{"product_id":"books-the-field-by-baptiste-paul","title":"The Field","description":"Now in paperback  Soccer fan or not, the call of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e is irresistible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Winner of the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e « Irresistible fun.-- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e « A wonderful depiction of a joyful pastime . . . and a reminder of some of the ways we are more alike than different.--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2018? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2018? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Fanfare 2018? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eBank Street\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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 pick-up soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running--bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Friends versus friends teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins  But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The world's most popular and inclusive sport has?found its spirited 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 Saint 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 that inspired this particular field. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53669603901713,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780735844612.jpg?v=1781509486","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-field-by-baptiste-paul","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}