Sports & Recreation

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...

Five delightful traditional tales from around the world, specially selected and retold for younger children - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up, to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf.A beautifully illustrated story collection,...

IT'S TOUGH AT THE TOP! Teamwork is the second book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers fiction series. Part of the first season, this exciting series is written by award-winning author Tom Palmer.Roy Race is living the dream. After all, how many...

The fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series.James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn't so sure. He has something he wants to...

Astrid has always done everything with her best friend Nicole. So when Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for a summer camp, she's sure Nicole will be right by her side - until Nicole signs up for ballet camp instead, with Astrid's...

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...

Book 8 in the acclaimed Rugby Spirit series. Eoin Madden and his friends are back at school and it looks like it will be a fun year with new subjects and activities to try. After all his years on the Junior Cup team, Eoin is looking forward to a...

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...

Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword is the second book in this blockbuster series by Chris BradfordOne year of training in samurai school and Jack Fletcher is in real trouble . . . Not only is he struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient...

The third story in the heart-warming, inclusive and funny Dream Team series about three big F's: friends, football and following your dreams!Hey! My name's Naomie Osei, but my friends call me Mensa, cos I'm supposed to be the clever one among my friends,...

In Puppy, Puppy, PEEKABOO, babies' favourite game is brought to life with easy grab-and-pull mechanisms and a shiny mirror.Open the pages to reveal the happy puppy, the shy bunny and many more adorable pets! With stunning illustrations by Grace Habib,...

Hooker, Azzie, Erica and the rest all play cricket in their spare time, but they've never taken it very seriously until now. Kiddo, one of their school teachers, suggests they form an official team and play proper matches - and Glory Gardens C.C. is...

Welcome to The Playgroup Games!Peppa and her friends are at playgroup playing different sports to try and find their favourite and win a medal for their team. There are lots of sports to take part in! Team Playgroup try basketball, gymnastics,...

GLORY GARDENS C.C. are now in the North County Under Thirteen League, and the pressure is really on. Hooker, as captain, worries that the team won't be able to hold it together: arrogant Clive is always picking fights, Ohbert is still as useless as ever,...

Princess Ellie loves playing sports, but she has a little problem... nobody seems to think that her sporty interests are very princess-like! When disaster strikes the kingdom, Princess Ellie sets out to prove that princesses definitely wear trainers...

At Sunshine Stables, dreams become adventures! Young pony fans will love this fantastic pony club series from Olivia Tuffin.Gracie is so excited to be paired with Bobby at pony camp. He looks gorgeous and he rides like a dream! But there's a problem -...

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...

Follow mountaineer Junko Tabei on her journey to be the first woman to summit Mount Everest.Downloadable, digital activitiesEducational curriculum tie-inInstagram, Facebook, and Twitter activationsEmail campaigns to 200k subscribersSupport from Rebel...

Thirteen-year-old wrestling fanatic Henry used to have a normal life. Now, his therapist wants him to keep a journal so he can express his feelings about what happened. Henry has moved with his dad to a new city, where nobody knows their name. He lives...

A gorgeous snowy picture book based on the CG-animated TV series - The Adventures of Paddington. It's snowing in Windsor Gardens and Paddington has lost the woolly hat given to him by Aunt Lucy. Will the brave polar...

The third book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! Jamie's dreams of becoming a professional footballer seem to be coming true, after years of hoping and practising. But, just when he's...

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...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

The remarkable story of footballing star and war hero Walter Tull is brought to life in this brand-new edition of a Barrington Stoke bestseller. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+ Tully and his brother...

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...

It really doesn't look like being Hooker's season. Not only does he spend the first match of the league suffering a dropped-catch jinx but now there' civil war in the team over the selections. Sometimes captaining the GLORY GARDENS Cricket Team isn't the...

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...

Enormous fun, madcap and relatable' - The Bookseller The brilliantly funny third SAM WU book - the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Pamela Butchart. Sam Wu is NOT...

When the Glory Gardens team discover that their ground has been sold to build a new hotel they decide to return to their roots and play the season's league games on Glory Gardens recreation ground. But the pitch is far from ideal and several players are...

Max and his best friend Kevin, the only roly-poly flying pony in Bumbleford, decide to enter the Magical Pony Club Steeplechase. Kevin is not particularly keen, as the other participants are all unicorns, and everybody knows that unicorns are quite...

An exciting football series, following the adventures of United's under-twelves side.Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he's been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United's ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes...

A fun football story from one of the UK's top writers of sports fiction for children, re-packaged in an appealing chunky new edition. As with all titles in the Conkers series, the book benefits from lots of fun extras, activities and quizzes. ...

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...

Riley and Jada click in any sport they play. This summer, it's tag rugby, and they can't wait to play together! But the teacher thinks Riley's better in a different position and splits up the duo, shaking Riley's confidence. It'll take a special game for...

The Swallows and Amazons are sailing with Nancy and Peggy's Uncle Jim (better known as Captain Flint) when their hired deckhand tells them a tale of his younger days - a tale to set pulses racing and hopes shooting sky high. Soon their boat is on its way...

When little Etta the Elephant goes to her Aunt Ellen's house, she takes a journey through bicycle-filled Cycle City, a town filled with bikes of all kinds! At the end of the day, a special surprise awaits Etta the most amazing bicycle parade imaginable...

Join three sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brand new mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. Hannah, Maria, and Seb are at the World Championships in Tokyo, bonding over their...

The fifth gripping adventure in this exciting new pony-club series! With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who...

I Love My Bike tells the story of a girl's first experience with her bike, and is filled with beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message of perseverance.There's a flame on the frame and I love how it feels from my head to my heels when my feet...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062086709Author Catherine HapkaFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 74gDimensions(mm)...