B Is for Baller

The Ultimate Basketball Alphabet

By James Littlejohn, By James Littlejohn, Illustrated by Matthew Shipley, Illustrated by Matthew Shipley

3-5

ABC to MVP

JUVENILE NONFICTION

32 Pages, 8.5 x 11

Formats: Hardcover Picture Book, EPUB, PDF, Hardcover Picture Book, EPUB

Hardcover Picture Book, $19.95 (US $19.95) (CA $26.95)

Publication Date: September 2025

ISBN 9781637278475

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Sep 2025)

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Overview

Two avid basketball fans compile an essential and engaging guide to the sport for little ones

Featuring dozens of iconic NBA superstars like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry, B is for Baller is the ultimate alphabet book for young hoops fans—whether they're taking their first shot at the ABCs or already perfecting their threes! James Littlejohn's words leap off the page and bring legends to life, while Matthew Shipley's colorful, stylish illustrations are sure to delight fans young and old. What started as a successful Kickstarter project from two passionate NBA fans is now the perfect read for little ballers everywhere!

Reviews

"The dynamic, eyecatching artwork is appealing, and the breathless enthusiasm of the text is pretty infectious. For little ones
with die-hard NBA-fanatic adults in their lives, this could be a lot of fun." —Booklist

Author Biography

James Littlejohn is a writer, father, and fan of fast breaks where nobody dribbles. He once tried out for a pro minor-league basketball team. He didn't make it. Matthew Shipley is an illustrator whose art has appeared in projects with Major League Soccer, ESPN, and Bleacher Report, among others.

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