By Michael Foreman (author) , Michael Foreman (illustrator)
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Brilliantly capturing the thrill of scoring a winning goal whether at schoolboy or international level, this is a book for all aspiring footballers to dream over. Michael Foreman’s stunning and atmospheric illustrations evoke football in general and the magic of the goal scoring moment in particular.
Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup! But in the meantime, scoring the perfect, time-stopping goal would be just fine. And once you've done that, who knows what the future might hold?'A perfectly paced story about passion, dedication and what they might bring, accompanied by Foreman's tender drawings You might say he has the hand of God Vital reading for aspiring Harry Kanes everywhere.' THE TIMES (Book of the Week)'Michael Foreman deserves all the applause he gets.' INDEPENDENT
Each of his panoramic, framed scenes spans nearly the entire width of a spread, evoking the feeling of a larger-than-life dream. . . . Suitable for dreamers in any sport. -- School Library Journal
Michael Foreman deserves all the applause he gets. Independent
The illustrations are dynami c and action-packed, yet soft, gentle and atmospheric at the same time. This is a real 'father and son EYE
Watercolours are splendid... evocatively captured. The School Librarian
Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion. - - Quentin Blake
Michael Foreman has triumphed with the perfect picture book for football fans of all ages. Publishing News
Occasionally you come across a book that is clearly very special to its author. Wonder Goal is just such a book. This is not just for the boys; everyone will love it. The Bookseller
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Michael Foreman was born in Suffolk in 1938, and studied at Lowestoft School of Art, St Martin’s, London, and the Royal College of Art, where he won a scholarship to the USA in 1963. He has worked as an Art Director at Playboy and King magazines and still works as Art Editor of the literary journal Ambit.
He has also made animated films in Scandinavia and for the BBC. His first book, The General , (a picture book published in 1961), dealt with disarmament and received rave reviews. Since then he has illustrated more than thirty of his own books and over a hundred by authors as varied as Shakespeare, J.M. Barrie, the Brothers Grimm and former Python, Terry Jones. He has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading illustrators and has won numerous prizes including the Smarties Prize, the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice), the Francis Williams Prize (twice) and the Aigle d’Argent at the Festival International du Livre in France. Michael is married and has three sons.
He spends most of his time in London, but regularly visits St Ives, Cornwall, where he owns the painter Ben Nicholson’s old house.
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Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup! But in the meantime, scoring the perfect, time-stopping goal would be just fine.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Wonder Goal! and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
Wonder Goal! features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Football , Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports, Sports, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Sporting Stories, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Wonder Goal! was written by Michael Foreman and published by Andersen Press Ltd
£4.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
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