“Saved” By Lydia Williams, Lucinda Gifford (Illustrator)
Little Lydia loves sport. She lives in the outback and is friends with all the animals.
When she asks Emu, Kangaroo and Koala to play sport with her, she soon discovers that each of them has a special talent. But does Lydia have a gift for sport too? And if she does, how will she discover it?
Saved is a funny and uplifting picture book that celebrates the joy of sport, the power of persistence, and believing in yourself. Inspired by Lydia Williams’ own journey to becoming a goalkeeper for the Australian Matildas, this story encourages young readers to embrace their unique strengths and keep going, no matter the challenge.
- ISBN: 9781760876517
- Audience: Children
- For Ages: 5+ years old
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 32
- Published: 1st July 2019
- Publisher: A&U Children’s
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 1 x 22.6 x 25.5
- Weight (kg): 0.39
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About Lydia Williams
About Lydia Williams
Lydia Williams is a proud Noongar woman and one of Australia's most celebrated soccer players. Raised in the red dirt of Western Australia, she grew up travelling through remote Aboriginal communities and learning to play sport barefoot. Lydia is the first-choice goalkeeper for the Australian national team, the Matildas, and has played professionally in the W-League and for clubs in the United States. Her experiences have shaped her passion for sport, Indigenous culture, and encouraging young people to chase their dreams.
Lydia Williams is a proud Noongar woman and one of Australia's most celebrated soccer players. Raised in the red dirt of Western Australia, she grew up travelling through remote Aboriginal communities and learning to play sport barefoot. Lydia is the first-choice goalkeeper for the Australian national team, the Matildas, and has played professionally in the W-League and for clubs in the United States. Her experiences have shaped her passion for sport, Indigenous culture, and encouraging young people to chase their dreams.