The Field - Baptiste Paul

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The world's most popular and inclusive sport has found its spirited, poetic, and authentic voice in Paul's debut picture book, highlighting its universal themes: teamwork, leadership, diversity, and acceptance. Creole words (as spoken in St. Lucia, the author's birthplace island in the Caribbean) add spice to the story. Full color. nKirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018 n School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 n n The Horn Book Best Picture Book of 2018 n n Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year n n Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year n nA soccer story--for boy and girls alike n n Vini Come The field calls cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community--family, friends, and the local fruit vendor--for a pickup soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running--bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. n n Friends versus friends teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans? n n The world's most popular and inclusive sport has found its spirited, poetic, and authentic voice in Baptiste Paul's debut picture book--highlighting the joys of the game along with its universal themes: teamwork, leadership, diversity, and acceptance. Creole words (as spoken in St. Lucia, the author's birthplace island in the Caribbean) add spice to the story and are a strong reminder of the sport's world fame. Bright and brilliant illustrations by debut children's book illustrator Jacqueline Alc ntara--winner of the We Need Diverse Books Illustration Mentorship Award--capture the grit and glory of the game and the beauty of the island setting where this particular field was inspired. n n Soccer fan or not, the call of The Field is irresistible.n