The Field
$31.21
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
6 July 2021
Summary
The Field: A Vibrant Celebration of Soccer and Community
Now in paperback! Soccer fan or not, the call of The Field is irresistible.
“Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fruit vendor—for a pick-up soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport.
“Friends vers…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780735844612 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0735844615 |
| Author: | Baptiste Paul, Jacqueline Alcantara |
| Publisher: | North-South Books |
| Imprint: | North-South Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 6 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 186g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
This is a wonderful debut picture book for both the author and the illustrator. It is sure to be one that will be begged for over and over again, whether soccer fan or not.
Irresistible fun. * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *A wonderful depiction of a joyful pastime … and a reminder of some of the ways we are more alike than different. * Booklist, Starred Review *
About The Author
Baptiste Paul
Baptiste Paul is a children’s picture book author. His first book, The Field, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Baptiste loves sports, likes to roast his own coffee, and grills. He lives in Wisconsin with his family.
Jacqueline Alcántara is a children’s picture book illustrator. Her debut picture book, The Field, written by Baptiste Paul, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Jacqueline’s favorite days are spent drawing, painting, writing, and walking her dog. She lives in Chicago.
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