Life with Ricky Adventures: Ricky Joins the team

By Delainya Bonner

Ricky is 8 years old, homeschooled, and full of heart. He's on the autism spectrum, which means he sees the world in his own amazing way. Ricky loves running, kicking the ball, and helping others-but what he really wants is a friend.

When Ricky joins a local soccer team to meet new kids, things don't go as smoothly as he hoped. Some of the kids don't understand him. Some aren't very kind. And learning the rules of soccer feels a little tricky at first. But Ricky doesn't give up. He keeps trying, keeps smiling, and keeps showing up-because being part of a team means more than just scoring goals.

With the help of a kind teammate named Alexander, Ricky learns new soccer tricks, makes a new friend, and discovers that having fun and doing your best is what really matters. They don't win a single game, but they do win something even better: snacks, laughs, and friendship.

This uplifting story is the second book in the Life with Ricky Adventures series-a celebration of kindness, inclusion, and the beautiful differences that make every child shine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQ2T5Z4D
• ISBN13: 9798263990916
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"