Happy Like Soccer by Maribeth Boelts
By Maribeth BoeltsA warmhearted story about a young girl who finds a way to bring together the two things that make her most happy- soccer and her family.
Nothing makes Sierra happy like soccer. Her shoes have flames as she spins the ball down the spread-out sea of grass. But nothing makes her sad like soccer, too, because the restaurant where her auntie works is busy on game days and she can’t take time off to watch Sierra play. On game days, her auntie helps Sierra get ready and tells her, "Play hard and have fun." And Sierra does, but she can’t help wishing she had someone there to root for her by name, and not just by the number on her uniform. With honesty and rare subtlety, author Maribeth Boelts and illustrator Lauren Castillo portray an endearing character in a moving, uplifting story that touches on the divides children navigate every day- and remind us that everyone needs someone to cheer them on from the sidelines.
Book details
- Paperback
- 32 pages
- English
- 0763670499
- 9780763670498
About Maribeth Boelts
maribeth boelts is a former teacher who has written 40 books for children. she lives in iowa and enjoys all things nature and family. Read More about Maribeth Boelts
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