Reviewed by Kellie Nissen
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Every child has lofty dreams of being a superstar – whether being a
famous actor, singer or sportsperson. And who’s to say they shouldn’t go for
their dreams and achieve what they want to achieve?
That’s what I Can Be a Matilda is all
about – believing in yourself and going for your dreams.
The Matildas are the Australian women’s national soccer team and they’re
gunning for glory in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Pulling their name from
the unofficial Australian anthem, ‘Waltzing Matilda’ in recent years, the team
was initially established in 1978 and qualified for the World Cup finals for
the first time in 2007.
I Can Be a Matilda is the
perfect introduction to the fun of soccer for our youngest readers, from the
age they first learn to kick a ball. Read the book, then head outside to
dribble, defend and shoot for goal with friends and family. Bright
illustrations and minimal text focus on the energy and excitement of the game,
with a ‘can do’ focus and a motivational ending – ‘I can be a Matilda too!’
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is being hosted by Australia and New
Zealand, with the opening ceremony taking place in Sydney on 20 July 2023 and
the competition contested by 32 nations. I Can Be a Matilda is a small,
yet important part of the pre-Cup promotional publishing program and is
official Football Australia merchandise.
If your little one loves kicking a soccer ball around, this is the ideal
book for them.
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