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A warmhearted story about a young girl who finds a way to bring together the two things that make her most happy- soccer and her family.
Nothing makes Sierra happy like soccer. Her shoes have flames as she spins the ball down the spread-out sea of grass. But nothing makes her sad like soccer, too, because the restaurant where her auntie works is busy on game days and she can’t take time off to watch Sierra play. On game days, her auntie helps Sierra get ready and tells her, "Play hard and have fun." And Sierra does, but she can’t help wishing she had someone there to root for her by name, and not just by the number on her uniform. With honesty and rare subtlety, author Maribeth Boelts and illustrator Lauren Castillo portray an endearing character in a moving, uplifting story that touches on the divides children navigate every day- and remind us that everyone needs someone to cheer them on from the sidelines.
Nothing makes Sierra happy like soccer. Her shoes have flames as she spins the ball down the spread-out sea of grass. But nothing makes her sad like soccer, too, because the restaurant where her auntie works is busy on game days and she can’t take time off to watch Sierra play. On game days, her auntie helps Sierra get ready and tells her, "Play hard and have fun." And Sierra does, but she can’t help wishing she had someone there to root for her by name, and not just by the number on her uniform. With honesty and rare subtlety, author Maribeth Boelts and illustrator Lauren Castillo portray an endearing character in a moving, uplifting story that touches on the divides children navigate every day- and remind us that everyone needs someone to cheer them on from the sidelines.
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A thought-provoking read-aloud.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A thought-provoking read-aloud.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
A thought-provoking read-aloud.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
A thought-provoking read-aloud.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) This tender story, written in lyrical text, perfectly blends the protagonist's joy at playing her favorite sport with the loneliness of being the new kid in unfamiliar territory... This quiet gem is lovely for one-on-one sharing.
--School Library Journal Boelts' quiet tale celebrates the perseverance of a young girl as she attempts to achieve her goals.
--Kirkus Reviews Castillo's stylized, expressive watercolor illustrations effectively depict the bleakness of Sierra's situation and her small triumph. Realistic without being overly sentimental, Boelts' uplifting story realizes the impact of family, community, and even a little cheering in a child's life.
--Booklist This story poignantly points out the contrast of living and playing in different worlds... This story will help all children empathize with the lives of others.
--Library Media Connection What could have been a pedantic lesson in class contrast instead is a heartfelt and honest reminder that everyone needs fans on the sidelines once in a while.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A thought-provoking read-aloud.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
A thought-provoking read-aloud.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
A thought-provoking read-aloud.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) This tender story, written in lyrical text, perfectly blends the protagonist's joy at playing her favorite sport with the loneliness of being the new kid in unfamiliar territory... This quiet gem is lovely for one-on-one sharing.
--School Library Journal Boelts' quiet tale celebrates the perseverance of a young girl as she attempts to achieve her goals.
--Kirkus Reviews Castillo's stylized, expressive watercolor illustrations effectively depict the bleakness of Sierra's situation and her small triumph. Realistic without being overly sentimental, Boelts' uplifting story realizes the impact of family, community, and even a little cheering in a child's life.
--Booklist This story poignantly points out the contrast of living and playing in different worlds... This story will help all children empathize with the lives of others.
--Library Media Connection What could have been a pedantic lesson in class contrast instead is a heartfelt and honest reminder that everyone needs fans on the sidelines once in a while.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Maribeth Boelts is the author of many books for children, including Those Shoes, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, which was a Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Title. AboutHappy Like Soccer, she says, "Coaching soccer for a number of years, I saw the amazing impact a cheering family could have on a child-someone who knows and loves us and will root us on." Maribeth Boelts lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Lauren Castillo has illustrated many books for children. This is her first book with Candlewick Press. She lives in Brooklyn.
Lauren Castillo has illustrated many books for children. This is her first book with Candlewick Press. She lives in Brooklyn.
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- PublisherCandlewick Pr
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0763646164
- ISBN 13 9780763646165
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorCastillo Lauren
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