Soccer – Leo Messi Little People, Big Dreams Hardcover Book

Soccer – Leo Messi Little People, Big Dreams Hardcover Book

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Leo Messi tells the inspiring story of a young boy from Argentina who became one of the worlds greatest footballers.

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated footballers. 

As a child, Leo developed his passion for football playing games with his brothers and cousins in the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He later honed his skills on the pitch as part of the local youth team, Newells Old Boys – who famously won every tournament whilst Leo was with them. But life wasnt without its challenges. Aged 9, he was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency, which meant he had to inject himself with hormones from the doctor every day to help him grow. But nothing was going to stop Leo from following his dreams.

He debuted with FC Barcelona in 2004 and across the next 17 years scored 672 goals for the club and helped them to win 35 trophies.Leo has also received seven Golden Ball awards, more than any other football player in history, and won 4 trophies with Argentinas national football team, including the 2022 World Cup, where he captained the team to victory. 

Today, he is considered by many to be The Greatest of All Time – and is a hero off the pitch, too, as a committed ambassador for UNICEF and founder of his own childrens charity. 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 Messis incredible story. 

This powerful 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 footballer’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages.

ISBN-13: 978-0711290570

Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Dimensions:‎ 19.9 x 1.1 x 24.3 cm

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Colour: Full Colour

Writer: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Illustrator: Florencia Gavilan 

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