{"product_id":"9780735843127","title":"The Field","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaul, Baptiste; Alcántara, Jacqueline\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthSouth Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/6\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Picture Book of 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBank Street \u003c\/i\u003eBest Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoccer fan or not, the call of \u003ci open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003eThe Field \u003c\/i\u003eis irresistible.\u003cbr\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. Children–young and old–players and spectators come running—bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport.\u003cbr open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e \u003cbr open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\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?\u003cbr open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e \u003cbr open sans sans-serif font-size:=\"\"\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 spoke in Saint Lucia, the book's setting, create a bilingual text that reminds readers of the sport’s world fame. Bright and brilliant debut illustrations by children’s book illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara—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 field.","brand":"NorthSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45631739363583,"sku":"9780735843127","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_0d994e80-019e-44e9-877f-92c5d4820ed7.jpg?v=1753820564","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780735843127","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}