Soccerverse

By Elizabeth Steinglass, Edson Ike (Illustrator)

Explore the magic of soccer through poetic tales of dreams, teamwork, and passion.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings

32 pages· 1,115 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where soccer comes alive through twenty-two vibrant poems. Meet a coach who inspires, shin guards with stories, and dreams that soar. With a diverse cast of young players, this collection celebrates the highs and lows of the game, from teamwork and friendships to the thrill of victory and the lessons of defeat. Each poem, crafted in a unique style, invites readers to feel the heartbeat of soccer. Will the love for the game unite them all? Discover the poetic journey that captures the essence of the world's favorite sport.

From the publisher

The perfect gift for young soccer fans, this picture book features twenty-two imaginative poems that capture all aspects of the world’s most popular sport. From the coach who inspires players to fly like the wind, to the shin guard that begs to be donned, to soccer dreams that fill the night, Soccerverse celebrates soccer. Featuring a diverse cast of girls and boys, the poems in this collection cover winning, losing, teamwork, friendships, skills, good sportsmanship, and, most of all, love for the game. Elizabeth Steinglass cleverly incorporates thirteen different poetic forms throughout the book, defining each in a note at the end, and Edson Ikê’s bold artwork is as creative as the poems are surprising.

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