Hello, World! Soccer

· Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Ebook
26
Pages
Eligible
This book will become available on May 19, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this ebook

Timed for the 2026 World Cup—hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico—comes a board book to teach the littlest readers about soccer. From Hello, World!, a bestselling nonfiction series for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Kids can learn all about the popular sport of soccer in this cheerful and informative board book—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. ("The forwards play closest to the other team's net.")

Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright illustrations of soccer positions, moves, equipment, and gameplay, this sturdy book makes learning easy for little ones and offers useful prompts to help adults engage with the reader on each page.

It's a perfect way to share your love of soccer with your little ones while watching the game together.

About the author

JILL McDONALD is a Missouri-based illustrator and designer, whose cheery and colorful art can be found on clothing, fabric, bedding, stationery, puzzles, and games and in a variety of books for babies and toddlers.

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