G is for Golazo: The Ultimate Soccer Alphabet

by James Littlejohn, Matthew Shipley

Overview

S is for soccer. F is for football, and fútbol, and fußball… No matter what you call it, everyone loves the beautiful game! The creators of B is for Baller return with a vibrant, stylish parade of soccer legends. Featuring dozens of international superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Pelé, Diego Maradona, Marta, Mia Hamm, and Abby Wambach, G is for Golazo is the ultimate ABC book for budding soccer fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629376714
Publisher:	Triumph Books
Publication date:	05/14/2019
Series:	ABC to MVP , #2
Edition description:	None
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

James Littlejohn is a writer, father, and sports fan. He used to think he was a pretty decent soccer player, until he lived in South America and learned this was not the case. Matthew Shipley is an illustrator whose art has appeared in projects from Major League Soccer, Bleacher Report, TheTwoPointOne, and The Globe and Mail, among others. With James Littlejohn, he is the creator of B is for Baller: The Ultimate Basketball Alphabet.

Editorial Reviews

"Get ready for the ultimate soccer alphabet book! It’s a high-energy, international celebration of the biggest names, greatest plays, and fascinating history of the sport. Search this colorful and creative gallery of original artwork from A to Z for all your favorite teams and athletes, whether they are famous bicycle kickers and jugglers or infamous yellow card holders. Learn about early players or how nicknames were earned while cultivating an appreciation of the well-loved game."
Foreword Reviews
 

From the Publisher

2019-03-03

Featuring dozens of emblematic soccer players, this picture book lives up to its subtitle as the "ultimate alphabet book" for the young soccer/football enthusiast.

Lionel Messi, the yellow card, Pelé, the bicycle kick, Mia Hamm: This soccer-themed alphabet book features concepts and notable players from past and present. Going beyond a mere depiction of the players, it employs a humorous approach, through clever takes on both the players' names and monikers as well as game situations and soccer lingo. Each page/letter has an unexpected twist to it—a surprising pun, a semi-obscure reference…not exactly what one would expect. For instance, Pelé, the Brazilian legend, is found not under the letter P but K, as he is the "King" of the game; similarly, Diego Maradona, one of last century's legends, is not under the letter M but under H, as in the "Hand of God," referencing the infamous illegal goal he scored with his hand in the 1986 World Cup. The subject matter yields some inspiring choices for typically difficult letters: "V is for Vuvuzela," natch, and "Z is for Zizou in Zebra Stripes." However, "X is for XI" (as in 11 players) is a little pallid and will need some unpacking for younger readers. In addition to appearing on the copyright page, women are confined to two entries: "Queen" Marta and team "USA" (where Hamm appears).

An imaginative take on the alphabet-book genre that's sure to gain a place in the hearts of soccer fans. (Informational picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews