"Many children will see themselves in the pages of this book" - Youth Services Book Review Now available in bilingual Spanish! 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.
