Synopses & Reviews
A big, green ball of string becomes a most unusual soccer ball in this imaginative picture book. Interested in playing soccer but lacking a ball, George makes do with a big ball of string. Rhythmic, read-aloud text describes George's dribbling adventures around townfrom his home to main street, to the park and back again. Charming watercolor illustrations trace George's fun with his makeshift toy as the bright green string unravels while he plays. As children follow George's sporting fun, they will be encouraged to see ordinary household objects in new ways.
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"Lovely, whimsical pen-and-ink drawings . . . a nicely told story.” OC Family
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"The Big Ball of String will charm the socks off the whole family." Family Circle
About the Author
Ross Mueller is a playwright, musician, teacher, and author of The Boy Who Built the Boat. He travels to schools bringing writing to life in performance and song. Craig Smith is the illustrator of more than 300 books, including Billy the Punk, The Boy Who Built the Boat, Dreadful David, Whistle Up the Chimney and several books in the Bob the Builder and Cabbage Patch series.