Neymar: A Soccer Dream Come True
Published on 29. May 2018
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-374-31066-0 (ISBN)
Description
This narrative non-fiction picture book about the sensational rising soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Junior is perfect reading for the 2018 World Cup.
Born in Brazil, Neymar Jr. grew up imagining that he might one day become a famous soccer player. Now his dream has come true. Using playful, child-friendly language, deep knowledge of the sport, and passion for it author, Mina Javaherbin, brings to life Neymar's childhood and professional career for young soccer fans to enjoy. Her text is accompanied by Paul Hoppe's modern, colorful illustrations.
Born in Brazil, Neymar Jr. grew up imagining that he might one day become a famous soccer player. Now his dream has come true. Using playful, child-friendly language, deep knowledge of the sport, and passion for it author, Mina Javaherbin, brings to life Neymar's childhood and professional career for young soccer fans to enjoy. Her text is accompanied by Paul Hoppe's modern, colorful illustrations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 2 to 6 years
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations thoughout
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
341 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-374-31066-0 (9780374310660)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Mina Javaherbin is the author of many picture books including Goal! and Soccer Star. Born in Iran, she now lives in Southern California with her husband and two children, who are avid soccer players and fans of the sport. Visit her online at minajavaherbin.com
Paul Hoppe is an illustrator with many talents. He has illustrated comic books, and many children's books including the Last-But-Not-Least Lola series and his very own picture book The Woods. His work can be found in many publications including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. He is originally from Poland, was raised in Germany, and now resides in Brooklyn. Visit his work online at illustration.paulhoppe.de
Paul Hoppe is an illustrator with many talents. He has illustrated comic books, and many children's books including the Last-But-Not-Least Lola series and his very own picture book The Woods. His work can be found in many publications including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. He is originally from Poland, was raised in Germany, and now resides in Brooklyn. Visit his work online at illustration.paulhoppe.de