Matías is a 7-year-old boy who participates in so many activities. Of course, he enjoys everything he does, but he really loves soccer. He loves the sport so much that he can often be found wearing different jerseys of the many professional soccer teams. He wants to take his favorite jersey on a family trip, but he can’t find it. What will Matías do?
 
Brayan is a 6-year-old Guatemalan boy who lives in a small town on Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. He is very active and also loves soccer. There is nothing more he wants for his birthday than to receive a jersey of his favorite professional soccer team, so he asks his parents for that special gift. Will Brayan be granted his wish?
 
Get to know these two boys by reading about how alike they are. 
 
785 total words; ~60 unique; ~24 cognates.
 
What is a Bibliosimple book?
 
Bibliosimple books are written in the present tense specifically for novice-low or beginner language learners. The language used is simple and deliberately selected to accompany the illustrations on each page, making reading in the target language more accessible.  
 
The short, manageable length of  Bibliosimple books combined with limited vocabulary and clear visuals assist new readers in confidently connecting words to images, paving the way for better comprehension - an essential step in language acquisition.
 
As a bonus, Bibliosimple books introduce characters that appear in subsequent books at the novice-mid or novice-high level. Reconnecting with familiar characters will build excitement and readiness as students advance in their reading journey.
 
Note: This book is designed to introduce readers to a broader story and ends in an unanswered question to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Future books will reveal more about the characters and their journeys, helping readers transition to the next reading level.
 
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