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Joey Plays Soccer
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionSports & Recreation
Publisher: Magnified Light Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Joey can't wait to join the soccer team with his best friends-Tom, Ryan, and Jan. There's just one problem... he's never played before!
In this heartwarming follow-up to Joey Plays Basketball, Joey discovers that trying something new isn't always easy-but with patience, practice, and good friends by your side, anything is possible.
As Joey learns the basics of soccer, overcomes his fears, and gets ready for his very first game, readers will cheer him on every step of the way. Filled with colorful illustrations and relatable lessons, this story shows kids how teamwork, courage, and perseverance can help them reach their goals-on and off the field.
Written by Justin Koning at just 11 years old, Joey Plays Soccer is part of the inspiring Joey Plays... series, created to help children explore new experiences and develop resilience. With vibrant illustrations by Hira Shan, this book is perfect for young readers or anyone who enjoys a good story about friendship and trying something new.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Kids' soccer stories about teamwork and friendship
- Picture books that build confidence and courage
- Sports books for boys and girls ages 4-8
- Stories about trying new things and believing in yourself
A wonderful choice for:
- Young athletes or soccer fans
- Parents and teachers looking for motivational stories
- Classrooms, bedtime reading, and gift-giving
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