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World Cup fans, come play! Written by soccer legend Pele, this heartwarming bilingual picture book celebrates what he loved most about the game. What does the world's greatest soccer player love about soccer? The same things that you do! Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot-and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L! Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pele's inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps?told joyfully in both English and Spanish. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game. Beginning reader editions also available: For the Love of Soccer!, Level 2 (English) Por amor al futbol, Level 2 (Spanish) Fanaticos y fanaticas de la Copa Mundial, vengan a jugar!? Escrito por Pele, la leyenda del futbol, este conmovedor libro ilustrado bilingue celebra lo que el mas amaba del juego. Que es lo que el mejor jugador de futbol del mundo ama de este deporte? Lo mismo que tu! La velocidad, el trabajo en equipo, bajar el balon, pasarlo, intentar un tiro y... GOOOOOOL! El galardonado artista Frank Morrison prepara el juego entretejiendo dos dinamicas historias visuales: el inspirador ascenso a la fama de Pele y los esfuerzos de un joven atleta por seguir los veloces pasos de su heroe?alegremente contadas tanto en ingles como en espanol. Juntas, las palabras y las imagenes ofrecen toda la diversion y la emocion de un juego renido. Tambien estan disponibles las siguientes ediciones para lectores principiantes: For the Love of Soccer!, Nivel 2 (Ingles) Por amor al futbol, Nivel 2 (Espanol)

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""New soccer fans will welcome this addition.""--School Library Journal ""The legendary soccer player composes a stirring ode to his beloved sport. A must-share for soccer enthusiasts of any age.""--Kirkus Reviews ""This exuberant double introduction to the world's most popular sport and to one of its most enduringly popular figures.""--Booklist

""This bilingual version is a strong addition for early ­elementary readers and bilingual ­collections.""--School Library Journal ""The legendary soccer player composes a stirring ode to his beloved sport. A must-share for soccer enthusiasts of any age.""--Kirkus Reviews ""This exuberant double introduction to the world's most popular sport and to one of its most enduringly popular figures.""--Booklist

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Pele (1940-2022) joined his first professional soccer team at age fifteen and went on to have a dazzling career. He became the top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team, as well as the first player ever to win three World Cup medals. He also played for the New York Cosmos, and his charisma and grace on the field helped popularize soccer in the United States. After his retirement in 1977, he became an ambassador for soccer worldwide. This was his first book for children. Pele (1940-2022) entro en su primer equipo profesional de futbol a los quince anos, a lo que le siguio una deslumbrante carrera. Se convirtio en el mejor goleador en la historia del equipo nacional de Brasil, ademas de ser el primer jugador que gano tres medallas de la Copa Mundial. Tambien jugo para el Cosmos de Nueva York, y su gracia y carisma en el campo ayudaron a popularizar el futbol en los Estados Unidos. Cuando se retiro en 1977, se convirtio en embajador del futbol en todo el mundo. Este fue su primer libro para ninos. Frank Morrison is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winners Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul and Trombone Shorty and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book Let the Children March. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and five children. Frank Morrison es un galardonado ilustrador de muchos libros infantiles, entre ellos los ganadores del Premio Coretta Scott King para ilustradores Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul y Trombone Shorty, asi como del libro ganador de la Mencion de Honor del Premio Coretta Scott King para ilustradores Let the Children March. Vive en Atlanta, Georgia, con su esposa y sus cinco hijos.

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