Football is for Everyone

A heart-warming story about bravery and inclusivity

Rico Hinson-King, Nick Sharratt

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Bloomsbury Childrens Books
30 July 2024

'Rico and Nick make a great team!' Jacqueline Wilson ----- An empowering and authentic football story by Junior Premier League footballer Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the beloved Nick Sharratt about bravery, teamwork and making sure EVERYONE is included. ----- Charlie LOVES football. In fact, it is his life.

He practises morning, noon and night and all of his dreams come true when he gets a spot on a pro football team.

However, at Charlie’s school things aren’t going so well as one of his friends starts leaving him out during football. Charlie notices that other children are being left out too – just because they are different. But Charlie knows that football is for EVERYONE so he starts a team where ALL are welcome, no matter who you are or what you look like.

A heart-warming tale about the importance of including everyone.

‘A positive tale of triumph over adversity. We thoroughly recommend it.’ Show Racism the Red Card

By: Rico Hinson-King
Illustrated by: Nick Sharratt
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm,
ISBN: 9781526648648
ISBN 10: 1526648644
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 30 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Rico Hinson-King is 13 years old. As a baby, he was taken into care. He spent years in the care system before finding his 'forever family'. Rico now lives happily with this two dads, sisters and their dog in Cheshire. He is an avid footballer and has played for Liverpool FC, Manchester United and Manchester City. Author and illustrator Nick Sharratt has created illustrations for over 300 books. As well as producing around sixty of his own titles he's worked with numerous writers including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Jacqueline Wilson, for whom he's illustrated more than 50 novels. His books include Ketchup on Your Cornflakes?, Shark in the Park, and the million-selling You Choose. He has won many national and regional books prizes including the Children's Book Award and has been the official illustrator for World Book Day.

Reviews for Football is for Everyone: A heart-warming story about bravery and inclusivity

A very touching honest story, simply but stylishly told, with perfect complementary illustrations. Rico and Nick make a great team! -- Jacqueline Wilson * Praise for STRONG AND TOUGH * A positive tale of triumph over adversity. We thoroughly recommend it * Show Racism The Red Card *