In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the world’s 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, Newell’s Old Boys – who famously won every tournament whilst Leo was with them. But life wasn’t 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 Argentina’s national football team, including the 2022 World Cup, where he captained the team to victory. Messi’s next chapter will be spent training under the Florida sunshine, having joined the US team Inter Miami CF. 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 children’s charity. 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, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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National Coffee Day is on September 29th so have a cup of joe at some of the best places for coffee around Phoenix. 1. Echo Coffee Where: 2902 N 68th St, #135, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Echo Coffee is a rather large coffee shop, wanting it’s patrons to be able to sit down and enjoy their coffee! […]
First Nations Native Steel Cut Baby Raven
This is a minimalist and sleek 'Baby Raven' standalone sculpture designed by Snuneymuxw First Nations artist Noel Brown that measures 9" long and about 5" tall. Hand-cut from steel and made in British Columbia, the simplicity of this work makes it equally at home in the house, office, or an outdoor setting. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery as each item is made to order. Many Nations along the Northwest Coast of British Columbia share this story, though details will vary between families, communities, and Nations. At the beginning of time, the whole world was shrouded in darkness. All the…
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National Custodian Day is a fantastic opportunity to express our gratitude for the hard work custodians do in keeping our environments clean and safe. Engaging in coloring activities themed around this day allows students and staff to creatively celebrate custodians, transforming simple images into ...
