{"product_id":"el-campo-baptiste-paul-9780735844605","title":"El Campo: (Spanish Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Spanish edition of the Junior Library Guild selection and four-time best book winner, \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoccer fan or not, the call of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e is irresistible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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疣tara-- 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 \u003cb\u003e\"Irresistible fun.\"-- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Field: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Fanfare 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBank Street\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Baptiste Paul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0735844607\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780735844605\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Northsouth Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.20d","brand":"Baptiste Paul","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051542016255,"sku":"9780735844605","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6a309915-3910-43ad-aca9-398db67254e4.jpg?v=1685013716","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/el-campo-baptiste-paul-9780735844605","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}