Mary Earps
Mary Earps by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books on May 6, 2025, is a 32-page children’s book that introduces young readers to the inspiring journey of the celebrated football goalkeeper. This edition is crafted to empower girls by showcasing Mary Earps’ determination and achievements both on and off the pitch. Through engaging illustrations and a biographical timeline, the book highlights her early passion for soccer, her rise to professional play, and her role in the Lionesses’ historic victory at the European Championships.
Readers will discover how Mary Earps overcame challenges in her pursuit of a football career, emphasizing the importance of resilience and ambition. The narrative encourages children to follow their dreams while advocating for equal opportunities in sports. With its focus on sports, recreation, and biographies, this book is part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, which celebrates the lives of remarkable individuals who started with a dream. This edition not only entertains but also serves as a motivational guide for young girls aspiring to achieve their goals.
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Champion, Advocate, Lioness – Mary Earps’ legacy is as powerful off the pitch as it is on.Little People, BIG DREAMS Mary Earps is the positive guide for life that will inspire young girls tofind their strength and empower them to follow their dreams.
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. She dreamt of growing up to play professionally, though she knew how challenging that would be as a female player.
YetMary never gave up. Since those early days, she has played for several international teams, facing many highs and lows along the way. In the summer of 2022, she joined the Lionesses and helped lead them to a historic victory at the European Championships. Soon after, she was awarded BBC Sports Personality of the Year and named FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Today, she inspires kids everywhere, showing them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to!
We all know Mary for her energy on the pitch, but nowit’s time to see her determination to ensure that all girls have an equal opportunity to play the game they love. So, get out there, follow your dreams, and enjoy the journey along the way!
Little People, BIG DREAMS Mary Earps features:
- Quirky and stylish illustrations
- A biographical timeline, complete with historical photos and a detailed profile
- Recommendations for further reading
Little People, BIG DREAMSis thebestselling biographyseries for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achievedincredible things, but each began life as a child with a dream.
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