"Happy Like Soccer" by Lauren Castillo is a heartwarming story that captures the joy and excitement of playing soccer. The narrative follows a young girl who, despite feeling out of place and unsure when trying out for the local soccer team, discovers her passion for the game. With the support of her friends and family, she learns that happiness comes not only from winning but from teamwork, friendship, and self-expression. Through vibrant illustrations and a relatable protagonist, the book emphasizes the importance of resilience and joy in pursuing one's passions, making it a delightful read for young sports enthusiasts. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Turtleback Books .

Maribeth Boelts is a former preschool teacher and the author of many books for children. Jeremy's story was inspired by kids she's worked with as a school volunteer, mentor, and coach in her community. She says, "I have often been touched by the generosity I've witnessed in children, and their willingness to share, even when it's tough to do so. These selfless acts have a way of shaping lives. " She lives in Cedar Falls, USA. Noah Z. Jones is the illustrator of Not Norman (9781844282883) by Kelly Bennett and several other picture books. "I know exactly how Jeremy feels in this book, wanting something so badly it becomes all-consuming. In my case, it as probably a new, crazy action figure with 'kung-fu' grip. " He lives in Maine, USA. Lauren Castillo is the illustrator of several well-loved and well-received pictures books. This is the third book she has both written and illustrated. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland and you can also find her at www. laurencastillo. blogspot. com and follow her on Twitter: @studiocastillo.