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In the seventh board book in the Celebrate the World series, learn all about the history of the global World Cup celebration!
Every four years, the world comes together in celebration of the epic World Cup series. Teams from across the world compete for the ultimate trophy. But do you know the history behind the epic tournament?
From roaring parades to sold-out stadiums cheering for legendary athletes, there are many ways to show your enthusiasm during the World Cup. Learn and share all about it in this celebratory board book!
Celebrate the World is a board book series that highlights holidays and celebrations all over the globe!
Toddler-K--The latest addition to the popular "Celebrate the World" board book series centers the largest sporting event in the world, one that every country celebrates in their own way. Early readers will learn about soccer's history all over the world and see how the event is recognized and viewed in stadiums, in the streets, and in homes through Herrera's bold, animated illustrations. They will understand when and how to cheer loudly throughout the duration of the tournament. Information is largely sorted by continent, with some fun facts and brief player biographies rounding out the book. The artwork is bright and colorful and will hold young attention spans, even if the text may be too advanced. VERDICT A cute and colorful introductory book to the world's most celebrated sports event.
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Hannah Eliot is a children's book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family! Rashin Kheiriyeh has a master's degree in graphic design and a doctorate in illustration and has illustrated more than eighty books in half a dozen languages, including Welcome Home by Aimee Reid and Story Boat by Kyo Maclear, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year. She was a 2017 Maurice Sendak fellow and is a lecturer at the University of Maryland. She was born in Khorramshahr, Iran, and now lives in Washington, DC. Visit her at RashinArt.com.
