A vibrant picture book celebrating soccer and its worldwide fans, perfect for the 2026 World Cup--hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
One field. One ball. Two teams...and a whole lot of fans!
Soccer and the World Cup bring people from all over the world together. Witness the energy, passion, and glory of the world's most popular sport, on and off the field. As one match happens in the stadium, one family gathers to watch the game at home. See the players leave it all on the field and the family watch enthusiastically on tv.
With bright, colorful art and lively dialogue, this uplifting and heartfelt story is a love letter to the sport, the fans, and the communities we make. Get ready to jump, holler, and cheer for "the beautiful game"!
Yamile Saied Méndez is the author of many books for young readers and adults, including acclaimed picture book Where Are You From? and Reese's YA Book Club selection and inaugural Pura Belpré Young Adult Gold Medalist Furia. She is also a founding member of Las Musas, the first collective of women and nonbinary Latine authors. She was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, but has lived most of her life in a lovely valley surrounded by mountains in Utah. Visit her online at yamilesmendez.com.
Minji Kim lives in Seoul, South Korea. After majoring in design in college, she worked as a character designer for both games and animation. Since then, she has primarily illustrated books, including editions of The Little Prince and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. She has collaborated with large companies and is active in fields like advertising illustration and art product launch.
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A vibrant picture book celebrating soccer and its worldwide fans, perfect for the 2026 World Cup--hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
One field. One ball. Two teams...and a whole lot of fans!
Soccer and the World Cup bring people from all over the world together. Witness the energy, passion, and glory of the world's most popular sport, on and off the field. As one match happens in the stadium, one family gathers to watch the game at home. See the players leave it all on the field and the family watch enthusiastically on tv.
With bright, colorful art and lively dialogue, this uplifting and heartfelt story is a love letter to the sport, the fans, and the communities we make. Get ready to jump, holler, and cheer for "the beautiful game"!
Creators
Yamile Saied Méndez is the author of many books for young readers and adults, including acclaimed picture book Where Are You From? and Reese's YA Book Club selection and inaugural Pura Belpré Young Adult Gold Medalist Furia. She is also a founding member of Las Musas, the first collective of women and nonbinary Latine authors. She was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, but has lived most of her life in a lovely valley surrounded by mountains in Utah. Visit her online at yamilesmendez.com.
Minji Kim lives in Seoul, South Korea. After majoring in design in college, she worked as a character designer for both games and animation. Since then, she has primarily illustrated books, including editions of The Little Prince and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. She has collaborated with large companies and is active in fields like advertising illustration and art product launch.
View titles by Yamile Saied Méndez
