Big Kicks
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Big Kicks

Written & illustrated by Bob Kolar

A bear joins a soccer team, discovering size isn't everything on the field.

3.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 122 ratings
40 pages· 520 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Biggie Bear, a jazz-loving recluse, is recruited by the town's soccer team in desperate need of a player. Despite his size, Biggie learns that soccer requires more than just being big. As he stumbles through the game, will he find his own way to contribute? This humorous tale explores the unexpected rewards of embracing one's unique abilities and the true spirit of teamwork. Can Biggie and his unlucky team turn their fortunes around?

From the publisher

When the Mighty Giants soccer team needs a last-minute substitute player, they ask a very large bear named Biggie, but they soon learn that being big and being good at soccer are not the same thing.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
520
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about soccerBooks about animalsBooks about bearsBooks about physical statureBooks about size
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
125258
Publication
Published
January 1, 2008
First published
August 12, 2008
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763633905

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