Daniel Vasconcellos – illustratör

When Stookie Norris's brother, Greg, gets his picture in the paper for scoring three goals in one game, Stookie is dazzled. Greg insists strikers should try to score a hat trick every game. So when the 'Cats have their next game, Stookie does his best to score three goals - even though it means running wild chasing the ball. But is it the best way for him to play?

Bundy works hard at being the best soccer player he can be. He always encourages his teammates, and works extra hard during practice. So when his attitude changes, little does his teammates know that he's been saddled with a baby-sitter. Illustrations.

Dewey London and Bundy Neel are psyched about the new summer soccer league, until they learn about the contest to be team captain: Whoever draws the best team logo will be named captain. Should artistic Dewey enter even though Bundy would make a better captain?

A collection of wacky jokes, riddles, puns, and anecdotes about America's favorite pastime is gathered by a favorite young sports fiction writer and is guaranteed to liven up locker rooms and baseball diamonds alike.

Passport to Reading Level 4Newly independent readers will love this classic baseball story now illustrated in full color with brand new artwork!Mike has a special relationship with his dog, Harry. They can read each other's minds! Harry is able to help Mike out with tips about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's having trouble with his pitches--and the buddies need to work together to save the game!

Although he's better known for his wisecracks than his goal keeping abilities, Jason Shearer is taking the place of the Soccer 'Cats' goalie, who's going on vacation. Will Jason learn what he needs to know before the game against the always-tough Panthers? Illustrations.

When the Soccer Cats decide to earn money to buy a gift for Coach Bradley, Bucky goes out of his way to make the gift a wonderful surprise.

Lou Barnes has trouble remembering to watch his position on the soccer field. Then one game, Lou gets a reminder of the offside rule from a very unlikely source. Illustrations.

Tired of his sister getting all the attention during games, Ted Gaddy learns the same move that another successful fullback uses. But will his sister thwart his plan? Illustrations.

Fullback Alan Minter is having trouble with his kick. His friend, goalkeeper Bucky Pinter, works with him to improve. But Alan begins to think that one of his teammates has it in for him. Illustrations.