Sports & Recreation

A hilarious story Paddington, the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru - now a major movie star! Paddington is in high competitive spirits when he accompanies the Brown family to a local sports day. But whether he's putting the shot, helping...

Fun football story with dreams, drama and lots of heart, a perfect quick fiction fix for sports-mad readers. A new edition, now available with extra artwork. Luke is desperate to meet his heroes when he discovers that the England football team...

Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Tilly and Magic Spirit are happy at Silver Shoe Farm. But when the dainty and elegant show pony...

Join the Girls FC as they show the world what it really means to play "like a girl"!"My name is Megan Fawcett and this is the story of how I set up the best football team in the world. Get ready for kick-off!" Nine-year-old Megan Fawcett loves football...

It's time to race across the multiverse and save not just one world, but all of them! Kyan Green is getting the hang of racing through the multiverse in the Infinite Race. If he's driving a bubble-butt car through a giant's cereal bowl or riding on the...

The seventh book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! Before the packed stadiums. Before he became a huge star. Jamie Johnson had to learn from the best. Jamie is the top player at his school but...

Claire Cashmore, MBE and Paralympic gold medallist, was born without a left forearm - but she never let being different stand in the way of her big dreams. Splash is based on Claire's real-life experience: this gold-medal-winning swimmer...

The team's on tour and anything that can go wrong. . . will! Bob Cattell's cricketing capers are enough to keep any fan happy for/hours - even OUT of season! A cricketing tour of the sunny Caribbean is the perfect combo for the Glory Gardens team. But...

Boys United: the first book in the Football Academy series by Tom PalmerJake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He's worried about his height though - what if he's too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is...

"The cool on my toes felt kind of nice.As Mama held me tight, I thought:Maybe I'll go in next time."A child's first encounter with the sea leaves them feeling small and scared. What could be hiding in the dark depths below? When the family visits a lake...

Izzy and her friends are SO EXCITED about their school trip. They're going camping and there'll be marshmallows and no washing and everything. But then WEIRD things start happening! There are howling sounds at night, and some sausages have gone missing,...

Deep in the woods, beneath the trees, the animals are gathering. It's time for Mrs Owl's Forest School.Join Mouse, Squirrel, Fox and Rabbit for a little forest school adventure. Out in the woods, they can learn about wildlife, try something new, get...

A beautiful celebration of Diwali for young children. Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favourite holiday. But she struggles to find the words. Taking a deep breath, she tells them about the fireworks, ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481450225Author Jason ReynoldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Atheneum BooksPublisher Atheneum BooksWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 130mm...

Stargazers rejoice! Renowned physicist Alan Lightman and collaborators, with help from the Hubble telescope, light up the night sky. A dazzling picture book from MIT Kids Press.There is so much for Ada to do while visiting her grandparents on an island...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947243132Author Dylanna PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint DP KidsPublisher DP KidsWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 5mm

At Sunshine Stables, dreams become adventures! Young pony fans will love this fantastic pony club series from Olivia Tuffin.Jess is thrilled to ride beautiful iron grey Bandit at pony camp. He is so sweet and they have a natural connection. But when...

John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake for another summer camping on their island with their old allies, Nancy and Peggy, otherwise known as the Amazon pirates. But immediately disaster strikes when the Swallows find themselves marooned ashore...

Getting into trouble has never been so much fun! Another brilliantly funny tale all about Daisy's adventures at her school Sports Day, from the best-selling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Here comes trouble! Daisy is so excited for her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760111496Author Shamini FlintFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint A&U ChildrenPublisher A&U Children'sWeight(grams) 110g

A fantastic first experiences story - perfect for reassuring little ones who are trying new things.Spot is having fun at the beach, trying out surfing - and learning it's not as easy as it looks!Join Spot for seaside, sunshine and surfing in this fun...

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the global smash hit film! If you're 18, love football and can bend a ball like Beckham, the world must be your oyster, right? Wrong. If you're Jess - 18, Indian and a girl - forget it.Jess just wants to play football...

Pack the tent, grab the marshmallows and get ready for some campfire songs and stories in this wholesome camping adventure tale! Barbie ‘Malibu’ Roberts and Barbie ‘Brooklyn’ Roberts are heading for a fun family camping trip this summer! Join them as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Best Books for Young Adults and Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book 2008 and LatinoStories.com Top Ten New Latino Authors to Watch (and Read) 2009. Nominated for...

This charming collection of ballet stories has been specially selected and retold for younger children. A delightful way to discover five classic ballets: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker.A gorgeously illustrated story...

Five little penguins went out one dayOver the hills and far away. Mamma Penguin said "Hurry back to me!"How many penguins can you see? Join the adorable penguins on a lift-the-flap walk through a winter wonderland. There's so much to see as Mamma Penguin...

"Babies who laugh more, learn more." Dr. Caspar AddymanBabies Laugh at Peekaboo is sure to get babies giggling!Written by Dr. Caspar Addyman, a leading expert in what makes babies laugh, this adorable book brings the game of Peekaboo to life with...

Max is mad about sport. As he gets up, has breakfast and heads off to school, he is dreaming of competing in world class sporting events. In his real day, he and his class win the school football match and, in his imagination, he and his friends are...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to play in the Busy Tennis match! Serve the ball, have a rally then win the match point. Meet 12 famous tennis heroes too!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text,...

It's time to compete in the sportiest search and find you've ever seen. Find the friendly bunch of poos as they compete in gymnastics, football, athletics, diving and other super-fun activities. The race is on to find the sporty poos before the final...

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary...

From the bestselling author of THE ONE DOLLAR HORSE trilogy a sensational, stand-alone equestrian thriller and romance about a girl on the run from the law, a boy on a mission to save a life and a race from Colorado to Oregon that they both have to win.....

Take to the trails for a celebration of nature - and a day spent with Dad.In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the...

Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially...

Gordon is back for more mayhem and mischief in the second book in the laugh-out-loud Gordon's Game series!__________Gordon D'Arcy - the only kid at school with a Six Nations medal hidden under his pillow! Though helping Ireland to win the Grand Slam...

'Rico and Nick make a great team!' Jacqueline Wilson ----- An empowering and authentic football story by Junior Premier League footballer Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the beloved Nick Sharratt about bravery, teamwork and making sure EVERYONE is...

An enchanting and empowering standalone story from the author of The Princess and the Foal. Twelve-year-old Hilly has landed her dream job, riding on the set of Brunhilda, an epic film based on the fearless warrior of...

Jumanji is the picture book that inspired a movie franchise, by the creator of bestselling The Polar Express: Caldecott Medal winning Chris Van Allsburg. When Peter and Judy start to play a mysterious board game, they have no idea they're about to be...

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star! This special edition brings together three favourite classic adventures - Paddington Goes...

In Duckling, Duckling, PEEKABOO, babies' favourite game is brought to life with easy grab-and-pull mechanisms and a shiny mirror.Open the pages to reveal the yellow duckling, the green frog and many other adorable park animals! With stunning...