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Epic Basketball Stories

Inspiring Adventures of Heroes and Legends to Instill Life Lessons, Build Character, and Spark Curiosity with Fun Activities for Young Readers

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Epic Basketball Stories

By: Dylan Ambrose, Yearn More Publications, Yolanda Mabanglo
Narrated by: Craig Mahalic
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Unlock the Power of Basketball to Inspire Resilience, Teamwork, and Diversity—Even Off the Court!

Looking for captivating, empowering stories? Epic Basketball Stories is your slam-dunk solution!

This action-packed collection showcases basketball’s biggest legends, rising stars, and unsung heroes. More than just a game, these stories highlight perseverance, diversity, and personal growth—perfect for young listeners, whether they love basketball or are just discovering it.

Why This Book Stands Out:

•50+ Basketball Greats: Icons like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry, plus rising stars like Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

•Game-Changing Female Athletes: Lisa Leslie, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Caitlin Clark break barriers.

•Diversity & Global Impact: Stories of Kyrie Irving, Joel Embiid, and the Harlem Globetrotters uniting cultures.

•Resilience & Triumph: How Shaquille O’Neal and Paul George turned setbacks into greatness.

•Legendary Friendships & Teams: Sue Bird & Lauren Jackson, Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen, and more.

•Basketball Strategy & Skill: Iconic moves like the pick-and-roll and crossover dribble.

•Coaching Wisdom: Lessons from Pat Summitt, Phil Jackson, and Gregg Popovich.

•Humorous & Relatable Moments: Anecdotes from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum highlight their humanity and grit.

•Interactive & Fun Activities: Each chapter includes word searches, cryptograms, and trivia to deepen life lessons and keep readers entertained.

•Unforgettable Game Moments: Relive legendary performances, clutch shots, and historic comebacks.

Tired of uninspiring role models? This book blends originality, diversity, and heart, ensuring every child finds a relatable hero. With engaging stories and fun activities, young readers will naturally embrace important life lessons.

Equip your child with role models who inspire and lessons that last a lifetime. Get your copy of Epic Basketball Stories today and let the journey begin!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Yolanda Mabanglo (P)2025 Yolanda Mabanglo Biographies Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation Sports Heartfelt Inspiring Witty Game

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This is amazing for anyone searching for inspiration through basketball! Featuring stories of game heroes and silent types, it highlights determination, team spirit, and diversity. I liked best how it reports both men's and women's players breaking frontiers. It being a mixture of classic game moments, personal triumph, and worldwide influence makes it an excellent choice for child listeners. And, of course, the fun activities like word searches and trivia contribute to the learning enjoyment. If you want to encourage your child with good role models, this audiobook is a good choice!

Inspiring Basketball Legends and Life Lessons

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I picked this audiobook to keep my basketball-obsessed kid entertained without screen time, and it delivered. The stories were fun and full of action, but what surprised me most were the positive lessons mixed in. My child stayed engaged and even started asking thoughtful questions about teamwork and perseverance. Highly recommend if you're looking for sports stories that inspire character, not just stats and scores.

Great stories beyond the court

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This book is an absolute treat for anyone who loves basketball. The stories pull you in, making you feel like you're right there on the court, feeling the pressure, the excitement, and the pure love for the game. It’s not just about stats or famous moments—it’s about the heart, the struggles, and the passion behind every play. You don’t have to be a hardcore fan to enjoy it; the way it’s written makes it easy to connect with the players and their journeys. It’s one of those reads that leaves you feeling inspired and even more in love with the game.

The Art of Basketball

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Epic Basketball Stories does a great job of bringing to life the incredible journeys of the sport's most legendary heroes while weaving in valuable life lessons that go far beyond the court. Each story is packed with inspiration, showing how hard work, perseverance, teamwork and resilience can turn dreams into reality. Highy recommend!

Slam dunk for young listeners

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This book is a slam dunk for kids who love basketball! The stories are not just about the game but also about perseverance, teamwork, and resilience. I love how it mixes real-life lessons with exciting adventures, keeping young readers engaged. The fun activities at the end of each section make it even more interactive. Whether your child is a player or just a fan, this book is a great way to inspire them both on and off the court!

Perfect for Young Basketball Fans!

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I grabbed this for my son who’s all about basketball, and he’s hooked. He listened during car rides and started bringing up stuff he learned, teamwork, pushing through failure, even being a better friend. The cool part? It didn’t feel preachy. Just fun stories with takeaways he actually remembers. A win for both of us!

basketball and life lessons in one awesome listen

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This audiobook is packed with basketball stories that really go deeper than just the games themselves. The book is all about how players bounce back from setbacks, work together as a team, and celebrate what makes each person unique. The whole thing moves at a nice pace, with each chapter mixing together famous players and up-and-coming stars. There are also activites that'll keep younger kids engaged while they're listening.

Inspiring youth stories

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Basketball players are some of the most dedicated and talented individuals on the planet. To have an audiobook like this that kids and even adults can be inspired by. I really enjoyed how much focus there was on female athletes too! The trivia and interactive activities made the book really unique. The authors have a way of drawing you into these epic stories and keeping you excited and wanting more! Magic Johnson was always a favourite of mine growing up and obviously Michael Jordan is an absolute legend so it was great to hear adventures stories about them and so many other amazing basketball players! The free PDF is a great bonus!

Be inspired by your heroes!

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This audiobook is a wonderful mix of exciting stories and valuable life lessons. The adventures keep kids engaged while teaching essential values like bravery, kindness, and perseverance. The added activities make learning even more fun!

A great listen for young, curious minds.

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This audiobook is a slam dunk for kids who love basketball and stories that go beyond the game. The tales are exciting, packed with heart, and highlight real character-building moments from legendary players. It’s not just about winning, it’s about effort, teamwork, and growth. The fun activities included also keep young listeners engaged and thinking. Perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring kids to dream big on and off the court. Uplifting, relatable, and a great listen for families.

Inspiring Hoops Stories That Teach and Entertain

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