Book Review of Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Alex Morgan biographies. Amazing Life Lessons to Foster Self-Confidence, Dedication, and Resilience for Aspiring Young Soccer Fans
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Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Alex Morgan biographies. Amazing Life Lessons to Foster Self-Confidence, Dedication, and Resilience for Aspiring Young Soccer Fans
Written and illustrated by Lucas Martin
Ages: 6-10 | 156 Pages
Publisher: Lucas Martin (2024) | ISBN: 979-8338497722
What to Expect: Soccer, biography, perseverance, empowerment, sportsmanship.
In this collection of four inspirational soccer-themed biographies, readers will learn not only about the signature moves and playing techniques of four icons of soccer but also about the perseverance, hard work, determination, and resilience it takes to overcome hardships and become a great player.
Max and Emily have doubts about their favorite sport. Max has hurt his ankle, and he wonders—can he still be a good player now that he’s afraid of getting hurt? Emily is sad that so many people see soccer as a game for boys, and she wonders if she can ever overcome other people’s stereotypes of the game. Listening to their doubts, their coach shares something amazing with them: lots of other players—really famous ones—have faced these same challenges too, and many more!
The coach tells them about Lionel Messi’s struggles with growth hormone deficiency—and his amazing ball control. He tells them about Cristiano Ronaldo’s heart problems and physical discipline, Kylian Mbappe’s struggles with poverty and media invasiveness, Alex Morgan’s determination to be taken seriously despite being female, and her perseverance through injuries. Coach’s stories make it clear to Max and Emily—if those players can make it big, then so can anyone!
Each story focuses on the human stories behind the players’ fame, presenting challenges that any reader can relate to, from financial worries to bullying from other children. The collection illustrates that many great players start from humble beginnings, overcoming various obstacles to achieve their dreams. It emphasizes the idea that no matter where you start, you can be a great player if you are willing to put in the work.
A wide range of interactive elements follows each story to help readers put these lessons to practice, from step-by-step instructions for players’ signature moves to fun facts, games, and quizzes to allow readers to reflect on what they have read and test their understanding. These interactive elements will keep readers engaged and excited about the stories they are reading.
This collection, Inspirational Soccer Stories for Kids, is not just a book-it’s a journey of inspiration and instruction for any young person who loves soccer and soccer players. The title itself speaks to the relevance of the book to its readers, promising stories that will inspire and instruct, and resonate with their love for the game.
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About the Author
Lucas Martin is a passionate author in the field of children’s soccer, a sports enthusiast and a passionate children’s book author. Visit sportsstoriesforkids.com and get access to Lucas’s Soccer Starter Kit for FREE.
In his books, Lucas shares his passion and knowledge for soccer and the inspiring stories of the greatest soccer players of all time. He turns these lessons into fun and engaging stories that help children develop healthy relationships with themselves, with others, and with soccer itself.
In his honest and inspiring books, Lucas discusses the benefits of playing soccer and following your dreams. He shares best practices for helping children develop soccer skills, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. He also guides you to discover, create, and become who you want to be.
Being a child of British parents, Lucas speaks Spanish and English fluently. When he’s not on his mission to change the world, he loves to play soccer with his kids, read, travel, and watch soccer games.
Lucas grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he faced many challenges and difficulties to pursue his soccer passion. He was inspired by Messi, who overcame his humble origins and became one of the best soccer players in history. He decided to write in this niche to share Messi’s story and values with other children who may face similar challenges and difficulties, and to inspire and empower them to follow their passion and achieve their potential.
Lucas lives in Barcelona, Spain, with his wife and two kids, a girl, and a boy, where he enjoys the culture and history of soccer and Messi’s career. Besides that, he’s a huge fan of hockey, basketball and football, among other sports.
Lucas drafts books that he would love for his children to read to create self-confident adults and filled with the passion of sport and its values.
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