A is for Athlete - by Bill Martin & Michael Sampson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Team Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson step up to the plate in A is for Athlete to combine early literacy and world-renowned sports. Each letter is accompanied with facts that introduce the rules or provide history for each sport. From "A" is for Athlete to "Z" is for Zamboni and all letters in between, kids will not only grow more confident in their reading skills but might find a new sport or two that they want to learn.

Review Quotes

"Young readers will flip for A is for Athlete--a fantastic mix of fun facts and high-energy illustrations." --Michelle Meadows, Award-Winning Author of Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

"M is for Must Read! If you've got a young reader interested in sports or a curious learner who wants to explore the wide world of sports, look no further. This fabulous addition to the ABC book genre will have all readers guessing the next letter and pouring over the illustrations." --Scott Riley, Award-Winning Author of The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field

"A is for Athlete is a colorful celebration of the wonderful world of sports, from the rough-and-tumble of rugby to the patience and precision of archery. It made me want to lace up my training shoes and get outside!" --Ben Lerwill, Award-Winning Travel Writer and Author of Let's Play Football and Let's Go Outside!

"With dynamic, action-packed illustrations and engaging text, Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson take young readers on a whirlwind tour of the diverse and fascinating world of sports. In a fun and accessible format, this book covers the gambit--from the origins of lacrosse as a Native American sport to the thrill of NASCAR. Illustrations convey both the gender and racial diversity in athletes across a wide range of sports." --Robyn Ryle, Author of Fair Game and Throw Like a Girl, Cheer Like a Boy, a Cybils Award Finalist

"A is for Athlete is a beautifully illustrated book that will introduce your child to a wide variety of sports. Young readers will see themselves in the well-represented athletes captured in this book. I enjoyed the interesting facts, sport origins, and history. I won't mind when my child asks me to read this book to him again and again." --Melisa Torres, Author of the Perfect Balance Gymnastic Series and Former NCAA Gymnast

"This book celebrates the spirit of competition and the effort of athletes of all kinds. Any sports fan will enjoy it, letter by letter." --Brad Herzog, Author of G is for Gold Medal and Gold-Medal Recipient from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education

"First of all, I'm such a fan of Bill Martin Jr, and I feel that this book captures his and Michael Sampson's unique styles. I also love, love, love the illustrations. A is for Athlete is a fun way to expose kids to different sports while, at the same time, strengthening their language skills. A good read." --Diane Adams, Retired English Professor and Author of the Sports Baby Series: Baseball Baby, Soccer Baby, and Football Baby, as well as Love Is