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Books in Boys Grow Up To Be Heroes series

  • Obama: The Boy Who Would Grow Up To Be: President Barack Obama

    A.D. Largie, Sabrina Pichardo

    Paperback (Independently published, Oct. 30, 2017)
    In this beautifully illustrated childrens book we find the boy who grew up to become President Barack Obama. The story finds Barack a young boy with a Kenyan Father Dad and American Mom this made him different than the other kids. Young Barack's biracial identity coupled with his unique sounding name made him a target for teasing. His childhood was filled with diversity from his time living in Hawaii, Washington State where he grew close with his grandparents from Kansas. It wasn't long before he was thrust into a new family unit made up of his Indonesian stepfather and half sister. As Barack grew up he made it to New York City for College and the Chicago which would end up becoming his adult home there he met and married Michelle Obama, Fathered two daughters, became a Senator and then President of the United States. A very unlikely ending to a whirlwind of a life where we can see where his ideas for diversity, hope, change and optimism comes from children will enjoying reading about this great American. Enjoy!
  • Lebron James #23: The Boy Who Would Grow Up To Be: NBA Basketball Player Children's Book

    A.D. Largie, Sabrina Pichardo

    Paperback (Independently published, June 28, 2017)
    This is a book about how a simple boy born in Akron Ohio became NBA basketball superstar Lebron James. Lebron James has been a King on the basketball court since high school. But life wasn't always so rich for King James. Life started out hard for Lebron he was once a little boy born to a poor single mother. It was a real struggle before Lebron found a stable home where he could attend school regularly, wear nice clothes and eat a proper meals. One day a coach saw Lebron playing with his friends and asked the boys to race. It was that day that Lebron discovered his athletic talent that eventually led into him becoming one of the greatest high school phenoms in the world of sports. Lebron became a pro basketball player right after graduating high school and has been "King James" ever since. But even as a pro Lebron faced more adversity learning how to win before becoming a champion. This Beautifully illustrated rhyming children's book will inspire, entertain and bring joy to little boys, girls and parents with every read. In this book children will learn: -How to overcome adversity -How to never give up even when things look bleak -The importance of being an unselfish person and caring about others -The importance of practice, patience and discipline -That its not how you start off in life but how you finish
  • Stephen Curry #30: The Boy Who Would Grow Up To Be: Stephen Curry Basketball Player Children's Book

    Mr. A.D. Largie, Sabrina Pichardo

    Paperback (Independently published, June 28, 2017)
    NBA basketball superstar Stephen Curry was once a little boy who had a dream to be a professional basketball player just like his Dad. But all his life many people told him that he was too small and too weak to ever be a pro. This is the story of how a young boy using fierce determination, practice and will power went against the odds to prove his doubters wrong and become one of the biggest superstars in basketball today. This Beautifully illustrated rhyming children's book will inspire, entertain and bring joy to little boys, girls and parents everywhere. In this book children will learn: - An example of how determination can help you achieve your goals - That size isn't everything you don't have to be the biggest or strongest to be the best - Practice makes perfect and hard work pays off - To believe in yourself even when everyone else don't - The importance of having strong self confidence - How to be patient and achieve long term success in life
  • Obama: The Boy Who Would Grow Up to Be President: President Barack Obama Children's Book

    A. D. Largie

    Paperback (Createspace Independent Pub, Nov. 4, 2017)
    In this beautifully illustrated childrens book we find the boy who grew up to become President Barack Obama. The story finds Barack a young boy with a Kenyan Father Dad and American Mom this made him different than the other kids. Young Barack's biracial identity coupled with his unique sounding name made him a target for teasing. His childhood was filled with diversity from his time living in Hawaii, Washington State where he grew close with his grandparents from Kansas. It wasn't long before he was thrust into a new family unit made up of his Indonesian stepfather and half sister. As Barack grew up he made it to New York City for College and the Chicago which would end up becoming his adult home there he met and married Michelle Obama, Fathered two daughters, became a Senator and then President of the United States. A very unlikely ending to a whirlwind of a life where we can see where his ideas for diversity, hope, change and optimism comes from children will enjoying reading about this great American. Enjoy!
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