Publisher's Synopsis
"Dribble of Dreams" - How Little José Became Argentina's Shining Star
Immerse your young reader in a bilingual whirlwind of courage, creativity, and soaring dreams with The Story of José Manuel Moreno: An Inspiring Story for Kids in Farsi and English.
Within these radiant pages, children journey to the bustling streets of early-twentieth-century Buenos Aires, where a lively boy named José Manuel - affectionately nicknamed "El Charro" for the stylish brimmed hat he loved to wear - discovers a magical secret: a simple leather ball can unlock the whole world. From dawn's first light he dribbles through narrow alleyways, weaving past clotheslines like a hummingbird among blossoms; by sunset he is dazzling neighborhood crowds, his laughter echoing off the cobblestones. Yet the heart of this tale is not trophies or fame - it is the thunderous beat of kindness, grit, and joy. When José faces teasing for his small stature, he chooses perseverance over anger. When he earns his first pair of worn-in boots, he shares them with a friend who has none. And when he finally steps onto a grand stadium pitch, he carries with him every child's whispered wish that courage can bloom anywhere.
Told side-by-side in lyrical English and warmly flowing Farsi, the narrative dances with rhythmic sentences, rich metaphors, and playful onomatopoeia that invite adults to read aloud while little listeners glow with wonder. Vivid full-page illustrations splash color like confetti - emerald jerseys, sun-kissed plazas, moonlit rooftops - ensuring every turn of the page feels like stepping onto fresh grass after rain. By the final whistle, children grasp a timeless lesson: greatness is not measured by size, but by the size of the heart.
