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Pelé The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English
Pelé: The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English tells how Edson Arantes do Nascimento, a barefoot boy who played with a ball made of socks and newspaper, became the King of Football. Children read about his brother Zoca, coach Waldemar de Brito, Santos at 15, the 1962 World Cup, the New York Cosmos and his farewell words in 1977. 89-page PDF.
From a ball made of socks to three World Cups
Pelé’s mother wanted him to be a doctor. Pelé: The Inspiring Story of a Genius starts in a small home in Brazil with no television, where Pelé and his younger brother Zoca kick a ball of old socks and newspaper, and his father teaches him tricks. At school he plays barefoot with a team named for its missing shoes.
At about 11 he joins a youth team in Bauru, and coach Waldemar de Brito takes him to Santos at 15. The book covers the 1962 World Cup, when an injury kept him out, the move to New York in 1975 and a farewell speech about love. Fact pages add his favorite food, feijoada, and the film Escape to Victory.
At a glance
What the book covers
Chapters and fact pages from his childhood to his family life.
A poor but happy home
His mother Celeste, his brother Zoca and games with a homemade ball.
First coaches
Bauru Athletic Club, Waldemar de Brito and the trip to Santos.
World stage
The 1962 World Cup in Chile and his years with the New York Cosmos from 1975 to 1977.
The man
More than 1,000 goals, the bicycle kick, his children and his favorite dishes.
Pelé’s family, in Persian
From the chapter about his childhood home:
| Persian | English |
|---|---|
| خانهی آنها کوچک بود و پول زیادی هم نداشتند. | Their home was small, and money was tight. |
| آنها به یکدیگر کمک میکردند. | They helped one another. |
یکدیگر (yekdigar) means each other, a word your child will meet in many stories.
Reading tips
- Read one page in English and the Persian below it, then let your child explain the picture.
- Make a sock ball like Pelé’s and name things around you in Persian as you play.
- After the World Cup chapter, count Brazil’s titles in Persian.
- Learn sports words with pictures in Let’s Learn Farsi: Sports.
Who this book is for
A good fit if you
- have a child who plays football at school or in the street
- want a story about practice and believing in yourself
- need an easy entry into a long bilingual book
Look elsewhere if you
- have a child under 6; Let’s Learn Farsi (11 Books) works better
- are an adult beginner; Read and Write Persian Language in 7 Days teaches the script first
Use it with
- Diego Maradona: The Inspiring Story of a Genius: Argentina’s star, often compared with Pelé.
- Ferenc Puskás: The Inspiring Story of a Genius: Hungary’s great goal scorer in the same series.
Common questions
What age is it for?
About 7 to 11. It is one of the gentlest books in the series.
Is the full text in both languages?
Yes. Each page has the English passage with its Persian translation.
Does my child need to read Persian?
No. The English works alone; the Persian is there to read together or practice.
Is the Persian Iranian Farsi?
Yes, standard Iranian Farsi, easy for a child who already reads simple Persian.
What do I get after I buy?
An 89-page PDF to download as soon as checkout is complete, for a tablet or computer or printing at home; Pelé’s book is also sold as a paperback on Amazon.
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