Pele
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Pele

Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Illustrated by Camila Rosa

Book #46 in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A boy with a rag ball dreams of World Cup glory.

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32 pages· 513 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~810L
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Bookroo's summary

In a humble Brazilian neighborhood, a young boy with a rag ball dreams of leading his country to World Cup victory. Follow Pelé's journey from street soccer to becoming a global icon, lifting the trophy three times. Beyond the field, he uses his voice to champion those in need. Discover how a child's dream transformed him into a legend, inspiring generations. Will his story ignite the dreams of future heroes?

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pelé, Brazil’s all-time King of Soccer. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pelé honed his skills in a poor neighborhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory–and he was right! With Pelé and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player who ever lived–and a hero off the pitch, too, using his voice to help the people who need it most. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of The King’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
513
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~810L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
520447
Publication
Published
September 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711245730

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