I Like Hoops

PreS-Gr 1–A game of basketball is tied with only five minutes to go. Short, simple sentences describe the action as the visiting team scores a few baskets, the home team responds, and the crowd cheers enthusiastically. With only 10 seconds remaining, the home team shoots and scores, leading to a victory. Filled with sight words, a variation of short and long vowels, and repetition, this title is an excellent choice for new and emerging readers. Each spread features approximately one to three sentences with up to 10 words, many of which describe the images, such as “I jump” and “The ball goes in.” Colorful illustrations are lively and eye-catching; the characters have diverse backgrounds. While there is nothing groundbreaking here in terms of storytelling, readers are sure to enjoy the energetic illustrations and relatable story.