Illustrated by Frank Morrison

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On Sale: May 25, 2010
Page Count: 32 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781423115380

Written by soccer legend Pelé, this heart-warming 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: Pelé’s inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete’s efforts to follow in his hero’s speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game. World Cup fans, come play!

Also available as a reader, perfect for children who are starting to read on their own.

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

About the Author

Pelé joined his first professional team at age 15, and went on to 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 America. After his retirement in 1977, he was an ambassador for soccer worldwide. This was his first book for children.

Frank Morrison is known for his energetic, fluid illustrations of dancers, musicians, and athletes. He is the illustrator of Out of the Ballpark by Alex Rodriguez and Queen of the Scene by Queen Latifah, and was awarded a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for Jazzy Miz Mozetta by Brenda C. Roberts, as well as a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson, and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and five children. Visit him online at morrisongraphics.com.

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