Standing Tall

By Eric R Thomas

Book Overview

A basketball prodigy learns the importance of valuing others' skills when a terrible storm decimates their hometown and he's unable to use his talents to help.

Afolabi and Bongani live in the Heart of Malawi. Afolabi is gifted with height and jaw-dropping basketball skills and accepts a recruitment contract to play basketball for a university in the U.S. Bongani, much shorter than his older brother, is a master craftsman. His carpentry skills are unmatched, but often overlooked in the shadow of his brother's career.

When Afolabi returns home and a huge storm leaves many homes in shambles, he feels powerless to help. However, Bongani has a plan to give Afolabi and the community enduring hope and a way to rebuild.

This narrative, written in rhyme, is perfect for 3rd grade students to 5th graders and helps teach respect, kindness, and innovation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CD1KY26T
• ISBN13: 9798822911437
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7