Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El Rey del Futbol: Bilingual Spanish-English Children's Book: Bilingual English-Spanish - Hardcover

"Gutierrez['s] high-energy, full-bleed illustrations...kick up...this tribute to Pele, still soccer's O Rei (The King)."--ALA Booklist

"Told in a dual English/Spanish text, this inspiring blend of art and story scores a winning goal."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Pulsing prose that is a pleasure for the adult on readaloud duty to deliver. Gutiérrez matches aural with visual delight in mixed-media double page spreads that sizzle with energy."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Gutiérrez's illustrations give the book an exciting burst of energy. The pages convey the vigor and panache of World Cup Soccer. Text and pictures collaborate seamlessly."--School Library Journal

"With great skill, Brown tells the story of the poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else and became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known."--NBCLatino.com

"Any kid who loves soccer should know the legend of Pelé. A Brazilian boy who practiced soccer barefoot because he couldn't afford shoes grew up to be one of the greatest soccer players on earth, leading his team to the World Cup finals. Bonus, it's bilingual."--Brightly

A bilingual picture book biography tells how a poor young boy from Brazil, who loved soccer more than anything else, became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known.