Dibble Can't Dribble (Adventures of Marshall & Art) [Library Binding]

Noel Gyro Potter (Author), Joseph Cannon (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Adventures of Marshall & Art

Walter Dibble LOVES basketball. He eats, sleeps, and dreams basketball. There's just one little problem--he can't dribble! When the other boys won't pass to Dibble, Marshall and Art decide to take a break from basketball. They join a game of baseball in the park and Dibble discovers a talent he never dreamed he had! This engaging title is part of the Adventures of Marshall & Art series.

Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.

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From the Publisher

Readers will join the black belt brothers, Marshall and Art, as they encounter bullies, learn about stranger safety, and deal with poor sports. Their martial art training helps them resolve problems as a team, without using karate to intimidate others. Their heart-pounding adventures are perfect supplements to your library's character education resources!

From the Back Cover

Marshall and Art are brothers and black belts in karate. Together, the pair encounters everyday situations and some unique ones involving bullies, poor sports, and strangers -- often when adults are not around to step in. Their martial art training helps them resolve problems as a team, without using karate to intimidate others. Join Marshall, Art, and the many friends they meet along the way!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Magic Wagon (July 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602701970
• ISBN-13: 978-1602701977
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,799,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Noel Gyro Potter, was born and raised in the Los Angeles area of California. In addition to being a children's book author, Noel is a very active wife and mother of three sons. Introduced to karate in 1990 by her husband, Johnny Gyro, Noel began ethusiastically studying martial arts and self defense. Currently holding the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt, upon the achievement of her first Black Belt many years ago, Noel began teaching children and adults with her husband at their family owned karate studio where she particularly enjoyed teaching children. Additionally, Noel is a dedicated fitness and health devotee. During her son's growing years, Noel read avidly with her children and began to write stories specifically for them. Through the encouragement of others, "The Adventures of Marshall & Art" were written, created & published. In addition, her ambitions directed her to answer the call to protect women from criminal attacks and to respond to children victimized by bullying. Two award winning DVD's were created and released world wide. "Live to Tell About It", teaching women and teen girls lifesaving self defense techniques, knowledge and awareness; and "Bully 911" for children to combat the harmful physical and mental effects of bullying. The educational and upbeat real life themes of "The Adventures of Marshall & Art" encapsulate Noel's positive outlook on life and in her works with and for children of all ages.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Marshall and Art are in for a big surprise when Dibble, who can't dribble, plays ball ... another kind., February 27, 2011

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This review is from: Dibble Can't Dribble (Adventures of Marshall & Art) (Library Binding)

Marshall and his younger brother Art were like a couple of speed demons as they raced out the door. They were headed to the park to shoot a couple of hoops on the basketball court before dinner, but their mom suggested they stop off and see if Walter Dibble wanted to go with them Of course everyone knew that Dibble couldn't dribble, try as he might. He practiced ALL the time, but his "hands and feet got all tangled up as soon as he got the ball and tried to run or even walk." The ball flew everywhere, including straight up like his spiked hair, but no dribble for Dibble. Marshall and Art were running down the list of this year's boys who would be trying out for the team. It would be Dibble's third year and it sure didn't look good for him.

It looked like it would be another disappointing year for Dibble, but he was still practicing as usual. Once teams were picked at the park the game had begun. Dibble's arms flew up and his eyes grew wide as he yelled, "Hey, Pierce! I'm open, I'm open! Pass it to me." No go because Dibble couldn't dribble ... not at all. Dibble tried not to act too disappointed, but it was really hard not to. Everyone headed off to join Matt's baseball game to "cheer him up and take his mind off basketball." Matt set Dibble up as pitcher and soon he faced "Oak Tree" Owen. Dibble "felt his knees knocking and his hands getting sweaty." "Whoosh!" The ball shot like a rocket past Oak Tree. Dibble sure couldn't dribble, but he could pitch. Had he finally found a sport he was good at? Could he whiz that ball past Oak Tree again? "Whoosh!"

Marshall and Art are in for a big surprise when Dibble, who can't dribble, plays ball ... another kind. Walter Dibble is one of those kids who, in spite of continued practice, just can't seem to succeed or attain his goal. In Dibble's case, he simply wants to make the basketball team. Every youngster has something they are good at and Dibble is no exception. Everyone is sympathetic to his plight and try to keep him from being hurt by helping him find a sport that he can enjoy. This is one in he "Adventures of Marshall & Art" series, a series that involves the brothers as they deal with "bullies, poor sports and strangers" In the back of the book is a section that has "Tips for Being a Team Player." There are suggestions that both children and adults can use to promote good sportsmanship and help others find their special abilities. This is an accelerated reader, a book the more confident reader would enjoy tackling. This would also be an excellent choice to read and discuss during circle or story time in the home school or classroom setting!