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Maria Finds Courage: A Team Dungy Story about Soccer
Contributor(s): Dungy, Tony (Author), Dungy, Lauren (Author), Wolek, Guy (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1974920917     ISBN-13: 9781974920914
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
OUR PRICE:   $13.49  
Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats
Published: November 2018
* Not available - Not in print at this time *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Soccer
- Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Values & Virtues
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues
Dewey: E
Series: Team Dungy
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.6" W x 4.9" (0.10 lbs)
Themes:
- Topical - Self-Esteem
 
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Publisher Description:
When Maria's family moves to a new town, her parents sign her up for the summer soccer team to help her meet new friends. But Maria has never tried soccer before. She would rather be back on her old swim team. Maria is afraid that she'll be the worst player and that no one will like her. Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Maria that everything is new at first. Maria will have to give soccer a try to see if she likes it. What have you wanted to try but were afraid to? Like Maria, you can have the courage to try something new, because who knows? That new thing you try might just become your next favorite thing The Team Dungy series teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.

Contributor Bio(s): Dungy, Tony: - Tony Dungy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet Strength and Uncommon. He enjoyed a successful career in the National Football League, winning Super Bowls as a player and as a coach. He is involved in numerous charities, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and All Pro Dad. He and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of ten children. They are active in the foster-parenting community, as both parents and advocates.Dungy, Lauren: - Lauren Dungy is the bestselling author of You Can Be a Friend and Uncommon Marriage, a frequently sought-after speaker, and an early-childhood-education specialist. She is the vice president of the Dungy Family Foundation, an organization committed to strengthening families and helping individuals acquire needed life skills. In addition to being a foster parent, she works with several agencies in the Tampa Bay area to help raise awareness for the foster-care system.Wolek, Guy: - Guy Wolek is an illustrator and a visual-development artist with over thirty years of freelance experience. He began his education at the American Academy of Art, where he studied a variety of media, before leaving to pursue an illustration apprenticeship at one of the largest art agencies in Chicago. He has done a variety of work over the years, from courtroom sketches and character development to corporate annual reports. For more information, visit guywolek.com.