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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Soccer. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighborhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory-and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player who ever lived-and a hero off the pitch, too, using his voice to help the people who need it most. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of The King's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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"""Clear, smoothly flowing text in concise paragraphs provides excellent detail about Pelé's life, while striking, colorful illustrations match the joy he expresses throughout his life.""--Selenia Paz, Booklist"

Clear, smoothly flowing text in concise paragraphs provides excellent detail about Pele's life, while striking, colorful illustrations match the joy he expresses throughout his life. - Selenia Paz, Booklist---

""Clear, smoothly flowing text in concise paragraphs provides excellent detail about Pel�'s life, while striking, colorful illustrations match the joy he expresses throughout his life.""--Selenia Paz, Booklist

Clear, smoothly flowing text in concise paragraphs provides excellent detail about Pele's life, while striking, colorful illustrations match the joy he expresses throughout his life. - Selenia Paz, Booklist

Clear, smoothly flowing text in concise paragraphs provides excellent detail about Pele's life, while striking, colorful illustrations match the joy he expresses throughout his life. --Selenia Paz, Booklist

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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

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