Donate Inhale, Exhale...Shoot! (children in need)

$20.00

Inhale, Exhale...Shoot! follows Kunall the Pelican, a talented young basketball player who loves the game—but when it’s time to take the big shot, anxiety creeps in. His wings tremble, his belly tightens, and his mind fills with doubt. What if he misses? What if everyone is watching?

Set in the colorful heart of New Orleans, this beautifully illustrated picture book offers more than just a story about sports.

All donated books will be distributed to children in need through one of our trusted nonprofit partners- First BookReading PartnersBaldwin & Co. Story Time, Melbas, and Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. We will work with them to ensure that every donated copy of Inhale, Exhale…Shoot! goes directly into the hands of children who will benefit from its message of mindfulness and resilience.

Inhale, Exhale...Shoot! follows Kunall the Pelican, a talented young basketball player who loves the game—but when it’s time to take the big shot, anxiety creeps in. His wings tremble, his belly tightens, and his mind fills with doubt. What if he misses? What if everyone is watching?

Set in the colorful heart of New Orleans, this beautifully illustrated picture book offers more than just a story about sports.

All donated books will be distributed to children in need through one of our trusted nonprofit partners- First BookReading PartnersBaldwin & Co. Story Time, Melbas, and Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. We will work with them to ensure that every donated copy of Inhale, Exhale…Shoot! goes directly into the hands of children who will benefit from its message of mindfulness and resilience.

  • September 23, 2025

    9798989403493,

    Hardcover Picture Book

    $19.99 USD

    Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings 

    Ages 4 to 8, Grades K to 3

    32 pages

    8.5 in H | 8.5 in W

  • Inhale, Exhale...Shoot! follows Kunall the Pelican, a talented young basketball player who loves the game—but when it’s time to take the big shot, anxiety creeps in. His wings tremble, his belly tightens, and his mind fills with doubt. What if he misses? What if everyone is watching?

    Set in the colorful heart of New Orleans, this beautifully illustrated picture book offers more than just a story about sports. It gently introduces children to mindfulness and breathwork as tools for managing stress, self-doubt, and performance anxiety—on the court and in everyday life. With encouragement from his coach and support from his teammates, Kunall learns to center himself, take a deep breath, and trust in his abilities.

    Perfect for children ages 4–8, especially those who experience anxiety, love sports, or need a calming reminder to breathe through big emotions. Inhale, Exhale...Shoot! is an inspiring story of resilience, emotional awareness, and the power of staying present.