Inspiring young readers through football — from read-aloud to read-by-yourself, ToFE’s adventures teach kindness, teamwork, and the true spirit of the game

ToFE’s Soccer Adventures and ToFE’s Football Adventures are beautifully illustrated children’s book series that brings the magic of soccer/football to life — on and off the field. Each story follows ToFE, the brave and kind team mascot, and his friends Tiki, Taka, Jonny, and Floodie as they explore lessons of friendship, teamwork, and kindness through the world’s favorite game.

Created especially for children aged 4–8, the series blends engaging storytelling with early learning support — combining phonics-aligned reading, social-emotional learning (SEL), and soccer/football-themed life lessons that help children grow in confidence both as readers and as people.

From cheering in the stadium to meeting new friends in the park, every adventure celebrates inclusion, courage, and the joy of playing together — values that reflect what soccer/football is truly about: the spirit of the game.

📚 Our Mission

Our mission is simple — to help children read, play, and believe in themselves. Through fun, character-driven stories, ToFE’s Soccer Adventures and ToFE’s Football Adventures encourages:

  • Confidence in reading through simple, rhythmic sentences designed for early learners.

  • Emotional growth through stories of kindness, teamwork, and respect.

  • A love for soccer/football and sport, helping children connect reading with play and imagination.

Every book in the series is available in eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover on Amazon, making it easy for parents, teachers, and young readers everywhere to experience the joy of ToFE’s world.

👨‍🏫 About the Author — Ritchie Semple

Hello, I’m Ritchie Semple, founder of Total Football Experience (TFE) and creator of the ToFE’s Soccer Adventures and ToFE’s Football Adventures book series. For over a decade, I’ve worked with youth soccer players and coaches from across the USA, Canada, and the UK — helping teams experience the game at its highest level through tours, training, and education. Through those experiences, I’ve seen first-hand how soccer/football can unite children from every background and build lifelong values like respect, friendship, and courage.

The ToFE’s Soccer Adventures and ToFE’s Soccer Adventures series were born from that same belief — that soccer/football is more than a game. It’s a way to teach young readers about teamwork, empathy, and believing in themselves both on and off the pitch. My goal is to make every story a bridge between reading and real-life play, helping families and schools connect learning with fun, movement, and imagination.

🌟 Join the Adventure

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or young soccer fan — welcome to ToFE’s Soccer Adventures and ToFE’s Football Adventures. Together, let’s inspire the next generation to dream big, play fair, and believe in the spirit of the game.

ToFE, Tiki, Taka, Jonny, Floodie, Mia, Ben, and Zoe standing together in a park field background
ToFE, Tiki, Taka, Jonny, Floodie, Mia, Ben, and Zoe standing together in a park field background

Inspiring Young Readers Through the Spirit of the Game

ToFE, Tiki, Taka, Jonny, and Floodie smiling together on the soccer pitch, promoting teamwork
ToFE, Tiki, Taka, Jonny, and Floodie smiling together on the soccer pitch, promoting teamwork