Friday, February 2, 2024

Leo Messi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara


 This inspiring biography series for children (4-7 years) brings exciting figure of Leo Messi, one of the best soccer players, if not the best.


Leo was born in 1987 in Argentina, where from childhood he loved playing soccer. He was so good that he got on a team with older boys. With Leo on the team, they won every single tournament.

At thirteen, he got invited to Spain to try out for Barcelona’s youth academy. He was accepted within minutes of his playing. At sixteen, he joined the first team and with time became the greatest player in soccer’s history.

When Leo started playing soccer, he was always the smallest among the players. At first, it was because he was the youngest. Later, it turned out to be his medical condition for which he got help with injections. This obstacle didn’t stop him from becoming one of the greatest soccer players.

There were times, when his team lost, and in those moments he drew inspiration from happy children, including his family and all the children he helped through his charity.

With easy to comprehend sentences, and fun illustrations, this book is a cheerful inspiration for children.

Published in 2023 by Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Source: Frances Lincoln Children's Books




TRENDING INSPIRATION: Disadvantage Can Aspire One to Succeed


Traits:

·         From childhood, he loved playing soccer

·         He was so good at soccer that he got on a team with older boys

·         Despite him being the shortest player, he helped them win every single tournament

·         His talent was noticed, and he progressed quickly in his career

·         When his team lost, he drew inspiration from happy children; he stayed positive

 

"The problem is not how short life is, but rather how badly we use the time we have." - Seneca




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