Pass the Ball, Mo!

By David A. Adler | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest basketball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading!

Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game?
 
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Editions of Pass the Ball, Mo!

Hardcover
ISBN 9780593432556
Paperback
ISBN 9780593432549

Read an Excerpt

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest basketball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading!

Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game?
 
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pass the Ball, Mo! about?

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest basketball player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading!

Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game?
 
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pass the Ball, Mo!?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples

Where can I read a sample of Pass the Ball, Mo!?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593432556

Is Pass the Ball, Mo! part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Step into Reading

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pass the Ball, Mo!?

David A. Adler

Who is the Publisher of the book Pass the Ball, Mo!?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Pass the Ball, Mo! is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593432556) and paperback(ISBN 9780593432549)

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