Kendall's Golf Lesson

by Latorial Faison (Illustrator), Kendall Faison, Latorial Faison, C. Jerome &. Kendall Faison (Illustrator), C. Jerome Faison, II

Overview

If you're looking for a great introduction to golf for junior golfers, this is it. If you're a parent who loves the game or a coach who trains jr. golfers, this is a great selection.

A second grader sets out to teach his little brother, Kendall, a new sport. With his poet and author mother, this fun and exciting book was created.

Young readers will be intrigued by the rhyme and rhythm with which the sport is introduced. The authors introduce young readers to golf equipment, golf safety, and the idea of putting around.

Enhance any young reader's knowledge of the sport as well as their vocabulary with this Dr. Seuss styled, fun-to-read book that kids will absolutely enjoy.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148265825
Publisher:	Cross Keys Press
Publication date:	04/01/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

C. JEROME FAISON, II is a professional drummer who grew up as a military child. His early interest in golf led him to create the idea and story for this book when he was in the second grade. Jerome, now a young adult, enjoys music and percussion instruments. Jerome Faison is a percussionist who played in school and university bands as well as for choirs and ensembles.

KENDALL I. FAISON is an Environmental Scientist who grew up in the military with his father serving as a military officer. Kendall became the main character and subject of his brother Carl Jerome's idea book when he was only a first grader. Kendall has always enjoyed academics, sports, and volunteering work. He is a graduate of UVA and now works in the Environmental field.

DR. LATORIAL FAISON is an American poet and the author of over 14 books including the three volume series, 28 Days of Poetry Celebrating Black History. Dr. Faison has taught college English all over the U. S. and abroad. A graduate of UVA, VA TECH, and Virginia State University, she has been published in Stars & Stripes, Southern Women's Review, Forging Freedom, Kalyani Magazine, the NAACP Image Award winning book, Keeping the Faith, and numerous other literary outlets. Dr. Latorial Faison is married to COL Carl Faison (Retired US Army). She co-authored and illustrated this book with their two older sons and gave it a poetic flair. Dr. Faison and her older sons dedicated this book to her youngest son, their younger brother, Kaleb. Dr. Faison currently teaches on the faculty of Virginia State University.

Editorial Reviews

This book reads easily, and the pictures are colorful and real. Your kid will be intrigued by the real life photography and want to read it again. It's colorful, poetic, and lively. Children will be wowed by the colors, the kids, and the story of it all.

Reviews - CK Press

This book reads easily, and the pictures are colorful and real. Your jr. golfer will want to read it over and over again. It's colorful, poetic, and lively.

CK Press