Learn about incredible story of Mary Earps! The record-breaking soccer player and star athlete. Little Mary loved playing soccer with her dad and brother, but it wasn't until she joined her first team that she discovered her talent for goalkeeping. As she trained, her confidence grew - on and off the field. At just fourteen years old, Mary took the leap and joined a training centre for promising young players. She dreamed of growing up to play in the Women's Super League, but it was hard to make a living as a female soccer player. Knowing she may need a fall-back option, Mary went to university and studied hard. Since graduating, she has played for several teams, including Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain, experiencing many highs and lows along the way. This included the disappointment of being dropped from her national team .
Fortunately, her skills weren't overlooked for long and she went on to help England win the 2022 Euros! Since then, she has been named Sports Personality of the Year, received an honorary doctorate and an MBE, and been voted The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper multiple times! Mary is loved for the energy and talent she brings to the pitch, as well as her determination to ensure that all girls have the same opportunities as boys to play soccer. Mary's story encourages us to follow out dreams and embrace the journey getting there. This powerful book features quirky illustrations andextra facts at the back , including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the footballers life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things , yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.