Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El Rey del Futbol: Bilingual Spanish-English
No. of pages 40
Published: 2008
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
"Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El Rey del Futbol" is a bilingual children's book that celebrates the life and achievements of soccer legend Pelé. The story follows Pelé's journey from his humble beginnings in Brazil to becoming one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging prose, readers learn about his passion for the sport, his determination, and the impact he has had on soccer worldwide. The book highlights themes of perseverance, teamwork, and cultural pride, making it an inspiring read for young soccer enthusiasts and fans of all backgrounds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Monica Brown, Ph. D. is the author of many award winning books for children, including Waiting for the Biblioburro , and Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina . Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and desire to bring diverse stories to children. Rudy Gutierrez is an award-winning illustrator whose works have earned him a Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Book Award, Africana Book Award, and a New York Book Award. He was born in the Bronx and now lives in New Jersey.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Americas Award
The Americas Award is an annual literary award that recognizes and celebrates outstanding literature for children and young adults that authentically and engagingly portrays Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx culture in the United States. The award was established in 1993 by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.