Welcome to the world of
Niko Solei
Stories and educational tools that help kids and teens grow on and off the field.
I’m glad you’re here.
In this space you’ll find books, activities, and resources created to help families,
teachers, and youth leaders show kids the value of sports, friendship, faith, and resilience.
Choose the path that’s right for you
Whether you’re looking for a story to read together or an activity you can use with kids right away,
here you’ll find two different but complementary paths.
📘 Discover the books by
Niko Solei
I Play Soccer for You Too
Stories born from real-life experience with young people: on soccer fields, in parish centers, in Spanish plazas and in small communities where sports, friendship and faith become a true training ground for life.
You’ll find themes such as:
the courage to get back up after a defeat
the beauty of forgiveness
the strength of a brother, a friend, a team
the discovery of your own talents
📘 Discover the books by
Niko Solei
Bedtime Stories of Catholic Saints
Helping kids grow closer to the Catholic faith—one peaceful night at a time.
Your child will meet Francis, Joan of Arc, Patrick, Mother Teresa, Carlo Acutis and many more Catholic saints, not as distant statues, but as real people who listened to God and made brave choices in their ordinary lives.
You’ll find themes such as:
😇 20 saint stories – real Catholic heroes who show courage, kindness, mercy and hope.
🌈 5 Virtue Paths – grouped stories so you can choose the virtue your child needs most.
🗺️ Virtue Map spread – a big visual overview of all the saints and their main virtues.
🙏 Prayer + reflection – every chapter ends with one question and a short family prayer.
📝 Faith-building extras – glossary of Catholic words and creative pages to draw, write and dream.
Who is Niko Solei?
Niko is a children’s and middle-grade author who tells stories where sports, friendship, faith and real life come together and turn into lessons for growing up.
He has lived between Italy and Spain, working as a youth educator and volunteer in projects dedicated to inclusion and helping kids discover their talents.
He believes that a well-crafted book or activity can help a child understand themselves better, handle emotions, face defeats, and discover the joy of playing together.
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