explore common themes: fairness, transitions, and the complicated path to finding your own voice. Her middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eChasing at the Surface\u003c\/i\u003e was named the 2016 children's winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThink Smart, Be Fearless: A Biography of Bill Gates.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eELLEN ROONEY is an illustrator, designer, and artist from the state of Massachusetts, who currently lives in the southern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. She loves graphic shapes, collage, printmaking, painting, drawing outdoors, and finding new ways to create texture and color. She is the illustrator of\u003ci\u003e  Her Fearless Run\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDusk Explorers, Grandmother School\u003c\/i\u003e, and other books for children..","brand":"Little Bigfoot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300244443365,"sku":"NP9781632172884","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781632172884.jpg?v=1767739751","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-heart-of-the-storm-isbn-9781632172884","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}