Shrews Can't Hoop

by Ray Nelson Jr., Douglas Kelly

All the forest animals say Dewey the Shrew is too small, too nice, too slow, and too weak to play basketball. But a tortoise who once outraced a hare convinces Dewey to try. Young readers will learn the benefits of hard work and determination as Dewey strives for his goal.

1 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Ray Nelson Jr. is President and co-founder of Flying Rhinoceros, a Portland-based producer and distributor of educational books, classroom materials, television cartoons, software and websites.

Ray is also the main author and illustrator of the Flying Rhinoceros educational book series and creator of the characters in the CBS television show "Flying Rhino Junior High." Ray previously worked for five years at Will Vinton Studios, where he animated the California Raisins and worked on two Emmy award-winning television specials. Since starting Flying Rhinoceros in 1993, Ray has also appeared in hundreds of schools to provide interactive workshops to students of all ages, exploring the creative worlds of cartooning, writing, illustrating and animation.

Reviews

[Jeri Silfies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh yes they can!
If you are willing to put in the time and effort you can do pretty much anything. Even if everyone says you can't.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had this book signed by the author and illustrator when they visited my elementary school. I love local authors.