num_pages: 32
description: A big green ball of string becomes a most unusual soccer ball in this imaginative picture book. Interested in playing soccer but lacking a ball George makes do with a big ball of string. Rhythmic read-aloud text describes George's dribbling adventures around townfrom his home to main street to the park and back again. Charming watercolor illustrations trace George's fun with his makeshift toy as the bright green string unravels while he plays. As children follow George's sporting fun they will be encouraged to see ordinary household objects in new ways.
language: English
title: The Big Ball of String
publisher: Allen  Unwin