Score One More

Description

An act of kindness on the soccer field. This book is perfect for new readers. Some kids won't let May play soccer, but one boy invites her to join his team. And when he has a chance to score a winning goal, he gives up his chance and passes the ball to May. Now May can experience the joy of victory! The award-winning I Like to Read series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own! Leveling information for Score One More is still to come.

Marilyn Janovitz is the author and illustrator of I Will Try, an I Like to Read book. She lives in New York City and works in a studio that looks out on the Empire State Building.

"The modest story is poignant in its underlying message of inclusion and supportive friendship. Teamwork and camaraderie are strong factors in any soccer game." -Kirkus Reviews