{"product_id":"the-field-9780735844612","title":"The Field","description":"\u003cb\u003eSoccer fan or not, the call of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e is irresistible.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Irresistible fun.\"-- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A wonderful depiction of a joyful pastime . . . and a reminder of some of the ways we are more alike than different.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2018\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Fanfare 2018\u003cbr\u003e Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e A Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Vini! Come! The field calls!\" cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community--family, friends, and the local fruit vendor--for a pick-up soccer (futbol) game. Children-young and old-players and spectators come running--bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Friends versus friends\" teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins! But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The world's most popular and inclusive sport has found its spirited and authentic voice in Baptiste Paul's debut picture book-- highlighting the joys of the game along with its universal themes: teamwork, leadership, diversity, and acceptance. Creole words spoke in Saint Lucia, the book's setting, create a bilingual text that reminds readers of the sport's world fame. Bright and brilliant debut illustrations by children's book illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara--winner of the We Need Diverse Books Illustration Mentorship award--capture the grit and glory of the game and the beauty of the island setting that inspired this field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11201580\"\u003eBaptiste Paul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Northsouth Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.04h x 10.90w x 0.13d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780735844612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0735844615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV032150\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation | Soccer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV030040\"\u003ePlaces | Caribbean \u0026amp; Latin America\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV039060\"\u003eSocial Themes | Friendship\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaptiste Paul is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTo Carnival\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon.\u003c\/i\u003e His works have garnered many starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and School Library Journal, and several titles have been translated into multiple languages. He loves writing stories inspired by his childhood in Saint Lucia and sharing his island culture and Kweyol\/Creole language with anyone who will listen. He lives and works in the US, but will travel just about anywhere to talk about his books and St. Lucian culture as long as there is a way to get there. To learn more about Baptiste Paul, please visit www.baptistepaul.net. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJacqueline Alcántara is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Field\u003c\/i\u003e by Baptiste Paul which received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Her other books include \u003ci\u003eFreedom Soup\u003c\/i\u003e by Tami Charles, \u003ci\u003eJump at the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e by Alicia D. Williams, and \u003ci\u003eJam, Too? \u003c\/i\u003eby JaNay Brown-Wood. You can find her online at www.jacquelinealcantara.com, or follow her on Instagram @_jacqueline_alcantara","brand":"Northsouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461022068973,"sku":"9780735844612","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_ccb6ead1-569f-40d6-8a13-ff1a46bff1e8.jpg?v=1753672661","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-field-9780735844612","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}