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Allie - The Basketball Dream: The Basketball Dream (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Series: Allie, Book 1
Publisher Price: $25.00
ISBN13: 9781969146381
Publisher: Books Bye Sue - Sue@booksbysue.com
Published: Feb 17 2026
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.19 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Allie loves basketball-dribbling down the driveway, practicing her shots in the rain, and dreaming of the moment her name is called.
She trains harder than anyone. She studies the game. She shows up early and stays late.
But when game time comes, Allie always finds herself sitting on the bench.
Too small, the coach says.
Not ready.
Not yet.
Still, Allie keeps believing.
In this heartwarming, beautifully illustrated rhyming story, young readers follow one determined girl as patience, quiet perseverance, and love for the game prepare her for the moment she's been waiting for. When an unexpected opportunity finally arrives, Allie must decide: is she ready to take her shot?
Allie: The Basketball Dream is more than a sports story. It's a celebration of:
- Resilience and determination
- Self-belief and inner confidence
- Teamwork and earning trust
- The courage to stay ready-even when no one is watching
Perfect for children ages 4-8, this empowering picture book speaks to every child who has ever waited for their turn, cheered from the sidelines, or wondered if their moment would ever come.
With expressive, full-color illustrations and engaging rhythmic text, Allie's journey encourages young readers to keep practicing, keep believing, and keep showing up. Because sometimes the ones who wait the longest shine the brightest.
An inspiring gift for young athletes, basketball lovers, classrooms, school libraries, and families who value stories about perseverance and heart.
When your moment comes... will you be ready to shine?
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