On The Right Path: Book Two

by Brett Gunning, Stacy A. Padula, Maddy Moore (Illustrator)

"The On The Right Path book series is a slam dunk! The stories are rich with important lessons that kids will enjoy reading. It belongs in every home." - Mike D'Antoni, NBA Coach

"The On The Right Path books belong in every school, library, and home, as they teach invaluable life lessons to children in an entertaining and relatable way." - Kevin McHale, NBA Hall of Famer

Jordan is at his second day of basketball camp with his brother Jayden and his sister Jasmine. Along with new basketball skills, the kids are learning life-lessons such as how to be unselfish. Just like the other On The Right Path books, this is sure to become a beloved story for parents and children alike.

NBA Coach Brett Gunning and award-winning author Stacy Padula have teamed up to create the On The Right Path (OTRP) book series. OTRP is also a non-profit organization created by Brett Gunning to guide youth basketball players on the right path to achieving their maximum potential through education, mentorship, and skill development. The core principles of OTRP are guidance, inspiration, and creativity. The book series focuses on six life-skill pillars: Loving Others, Being Unselfish, Staying Healthy & Strong, Showing Respect, Showing Forgiveness, and Having Fun.

24 pages, Hardcover

Published August 31, 2021

Reviews

[Ava Vian]

On the Right Path: Book Two written by Brett Gunning and Stacy Padula continues the story of siblings Jayden, Jordan, and Jasmine and their friend Shai as they attend basketball camp. While the children practice basketball and improve their skills, they also learn that being a good teammate involves more than simply playing well. The story uses situations on the basketball court to teach the characters why it is important to share, include others, and give everyone an opportunity to participate.
The main lesson in this book is the importance of being unselfish. It teaches children that working as a team means passing the ball, encouraging others, listening, and sometimes putting the needs of the group before their own. I liked how the authors used basketball to make the lesson exciting and relatable without making it feel like a lecture. The message can also apply to the classroom, friendships, and family life. I would recommend this book to children between the ages of three and eight, especially young athletes or children who are learning how to cooperate, share, and be supportive members of a group.

[Michaella Barcia]

On the Right Path Book Two, by Stacy Padula and Brett Gunning, is a children's book that continues to teach important life lessons to children. Book two in the series takes place at the basketball camp but focuses on Jayden's younger brother, Jordan. Jordan is so focused on making a basket by himself that he didn't notice that one of his friends was open to help him make the basket. Coach Pete uses this moment to explain the importance of putting the needs of others before yourself. This tends to be a tough lesson for young children to understand. However, showing this lesson both in a team setting and outside of basketball makes it easier for children to understand this lesson. On the Right Path Book Two, helps children know that putting another person's needs before their own can be as easy as sharing a piece of pizza or a toy.