I Am More Than

by LeBron James, Niña Mata (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The kind of picture book that helps kids affirm what they’re capable of, I Am More Than is built on the social-emotional themes of self-management, self-awareness, and social awareness. Your kids will want to read this time and time again. And you will too!

You can be more than one thing—you can be anything!

A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed picture book I Promise, this second slam-dunk picture book from NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves. Written in fun rhyming verse and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling artist Niña Mata, this book will help little dreamers dream BIG.

Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Am More Than is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063306608
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/02/2024
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	31,271
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

LeBron James is widely considered to be the best basketball player in the world and one of the greatest players of all time. James has won four NBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and four league MVP titles. James grew up in Akron, Ohio, where he continues to create generational change through his LeBron James Family Foundation that focuses its efforts on helping youth achieve a better future through education. In 2018, his foundation opened the I PROMISE School, designed to help underprivileged students and their entire families succeed in school and beyond. 

Niña Mata is an artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got This, I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots, I Promise (by LeBron James), and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! Visit her at ninamata.com. 

Editorial Reviews

Interactive, fun, and motivating.  — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2024-01-20
NBA superstar James follows up his New York Times–bestselling I Promise (2020) with another inspirational picture book.

“When they ask me who I am and what it is I do, I say I can do anything because I know it’s true.” The diverse youngsters in this book are a confident bunch who know they’re capable of anything. A Black child who uses a wheelchair throws a basketball in the air before opening up a laptop: “I can dribble and I can code; either way I’ve got game.” A light-skinned child paints a mural: “I create new worlds with the swish of a brush, and I rally for change.” A Black child holds a microphone surrounded by musical notes while a pair of pups look on happily: “I rhyme about a brighter tomorrow.” Other kids dance across tightropes, plant a garden, and read. The empowering affirmations feature action verbs: “I’ll reach my goals,” “I will succeed,” “I can climb the highest mountains.” Images of smiling children set against swirling, vibrant backgrounds give the book an exuberant, uplifting feel. Backmatter includes an author’s note from James and an image of an empty picture frame—encouragement for readers to draw their own self-portraits.

Interactive, fun, and motivating. (Picture book. 3-8)

Kirkus Reviews