All the things we left behind to see Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Diego Morilla, 2026
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. The road to greatness begins in a local playground, for Messi and for everyone All of us have dreamed about becoming soccer players. For most of us, a day will come when we will be told that our dream is over. But perhaps another kid from our old neighborhood soccer field will become a world champion one day. It happened to me, and to many others as well. When that happens, you will realize that you were part of that dream too. For dreaming it, for fostering it with your effort, and for helping your friends to achieve it. In the green fields of my old neighborhood, one of the greatest players of all time took his first steps on his way to becoming a legend. But there are fields just like mine in every neighborhood in the world. Is perhaps the Messi of the future playing there with you right now, without you even knowing it? If that's the case, this book will help you to find him, encourage him and remember him. And perhaps one day you'll see him lift the World Cup only to realize at that moment that you are part of that achievement as well. WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK: - It starts with a personal story that becomes a universal theme that unites almost every boy in the world, in a journey full of emotion and depth - It contains colorful and humorous illustrations that enhance the message of the book, and which correlate with every chapter of the book - It offers lessons and thoughts that can be applied to any sport, any age and any challenge - It highlights the importance of never giving up on a dream, and to keep it alive even when we pass the torch to someone else in that quest for victory - It is ideal for group readings, father/son readings, campfire storytelling times, sport activities, religious/sports activities, and much more. - It connects children with the life story of one of their greatest idols, Lionel Messi - It offers life lessons that lie beyond the realm of soccer and which can be applied to every stage of their life - It enriches the child's reading habits with a challenging text that demands an effort to retain data and to piece together the story in their minds as they compare it to their own stories - It opens the door for them to reach a conclusion that makes them feel they are part of a story that involves all of them IT IS THE IDEAL BOOK for gifts, a source of reflection, emotion, inspiration in the face of frustration and hope for those dreams that refuse to disappear. This book has a message for every child that reads it. Ages: 8-10 years (for a joint or accompanied reading), 10 to 14 and up to 16 years (improves comprehension and perception) A journey from the streets and playgrounds of our youth to a World Cup in which all of us are participants This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- All the things we left behind to see Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup (Paperback)
- Author
- Diego M. Morilla
- Publisher
- Diego Morilla
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 6310177044
- ISBN 13
- 9786310177045
- Illustrator
- Cañete, Marcos
⚽The road to greatness begins in a local playground, for Messi and for everyone ⚽
All of us have dreamed about becoming soccer players.
For most of us, a day will come when we will be told that our dream is over. But perhaps another kid from our old neighborhood soccer field will become a world champion one day.
It happened to me, and to many others as well.
When that happens, you will realize that you were part of that dream too. For dreaming it, for fostering it with your effort, and for helping your friends to achieve it.
In the green fields of my old neighborhood, one of the greatest players of all time took his first steps on his way to becoming a legend.
But there are fields just like mine in every neighborhood in the world. Is perhaps the Messi of the future playing there with you right now, without you even knowing it?
If that's the case, this book will help you to find him, encourage him and remember him. And perhaps one day you'll see him lift the World Cup only to realize at that moment that you are part of that achievement as well.
WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK:
• ���� It starts with a personal story that becomes a universal theme that unites almost every boy in the world, in a journey full of emotion and depth
• ���� It contains colorful and humorous illustrations that enhance the message of the book, and which correlate with every chapter of the book
• ���� It offers lessons and thoughts that can be applied to any sport, any age and any challenge
• ���� It highlights the importance of never giving up on a dream, and to keep it alive even when we pass the torch to someone else in that quest for victory
• ���� It is ideal for group readings, father/son readings, campfire storytelling times, sport activities, religious/sports activities, and much more.
• ⚽ It connects children with the life story of one of their greatest idols, Lionel Messi
• ���� It offers life lessons that lie beyond the realm of soccer and which can be applied to every stage of their life
• ���� It enriches the child's reading habits with a challenging text that demands an effort to retain data and to piece together the story in their minds as they compare it to their own stories
• ���� It opens the door for them to reach a conclusion that makes them feel they are part of a story that involves all of them
IT IS THE IDEAL BOOK for gifts, a source of reflection, emotion, inspiration in the face of frustration and hope for those dreams that refuse to disappear. This book has a message for every child that reads it.
���� Ages: 8-10 years (for a joint or accompanied reading), 10 to 14 and up to 16 years (improves comprehension and perception)
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