Little People, BIG DREAMS

Cristiano Ronaldo

2026 · Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by João Fazenda, it follows Ronaldo from the island of Madeira, through heart surgery for a condition called tachycardia, to a professional career, with a timeline and facts at the back.

Mary Earps

2025 · Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

A short illustrated biography of England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who was dropped and doubted before becoming a European champion and a world-best keeper. It highlights resilience in the least-celebrated position on the field.

Leo Messi

2023 · Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

A simple illustrated life of Lionel Messi, from a small boy in Argentina who needed growth-hormone treatment to a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2022 World Cup captain. It also notes his charity work off the pitch.

Marcus Rashford

2022 · Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

The picture-book life of Marcus Rashford, from a Manchester childhood that knew hunger to the England forward who campaigned to feed children. It pairs his football rise with his real-world activism.

Pelé

2020 · Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by Camila Rosa, it traces Pelé from a boy kicking a sock-ball in São Paulo to a three-time World Cup winner, with a fact page and biographical timeline at the back.

Megan Rapinoe

2020 · Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by Paulina Morgan, this entry tells the story of the record-breaking US forward and activist who won the World Cup and used her voice for equality. It keeps the tone warm and age-appropriate.