ToFE’s Soccer Adventures & ToFE’s Football Adventures: A New Kind of Children’s Book Series Bringing Sport, Kindness, and Learning Together

When it comes to children’s books for ages 4–8, few series blend sport, early literacy, and social-emotional learning as naturally as ToFE’s Soccer Adventures (USA) and ToFE’s Football Adventures (UK). Created as mirror editions for different regions, the series gives young readers the choice between soccer and football terminology—while keeping the same uplifting stories, colourful characters, and educational foundations.

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, coach, or homeschooling family, ToFE’s world opens the door to stories that inspire kindness, teamwork, confidence, friendship, and the joy of play.

⭐ Two Editions, One Mission: Inspiring Young Readers Everywhere

The ToFE series was created as a dual-edition children’s book project:

• ToFE’s Soccer Adventures – written for readers in the United States & Canada

• ToFE’s Football Adventures – written for the United Kingdom & Europe

Both versions are identical in plot, illustrations, characters, phonics structure, and learning outcomes—only the terminology changes to match the language children naturally use. This makes ToFE’s world uniquely accessible to classrooms across both sides of the Atlantic.

The core message is universal:
Every child belongs. Every act of kindness matters. Every game has a Spirit.

⚽ A Children’s Book Series Rooted in Real Experience

The creator of the ToFE series, with decades of experience in teaching, coaching, youth development, and family life, built these books from real moments on real pitches.
The stories reflect values learned through the beautiful game:

• Respect

• Teamwork

• Friendship

• Confidence

• Kindness

• Perseverance

• Fair play

Rather than being “just another soccer book” or “another football book,” ToFE’s adventures use sport as a backdrop for deep emotional and educational themes, helping children connect reading to real-world lessons.

📘 Perfect for Early Readers: Phonics, Read-Aloud, and Guided Reading

Every book in the series is intentionally structured for:

• Read Aloud – whole-class storytelling or bedtime reading

• Read Along – building reading fluency and sentence recognition

• Independent Reading – early readers growing in confidence

Each story is written in 28 short paragraphs, following age-appropriate vocabulary patterns that support:

• Phonics development

• Sight-word recognition

• Sentence structure awareness

• Reading comprehension

This consistency makes the series ideal for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, EYFS, and Key Stage 1.

📚 Linked to USA & UK Educational Standards

ToFE’s Soccer/Football Adventures supports real curriculum outcomes.

🇺🇸 United States

The series directly supports:

• Common Core Standards (CCSS ELA K–2)

• CASEL Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Phonics & Fluency Development

• Classroom Character Education

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Each book aligns with:

• EYFS Framework

• Key Stage 1 English

• KS1 & PSHE (Kindness, Helping Others, Emotions & Community)

• Phonics-readiness and early literacy skills

Teachers appreciate the built-in lesson plans, vocabulary lists, and discussion questions included with every title.

🌟 Meet the Characters: Colour, Personality, and Purpose

Each character represents a positive value children can relate to:

• ToFE – Leadership, kindness, courage (Red)

• Tiki – Energy, enthusiasm, optimism (Magenta)

• Taka – Calmness, thoughtfulness, teamwork (Blue)

• Jonny Corner Flag – Loyalty, fairness, standing tall for others (Green)

• Floodie – Quiet strength and creative problem-solving (Yellow)

• The Spirit of the Game – Guidance, wisdom, light (Gold)

Their personalities help children emotionally anchor to the story while reinforcing SEL vocabulary in a natural way.

🏫 Loved by Teachers, Coaches, Parents, and Homeschoolers

The series is being praised for bridging the gap between sports and education.
Readers use the books in:

• Classrooms and guided reading groups

• PE lessons and after-school coaching

• Homeschooling routines

• Character education blocks

• Bedtime and family reading time

Coaches appreciate how the stories introduce teamwork and respect.
Teachers love the SEL focus.
Kids love the colourful mascots and soccer action.
Parents love that the books teach kindness while improving reading skills.

💛 Why the ToFE Series Stands Out

• Available in USA Soccer and UK Football terminology

• Strong focus on kindness, empathy, teamwork, and confidence

• Designed using real educational experience

• Perfect for emerging readers and early literacy development

• Every book includes a teacher/parent lesson plan

• High-quality illustrations in a consistent, child-friendly style

• Ideal for boys and girls ages 4–8

• Supports teachers looking for sports-themed SEL content

It’s rare to find children’s books that blend sport + literacy + emotional learning so well.

🛒 Where to Start

Both editions—USA and UK—are available in:

• Kindle eBook

• Paperback

• Hardback

• Mini-Series Collections

Families can choose the terminology that suits them, while educators can use either version depending on region.

🌍 Inspiring Young Readers Worldwide

ToFE’s Soccer/Football Adventures is built on one belief:

The game can teach life lessons that stay with children forever.

Through teamwork, friendship, courage, and compassion, the series shows young readers that they are part of something bigger—on the field and in their everyday lives.

Whether you say soccer or football, ToFE’s world welcomes every child to learn, grow, and play with heart.