
Product guide
World Football Kings: Football Poems for Children
World Football Kings is a collection of upbeat poems by Charles R. Smith Jr. celebrating football stars including Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. Dynamic action photographs accompany the verse, making this a football-themed read for children.
At a glance
- Poems celebrate football players from around the world, including Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
- Upbeat rhyming verse is paired with action photographs.
- Listed for readers aged 7–11.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines football subjects with poetry and photographs, offering a different format from a conventional player biography.
- The 48-page length makes for a compact read.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Walker Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 9 April 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 48 pages |
| Reading age | 7 - 11 years |
| ISBN-10 | 1529532930 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529532937 |
| Dimensions | 20.6 x 0.4 x 29.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 252 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Children aged 7–11 who enjoy football and lively poetry.
- Football fans looking for a short illustrated gift book.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking in-depth player biographies or detailed football statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is World Football Kings about?
It is a collection of upbeat poems celebrating football stars from around the world, including Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
Who is this book intended for?
The listing gives a reading age of 7–11 years.
Does the book include illustrations or photographs?
The description says the poems are paired with dynamic action photographs.
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