The Perfect Match - by Chris Becker (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An adorable, action-packed spin on Cinderella featuring lots of soccer and a prince with two royal dads.

Jack begs his dad to tell him his favorite bedtime story, the one about Leo and the royal soccer match. It includes two mean stepbrothers, a fairy squad father, and magical race car ride to the big game. The match is amazing, and Leo scores the winning goal, with an assist from Prince Ollie! But after his uniform starts to change back to his regular clothes, Leo rushes off, leaving his cleat behind. The prince searches high and low for the boy the cleat belongs to, and when he finds him, it's the perfect match! Leo and Prince Ollie live happily ever after. And one day . . . they have a little boy named Jack who loves soccer as much as they do!

Review Quotes

"Illustrated with eye-catching enthusiasm, filled with energetic soccer play, and including a modern twist, this retelling is a worthy addition to most collections."

--John Scott, School Library Journal

"A bedtime tale reenvisions the 'Cinderella' story--in more ways than one...Together, author and illustrator riff whimsically--and joyfully--on their source material... A charming turnabout, for the win."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Chris Becker is a second grade teacher from New York who spends his days reading silly stories, tying shoelaces, answering endless questions, and helping kids discover a love of books. He's passionate about storytelling, both in and out of the classroom, and believes there's nothing better than a read-aloud that makes everyone laugh.
When he's not teaching, Chris loves running (he's finished a few marathons), hanging with friends and family, and spending time with his dog Oliver and cat Jasper.
His debut picture book, The Perfect Match, is just the beginning-he's excited to keep writing stories that connect with kids and spark joy.