Description
Brazilian boy Felipe wants to play soccer, but he doesn't have a soccer ball. So, when it's his turn to take one to school, he uses a little bit of creativity... and a few socks. Felipe is the sock thief, but finding socks is not that easy and the neighborhood pets make it even harder. Au, au, au! a dog barks in Portuguese. Felipe wonders if he'll play soccer with his friends today or if he will be caught by a tattle-tale parrot? Along the way, Felipe leaves delicious mangoes in exchange for the socks he steals. After he swipes each pair, he twists and turns them into an ever-growing soccer ball. At the end of the day, he returns each pair of socks with a note to say thank you.
Product Details
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
| Publish Date | March 01, 2015 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780807575383 |
| Dimensions | 8.6 X 10.9 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
Bright colors, rounded shapes, and the commentary of early-rising animals who witness Felipe's pilfering add to the charm of the tale, and a glossary of Portuguese terms 'you can learn and practice with your friends' extends the fun.--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Gonzalez paints with a boldness that gives life to the Brazilian setting, adding a little bounce to this futebol-themed picture book. A lively celebration of futebol, culture, and ingenuity.--School Library Journal
Poverty in Brazil probably isn't as spotless as Gonzalez's artwork implies, but the feeling of intimacy and decency is welcome. Crespo's text has a mildly subversive touch--but in the service of the greater good, and it's clear by the end that the whole neighborhood believes in that greater good.--Kirkus Reviews
2016 International Latino Book Award: Best Latino Focused Children's Picture Book--Bilingual
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