Gooooooool, el mundial is here!
These are six children's books about soccer. Read and enjoy the World Cup.
¡GOOOOL!: A Soccer Book for Kids
Written by Mike Alfaro and illustrated by Gerardo Guillén.
Jump-start your little one’s love of sports with ¡GOOOOL!, a bilingual soccer book made for boys and girls who are ready to score goals!
Perfect for learning new words in Spanish and English, this durable board book introduces the exciting game of soccer while sharing messages of good sportsmanship and teamwork. Part of the beloved Sí Sabo Kids series, it celebrates the beautiful game in a fun, accessible way for babies, kids, and grown-up fans.
With bright illustrations and simple vocabulary all about the game of soccer, this Spanish book for kids makes learning feel like play and helps get the whole family ready for World Cup action!
A must-have for fans of early learning books in Spanish, bilingual books and fútbol-loving families—grab your copy and head to the pitch!
We Play Soccer / Jugamos al fútbol
Written by René Colato Laínez and illustrated Nomar Perez.
Joe speaks English. He loves soccer. José habla español. A José le gusta el fútbol. This English-Spanish bilingual story is now available as a board book!
Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, are on the same soccer team. They have their uniforms and their cleats. They can both juggle the ball. And when the coach lets them in the game, both Joe and José score goals. "We win," says Joe. "Ganamos," says José.
A delightful reading experience, this book is perfect for toddlers in bilingual families.
Lucía's Goals / Los goles de Lucía
Written Angela Quezada Padron and illustrated by Christina Barragan Forshay.
In Lucía's small hometown, girls weren't supposed to play soccer and they definitely weren't supposed to be good at it either. But Lucía was determined to prove everyone wrong!
Whenever Lucía played soccer, she imagined herself as a professional futbolista. She sprinted and dribbled, headed and juggled, zigged and zagged, kicked her best kicks, and scored "Goal!" after "Goal!" After finally getting the chance to join an all-female soccer team, Lucía set her sights on becoming the best goal scorer anyone had ever seen.
Told in English and Spanish, Lucía's Goals / Los goles de Lucía is a rousing story about a young girl's determination to defy gender stereotypes and break through barriers. Lucía's story will inspire readers of all ages to take charge on and off the field to achieve their GOALS!
Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El Rey del Futbol
Written by Monica Brown and illustrated Rudy Gutierrez.
This acclaimed bilingual children’s book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.
Monica Brown and Rudy Gutierrez team up to deliver what Kirkus called, in a starred review, an “inspiring blend of art and story,” about the most famous soccer star in the world, Pelé.
This bilingual picture book will inspire, teach, and amaze readers as they learn about the man who revolutionized the sport of soccer.
Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? This is the true story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend.
Rudy Gutierrez’s dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown’s story of this remarkable sports hero come alive!
Lionel Messi A Little Golden Book Biography
Written by Roberta Ludlow and illustrated Nomar Perez.
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!
Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time! This Little Golden Book Biography about the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.
¡Juguemos al fútbol y al football!
Written by René Colato Laínez and illustrated Lancman Ink.
Carlos is not sure that his favorite sport can be played with an oval-shaped ball. Chris is not sure that it can be played with a round ball. It may not be a good idea to play with a kid who is so different! He doesn't even know how to play this game! Wait-it looks kind of fun! Let's give it a try!
