Bibliograph

Pelé, king of soccer, Pelé, el rey del fútbol, by Monica Brown ; illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez ; translated by Fernando Gayesky

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Pelé, king of soccer, Pelé, el rey del fútbol, by Monica Brown ; illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez ; translated by Fernando Gayesky

Language

spa

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages: 4-8

Literary text for sound recordings

memoirs

Main title

Pelé, king of soccer

Oclc number

1298827246

Responsibility statement

by Monica Brown ; illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez ; translated by Fernando Gayesky

Sub title

Pelé, el rey del fútbol

Summary

This acclaimed bilingual children's book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries. Monica Brown and Rudy Gutierrez team up to deliver what Kirkus called, in a starred review, an "inspiring blend of art and story," about the most famous soccer star in the world, Pelé. This bilingual picture book will inspire, teach, and amaze readers as they learn about the man who revolutionized the sport of soccer. Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? This is the true story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend. Rudy Gutierrez's dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown's story of this remarkable sports hero come alive!

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Pelé, el rey del fútbol

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