Little Shaq: Star of the Week by Shaquille ONeal

Little Shaq: Star of the Week Reviews

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  Amanda Brooke

  I don't follow the sports, but even I know who Shaquille O'Neal is. However I did not know that he had a PhD. When I saw he was writing chapter books for early readers I quickly added them to my library. A few boys have already checked them out and I'm hoping they actually read them. This book was about struggling with responsibility and having the tenacity and grit to persevere.
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  Andréa

  Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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  Kate Puleo Unger

  Little Shaq is excited to be the star of the week at school because he'll get to have show and tell on Friday. He's been planning all of the things he wants to show his classmates. His teacher finally picked him to be the star because he's helpful and loves school. That week is also a pet expo at the rec center. Little Shaq hopes that if he can show his parents that he's responsible enough to care for the class pet bunny over the weekend (another Star of the Week responsibility) that they'll let him get a cat.
  
  Throughout the book Little Shaq does indeed exhibit great responsibility and excellent problem solving. He struggles with some of the Star of the Week duties at first - taking attendance is harder than he though and dividing the snacks fairly isn't easy. He thinks up great solutions for both of those problems, and he does a good job caring for the bunny after a small mishap. In the end, his parents surprise him with a kitten named Tiger.
  
  This book is very relatable for children ages 6-8, and the text is perfect for that reading level. The book is divided into 3 chapters that tell one continuous story, and although this book is part of a series, it does not need to be read sequentially. There is no carry over between the books, other than the characters. I really love this series, and I cannot wait to read this book with my son.
  
  
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  Jessa Rodrigues ☕ (decafJess)

  Author and retired basketball star Shaquille O'Neal reminds us again that he is a man of many talents. In this latest installment of Little Shaq, Little Shaq practices problem solving skills and takes on more responsibility as the "Star of the Week" in his classroom. Will he be able to prove to his parents that he's responsible enough to become a pet owner?
  
  Highly recommended for independent readers journeying into chapter books. Text is simple enough to read independently, but still reflects complex ideas like responsibility and cooperation. Large, bright illustrations break up the text and will reaffirm reluctant readers.
  
  I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.