Lucy Tries Soccer [Paperback]

In this picture book and follow-up to Lucy Tries Short Trackand Lucy Tries Luge, Lucy and her friends learn a few basic soccer skills as they prepare to face Team Red.Lucy’s ready to get in the game!Eager to try a summer sport, Lucy and her friends meet at the soccer field for their first game of three-on-three! Thanks to Coach Nick, Lucy and the rest of Team Blue learn a few basic skills as they prepare to face Team Red.

This is the third book in the Lucy Tries Sports series, designed to encourage children to get active and participate in sports. In Lucy Tries Soccer, Lucy discovers how much fun it is to play on a team and learns why soccer is the world’s most popular game. For more information or to find out what Lucy will try next, visit www.lucytriessports.com.“Lucy serves as a strong role model for young girls and boys. She teaches them about three of the most important pillars in the game: sportsmanship, hard work, and a positive attitude on and off the pitch!”“I can't wait to share Lucy’s message of fair play and sportsmanship with my own grandchildren. The LUCY stories help children learn about sports in a gentle encouraging fun manner.” In jaunty rhyming text, Bowes captures the exhilaration of the game, building the anticipation as Lucy's team works collaboratively on the field...Emphasizing teamwork and good sportsmanship, the tale focuses on Lucy's enjoyment of the game...A positive example for young players. A Fast Facts! section provides further information about soccer for interested readers. The book's format includes text with various words and phrases highlighted in bold, eye-catching colors, accompanied by sunny, upbeat illustrations. Hearne's artwork captures the energetic enthusiasm of Lucy, a redheaded white girl, and her racially diverse friends. The cheery pictures of these young athletes wholeheal£Ý