Description

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Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup! But in the meantime, scoring the perfect, time-stopping goal would be just fine. With a stirring, simple text and glorious watercolors, this picture book captures both the drama and the magic of the most popular game in the world.

About the Author

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Michael Foreman's numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s best-loved illustrators.

Praise For…

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"Each of his panoramic, framed scenes spans nearly the entire width of a spread, evoking the feeling of a larger-than-life dream. . . . Suitable for dreamers in any sport." —School Library Journal

"Foreman works a good visual transition from the playground to the professional soccer field, loading the page-and-a-half spreads with action and the color of sport pageantry. . . . Lots of a good thing here."  —Kirkus Reviews