Super Oscar

This hilarious story recounts an incident loosely based on Oscar's childhood and the close-knit neighborhood in which he grew up. Every Saturday, the people in Oscar's neighborhood have a picnic at the park, and Oscar is responsible for handing out that lists that tell everyone what to bring. But little Oscar is a daydreamer, and one week, he completely forgets to distribute the lists. The picnic will be ruined unless Oscar can save it! With some lightning-quick moves and fancy footwork, Oscar scrambles to get supplies from the grocery store, set up the tables, and prepare the food. Of course, there's a twist--the future boxing champ sprints over avacadoes to make guacamole and whips up cream by jumping rope. Told in English and Spanish, this entertaining book includes fitness tips from the Olympic gold medal winner and Super World Welterweight Champion.

Oscar De La Hoya has established himself as one of the fight game’s true superstars, in and out of the ring. A native of East Los Angeles, De La Hoya captured the hearts of fans when he won an Olympic Gold medal for the United States in the 1992 Barcelona Games. As a professional, De La Hoya has surpassed all expectations, winning world championships in an amazing six weight classes from junior lightweight to middleweight. Outside the ring, De La Hoya has met with similar success, working with major corporations, as well as forming his own promotional company, Golden Boy Promotions, and founding the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation to give back to the community that he holds dear. Visit him at GoldenBoyPromotions.com. 

Lisa Kopelke is the author and illustrator of Excuse Me!; Tissue, Please!; and The Younger Brother’s Survival Guide. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit her at LisaKopelke.com.