An inspirational bilingual picture book from Cristo Fern?ndez, the actor and filmmaker best known for his role as Dani Rojas on the Emmy Award-winning show Ted Lasso.
Cristobalito and his soccer ball go everywhere together in his Mexican hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco . . . until an injury leaves him sidelined. Without the ball at his feet, Cristo looks around. Could his grandmother teach him the art of making tamales? Could his sister show him a whole new way of moving, like ballet? What else has he been missing?
Inspired by Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fern?ndez’s own life, this English-Spanish bilingual book celebrates growth, culture, and courage, exploring themes of being open to change and discovering new passions. F?tbol is Life! is a joyful story about resilience and heart, reminding readers that life has many ways to score . . . and every one of them is worth celebrating.
With the text appearing in both English and Spanish on every page, this bilingual story is perfect for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. Young soccer players and Ted Lasso fans alike will love this book!
Cristobalito va con su bal?n de f?tbol a todas partes en su ciudad natal de Guadalajara, en Jalisco, M?xico… hasta que una lesi?n lo deja fuera de juego. Sin el bal?n a sus pies, Cristo mira a su alrededor. Podr?a su abuela ense?arle el arte de hacer tamales? Podr?a su hermana mostrarle una forma completamente nueva de moverse, como el ballet? Qu? m?s se ha estado perdiendo?
Inspirado en la vida real de Cristo Fern?ndez, el actor de la serie Ted Lasso, este libro biling?e en ingl?s y espa?ol celebra el desarrollo personal, la cultura y la valent?a, explorando temas como la apertura al cambio y el descubrimiento de nuevos pasatiempos. F?tbol es vida! es una animada historia sobre la resiliencia y los sentimientos, que les recuerda a los lectores que en la vida se pueden anotar goles de muchas maneras… y que todas ellas merecen ser celebradas.
Con texto en ingl?s y espa?ol en cada p?gina, este cuento biling?e es ideal tanto para lectores biling?es como para hispanohablantes que est?n aprendiendo ingl?s y viceversa. A los peque?os futbolistas y a los fans de Ted Lasso les encantar? este libro!
Author: Cristo Fernández
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9798225012274
Language: Spanish
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