Baby Dunks-a-Lot: A Picture Book

PreS-Gr 3–“All the kids loved going to the basketball court after school,” but no one expects to discover that “BABY COULD DUNK!” Naturally, a dunking baby is a huge draw, and so the baby decides to try his luck as a member of the Ballers—wearing Celtics green, of course. Now called Baby Dunks-a-Lot, he has an arsenal of moves, including rolling around on the court, falling asleep before the game ends, and making them all sing “Baby Shark.” Despite Baby Dunks-a-Lot’s antics, the team enjoys their winning record, and with the help of a teammate (author/star Celtic Jayson Tatum, wearing his jersey #0, whose many appearances in illustrations suggest he’s Baby Dunks-a-Lot’s biggest fan), the championship is theirs. The colorful digitally created illustrations are expressive, effectively capturing the characters’ joy or dismay, depending on which team they’re on; these also show a diverse group of basketball fans enjoying the game. The fun and ridiculous premise carries a story that is sure to bring a smile to babies and sports fans alike, even if they don’t root for the Celtics.