Soccer for Me

"PreS-Gr 2–This series helps young readers decide whether a particular sport might be a good fit for them. Each book opens with a short play-by-play scene that introduces the sport in action, then shifts to an overview of how the game is played, its history, required equipment, and the skills needed to be a great player. Together, these elements provide a basic understanding of the sport for readers who are curious but may have limited prior knowledge. The writing is clear and approachable, keeping explanations brief and easy to follow. Background graphics, color photographs, and text boxes add visual appeal and help break up the text. Overall, this is a fine introductory series. Each book includes a table of contents, suggestions for further reading, and an index. VERDICT A fine purchase for collections needing basic introductions to a variety of sports."
--School Library Journal, April 1, 2026

"As the most popular team sport in the world, Soccer (also known as Football) has a reputation that precedes it and can be a fun activity for recreation or competition. This nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to the sport of soccer through the use of brief, accessible phrasing and engaging, full-color photographs. Designed as a tool to help young readers determine whether or not soccer might be a good sport for them, the book provides background about the sport of soccer and how it is played. From rules to statistics to history, the details included in this book help young readers better understand soccer and what is expected from participants. Because children are featured in many of the photographs, young readers will be able to more readily imagine themselves in the shoes of a soccer player. Like others in the Sports for Me series, this book begins with a guide for young readers to reference as they begin to become comfortable reading nonfiction texts. This inclusion, coupled with elements like a glossary and a table of contents, identify the book as a reputable nonfiction title that is well-designed for elementary school-aged readers. This is a helpful foundation for young readers to determine whether or not soccer might be an engaging activity for them to try, and it is a positive addition to nonfiction library collections for elementary school-aged readers."
--@MaryLanniReads, May 29, 2026