{"product_id":"9780735844612","title":"The Field","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Field \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Baptiste Paul\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback! Soccer fan or not, the call of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e is irresistible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e « “Irresistible fun.”— \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2018?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2018?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Fanfare 2018?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children’s Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBank Street\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children’s Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003e \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. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003e \u003cbr\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 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 particular field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780735844612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"NorthSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40591472853198,"sku":"9780735844612","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_2525d559-758d-4094-8b50-5246f9c0e34a.jpg?v=1637753169","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780735844612","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}