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Pequeño & Grande: Pelé, de María Isabel Sánchez Vegara, ilustrado por Camila Rosa y publicado por Alba Editorial, es una biografía bellamente ilustrada que introduce a los jóvenes lectores a la vida de la leyenda del fútbol brasileño Pelé. A través de un texto en español accesible y un arte vibrante, el libro recorre la trayectoria de Pelé desde una infancia humilde —donde fabricaba balones de fútbol con calcetines y periódicos— hasta convertirse en un ícono mundial que ganó tres Mundiales e inspiró a millones. Parte de la serie Pequeño & Grande, celebra la resiliencia, la creatividad y la alegría del deporte, lo que lo convierte en un recurso ideal para aulas bilingües centradas en la biografía, la perseverancia y el impacto cultural.

English Description:

Pequeño & Grande: Pelé by María Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by Camila Rosa and published by Alba Editorial, is a beautifully illustrated biography that introduces young readers to the life of Brazilian soccer legend Pelé. Through accessible Spanish text and vibrant artwork, the book traces Pelé’s journey from a humble childhood—where he crafted soccer balls from socks and newspaper—to becoming a global icon who won three World Cups and inspired millions. Part of the Pequeño & Grande series, it celebrates resilience, creativity, and the joy of sport, making it an ideal resource for dual-language classrooms focused on biography, perseverance, and cultural impact.

Publishing Details

Author : María Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Camila Rosa

Illustrator : Camila Rosa

Author Nationality : Spain

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Size: 19.69 x 19.69 x 11.02 in

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography, Non-Fiction

Theme: Change, Culture, Hispanic Heritage Month, Identity, Sports