The World Game
Soccer Circles the Globe
$33.37
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
5 May 2026
Summary
Thwaack! Whummpp! Klangg!
From a park in the United States to a pitch in India, from the seaside in Nigeria to a stadium in Uruguay, there’s one game that brings the world together. Whether you call it football, soccer, or any other name, it’s the most popular sport on the planet.
Follow a fast-paced soccer game around the globe, moving to a new location with each turn of the page. The game includes early morning in Chicago, USA; a nighttime matchup in Shenzhe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798765667989 |
|---|---|
| Author: | John Coy, Phùng Nguyên Quang |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 5 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 485g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 286mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-10 |
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Critics Review
“A very well-rounded educational read that is exciting for youth.“—Children’s Literature
“The text breathlessly describes the fast-paced action during each game, with young players kicking, heading, and dribbling the ball with impressive athletic skill… . Quang’s vibrant cartoony illustrations, made with pencil and Photoshop, deftly depict players in motion…“—Horn Book Magazine
“A visually dynamic exploration of soccer’s global reach, blending artistic innovation with informative content, best appreciated for its inventive design and educational back matter.“—Booklist
“Just the ticket to catch young fans’ interest in the beautiful game.“—Kirkus Reviews
“Ardent soccer fans will appreciate this celebration of the world’s most popular game.“—School Library Journal
John Coy
John Coy is the author of young adult novels, the 4 for 4 middle-grade series, and nonfiction and fiction picture books, including Hoop Genius, Game Changer, Their Great Gift, Dads, If We Were Gone, and Where We Come From. He has received numerous awards for his work, including a Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, and the Burr/Warzalla Award for Distinguished Achievement in Children’s Literature. John lives by the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Phùng Nguyên Quang is a children’s book author and illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. His work is inspired by the culture and traditions of Vietnam and South Asia.
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