{"product_id":"little-people-big-dreams-series-by-maria-isabel-sanchez-vegara-4-picture-books-collection-set-ages-4-7-hardback","title":"Little People, BIG DREAMS Series By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 4 Picture Books Collection Set - Ages 4-7 - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in this set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Pele \u003cbr\u003e2. Marcus Rashford\u003cbr\u003e3. Leo Messi\u003cbr\u003e4. David Beckham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePele\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith a sock full of rags for a ball, Pelé honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory – and he was right! With Pelé and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who ever lived – and a hero off the pitch, too, using his voice to help the people who need it most. This inspiring 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 King’s life.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcus Rashford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the world-famous footballer and campaigner against child hunger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Marcus was a kid, he had a family that loved him and a talent for football. His mum, Melanie, worked long hours to provide for her family, but sometimes she would go without food herself to make sure that her children had enough to eat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith his mum's support, Marcus pursued his dreams and progressed through the youth academy at Manchester United Football Club. He worked hard and trained for years to reach the top of the game, making his debut in the Premier League in 2016.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut no matter how successful he became, he never forgot where he came from and his experience as a hungry child. When schools were closed during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the situation left schoolchildren without free meals that they would have had. And so Marcus took it upon himself to lead a nation-wide campaign to ensure that no child would go without food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo Messi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, 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 inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Messi's incredible story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Beckham\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiscover the inspiring story of David Beckham, the much-loved footballer who grew up dreaming of scoring goals for his favourite team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLittle David always knew that he wanted to be a footballer. Growing up, he and his family supported Manchester United, and he dreamt of being part of their team. He spent years playing for local clubs and joined Manchester United’s youth academy as a teen. After entering the first squad under the leadership of Alex Ferguson, it soon became clear that David was a star on the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Manchester United, he won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League all in one season, a pioneering feat! He went on to become captain of the England team and a hero to people across the country. Away from the pitch, David had fallen in love with Victoria, a successful singer. They got married and everyone became obsessed with their love story!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he left Manchester United, David, Victoria and their children moved to Spain, and he played for Real Madrid as part of a superstar squad. Football continued to take him around the world – to LA in California, and back again to Europe. When it came to retire from playing, David couldn’t keep away from the beautiful game. 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