{"product_id":"david-beckham-9780711298170","title":"David Beckham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about inspiring story of David Beckham! The much-loved British soccer player who grew up dreaming of scoring goals for his favorite team.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLittle David always \u003cb\u003eknew that he wanted to be a soccer player\u003c\/b\u003e. Growing up, he and his family supported the British team Manchester United, and he dreamed of being part of their squad. He spent years playing for local clubs and joined Manchester United's youth academy as a teen. After entering the first team under the leadership of Alex Ferguson, it soon became clear that David was a star on the field. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith Manchester United, he won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League all in one season, \u003cb\u003ea \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003epioneering feat\u003c\/b\u003e! He went on to become captain of the England team and \u003cb\u003ea hero to people across his country\u003c\/b\u003e. Away from the pitch, David had fallen in love with Victoria, a successful singer. They got married and everyone became obsessed with their love story! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen he left Manchester United, David, Victoria and their children moved to Spain, and he played for Real Madrid as part of a \u003cb\u003esuperstar squad\u003c\/b\u003e. Soccer continued to take him around the world - to LA in California, and back again to Europe. When it came to retire from playing, David couldn't keep away from the beautiful game. He helped to start a new team, Inter Miami CF, in Florida, \u003cb\u003eelevating the sport in the U.S\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA soccer legend who is loved by all, David's achievements are the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and talent.\u003cp\u003eThis powerful book features \u003cb\u003equirky illustrations and extra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the soccer player's life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them \u003cb\u003eachieved incredible things\u003c\/b\u003e, yet each began life as a child with a dream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardcover and paperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel S?nchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, S?nchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFernando Mart?n\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator from Valencia, Spain. He graduated in Media and Audio-visial Communication, but drawing is what he enjoys the most. He works mainly with digital illustration, using limited yet colourful palettes. His illustrations are inspired by childhood memories, travelling experiences, 80s cartoons and music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186297962770,"sku":"9780711298170","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_52a68da6-0391-44ee-9c36-9b56f5629513.jpg?v=1744620605","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/david-beckham-9780711298170","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}