by Celeste Cortright (Author), Christiane Engel (Illustrator)
Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world's most beloved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated illustrator Christiane Engel, whose previous Barefoot credits include Baby's First Words, Dump Truck Disco, Knick Knack Paddy Whack, and Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest.
Author Biography
Celeste Cortright grew up in Connecticut, USA, and now works as a design director when she's not writing children's books for Barefoot! She and her partner live in Boston, Massachusetts, USA with their cat.
Christiane Engel is an award-winning artist from northern Germany. She currently lives and works in England with her family and has illustrated several children's books.