Books like Jimmy's boa and the bungee jump slam dunk by Trinka Hakes Noble
In this juvenile fiction tale, a mischievous boa constrictor from Jimmy's home stirs up pandemonium during gym class. The chaos inspires a quirky new basketball team, blending school life, snake antics, and sports excitement into a lively narrative for young readers.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Trinka Hakes Noble
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