Cannonball [Hardcover]

<p><strong>A summer tale about family, overcoming fears, and the importance of being oneself, all in the pursuit of performing the perfect cannonball</strong></p><p>I'm ready to pull off the perfect cannonball, but everyone has advice.<br>"You need more weight"<br>"Bigger shorts!"<br>"More muscles!"<br>"BIGGER SHORTS!"</p><p>As one boy searches for the secret to executing the perfect cannonball, it's only by listening to his own voice that he finds his unique style and pulls off a truly awe-inspiring CANNONBALL.</p><p>A celebration of native culture, a glossary including Maori words is included.<br></p>"This distinctive story of summer fun and growth, set within a culture underrepresented on North American shelves, carries a universal message of listening to one's own heart and being oneself when the world tries to tell you how and who to be...A creative treat." - <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong>"Striking...this story's message for kids to be true to themselves is one that bears repeating." - <strong><em>Booklist</em></strong>"Fans of Cornwall's Jabari Jumps...will appreciate this Kiwi take on taking that first big character-defining leap." - <strong><em>The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</em></strong>"Along with the expressive images, the story will resonate with those learning how to navigate the emotional minefield of turning a failure into a success." - <strong><em>School Library Journal, Starred Review</em></strong>