Messi: The Amazing Story of a Soccer Legend
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What’s inside...
Meet Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time! This short and sweet tale chronicles Messi's journey from a young boy with big dreams to becoming an iconic figure in the world of soccer. It highlights the importance of hard work, humility, friendship, and family. This educational picture book is perfect for children aged 5-10 and aims to inspire them to pursue their dreams just like Messi did. Gift the magic of Messi’s story to a young dreamer today!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-10
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make Messi a great soccer player and how can you apply those qualities to your own goals?
Messi faced many challenges to become a soccer legend. Can you think of a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it?
How does Messi’s relationship with his teammates help him succeed? Can you think of ways teamwork helps you in school or at home?
What do you admire most about Messi’s journey and why?
If you had the opportunity to meet Messi, what would you ask him and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically about the traits that contribute to success, both in sports and in life. Discuss the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and passion, as exemplified by Messi. Link the discussion to personal experiences or aspirations of your child to make it more relatable and impactful. Use the book as a tool to explore broader life lessons, and encourage your child to articulate their thoughts and feelings about achieving personal goals.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The book illustrates Messi's journey from a young boy with health challenges to a world-renowned soccer star, emphasizing his dedication and hard work.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of persisting through their difficulties, whether in academics, sports, or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Passion and Dedication
Explanation: Messi's love for soccer is evident throughout his story, showing how his passion drove him to dedicate himself to training and improving.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to identify what they are passionate about and learn the value of dedicating time and effort to their interests.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book highlights Messi’s interactions with his teammates and how working together led to greater success on the field.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by collaborating with others in school projects, sports teams or other group activities, understanding that collective effort often achieves more.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Adversity
Explanation: Messi's career faced several obstacles, including his health and competition, illustrating how he overcame them with resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face challenges head-on and develop resilience, understanding that setbacks can be stepping stones to success.
Example Lesson: Humility
Explanation: Despite his success, Messi remains humble and respectful towards others, setting an example of good sportsmanship.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of humility and respect, regardless of their achievements or failures.