Overview
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Jurgen Klopp, the game-changing football manager and inspirational leader. Little Jurgen grew up in a village in Germany's Black Forest and spent most of his time watching or playing football. As a small child, Jurgen listened to matches on the car radio, making tactical suggestions only to hear them implemented moments later! As an adult, he spent ten years as a professional footballer, before deciding his future lay off the pitch. Jurgen successfully managed German teams Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund to multiple victories, and then became the manager of Liverpool Football Club. Within just five years he had made them champions of England, Europe and the world. Jurgen is widely considered football's best manager and is admired for his leadership style, which champions hard work, compassion and, above all, team spirit! This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the footballer's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Full Product Details
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ,
Beatriz Castro
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 9780711289185
ISBN 10: 0711289182
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 09 November 2023
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
“Learn about Klopp’s childhood in Germany, his 10 years as a professional football player and how he became a manager of champions. Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series.” * The Bookseller *
Author Information
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
