The Sock Thief - by Ana Crespo (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Brazilian boy Felipe doesn't have a soccer ball. So, when it's his turn to take one to school, he uses a little bit of creativity... and a few socks. Felipe is the sock thief. Along the way, Felipe leaves delicious mangoes in exchange for the socks he steals.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Brazilian boy Felipe wants to play soccer, but he doesn't have a soccer ball. So, when it's his turn to take one to school, he uses a little bit of creativity... and a few socks. Felipe is the sock thief, but finding socks is not that easy and the neighborhood pets make it even harder. Au, au, au! a dog barks in Portuguese. Felipe wonders if he'll play soccer with his friends today or if he will be caught by a tattle-tale parrot? Along the way, Felipe leaves delicious mangoes in exchange for the socks he steals. After he swipes each pair, he twists and turns them into an ever-growing soccer ball. At the end of the day, he returns each pair of socks with a note to say thank you.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Bright colors, rounded shapes, and the commentary of early-rising animals who witness Felipe's pilfering add to the charm of the tale, and a glossary of Portuguese terms 'you can learn and practice with your friends' extends the fun.<em>--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</em></p><br><br><p>Gonzalez paints with a boldness that gives life to the Brazilian setting, adding a little bounce to this futebol-themed picture book. A lively celebration of futebol, culture, and ingenuity.<em>--School Library Journal</em></p><br><br><p>Poverty in Brazil probably isn't as spotless as Gonzalez's artwork implies, but the feeling of intimacy and decency is welcome. Crespo's text has a mildly subversive touch--but in the service of the greater good, and it's clear by the end that the whole neighborhood believes in that greater good.<em>--Kirkus Reviews</em></p><br><br><p><strong>2016 International Latino Book Award: Best Latino Focused Children's Picture Book--Bilingual</strong></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ana Crespo is originally from Brazil and has lived in the USA for 15 years. She has worked as an academic advisor and as a translator before investing in a career as a writer. This is her first book in English. Nana Gonzales has illustrated several children's books. As a child, she often carried around a pencil and paper so that she could draw for her family and friends. She lives in Argentina with her husband and his son.
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