Description
A poetic homage to basketball!
The footsteps pound.
The high-tops squeak.
The crowd is loud.
The floorboards creak.
But through it all,
we catch the sound,
the one that’s high above the ground,
that most important noise of all:
the swishing of the basketball.
Doesn’t even touch the rim
just whooooosh—
y’hear it?
YES, it’s in!
This new collection of more than 30 poems by Loris Lesynski captures the joys, thrills, and challenges of one of the most popular sports in the schoolyard today. Crazy About Basketball! is full of energy and humor, and is sure to appeal to anyone who has ever played the sport.
Wonderfully ridiculous artwork and catchy, rhythmic poems highlight both the silly and serious side of the sport, with emphasis on training, tactics, and teamwork, but most of all, on having fun. A perfect complement to Lesynski’s and Rasmussen’s previous collaboration, Crazy About Soccer!
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 8 to 10
- Grade:
- 3 to 5
- Reading age:
- 8 to 10
Editorial Reviews
“A good way to introduce poetry to children who may be reluctant to read it.”
— Resource Links, 12/13
“Even if you don’t play basketball, the rhythms and chants, emotions and colorful illustrations will win you over to the game.”
— CM Reviews, 11/01/13
“Rasmussen’s colourful and playful illustrations complement the vibrancy and humour of Lesynski’s poem.”
— Canadian Children’s Book News, 02/14
“The book truly is a call to action to . . . get on that court and shoot some hoops! Celebrate it together!”
— Storywraps, 09/29/13
“Another stellar book . . . sure . . . to encourage an appreciation of the rhyme and rhythm of our language. What a bonus for all!”
— Sal’s Fiction Addiction, 11/14/13
“Young B-Ballers . . . will find Crazy about Basketball! to be a slam-dunk.”
— Long Island Pulse Magazine, 12/13
