Discover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place.
Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting legends. Incredible facts about each sportsperson's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about amazing athletes who through their achievements and action on and off the pitch have changed the world for the better. Positive, uplifting and packed full of information, this book will show children that no one is too small to make a difference.

Sportspeople featured: Muhammad Ali; Emma Raducanu; Tegla Loroupe; LeBron James; Maria Toorpakai; Ludwig Guttmann; Cathy Freeman; Tom Daley; Palwankar Baloo; Billy Monger; Morne du Plessis; Sky Brown; Mel Young; Ibtihaj Muhammad; Ellen MacArthur; Simone Biles; Husnah Kukundakwe; Saeid Mollaei; Megan Rapinoe; Marcus Rashford.

"Uplifting." The Times

About the Author

Rick Broadbent writes on a range of sports for The Times. He has worked at the Olympic Games, football and rugby world cups and all golf majors. The only Times journalist to interview the mute wrestler Kendo Nagasaki, he has been nominated as SJA feature writer of the year and has been shortlisted three times for the William Hill book prize. His first book for children, Sport Legends was published by Walker in 2021.
Alexander Mostov grew up in central Ohio, but has been drawing in Seattle since 2013. With a background in architecture, his illustration style incorporates playful angles, dynamic perspectives, and a focus on how characters interact in a space. Alexander uses a variety of mediums including digital, ink and gouache. Alexander has worked on a number of children's picture books, including Go, Bikes, Go! (Little Bigfoot); D-Day (Quarto); The Secret Life of Spies (Quarto); and The Planets We Explore (Magic Cat Publishing).

Reviews
[Rick Broadbent] shares the inspirational stories of 20 sports legends who have "changed the world for the better" in an easy format designed to appeal to kids who'd rather do anything but read. [...] Uplifting. -- Lucy Bannerman * The TImes *
Each athlete's story is presented with a perfect blend of captivating facts and vibrant illustrations, making it engaging and accessible for children. Readers will be enthralled by the incredible journeys and accomplishments of these sports stars, ranging from their early lives to their ground-breaking achievements... This positive and uplifting book is a must-have for every school library, showcasing the incredible potential within us all. * Editor's Pick, The School Librarian *
Each of the sports men and women featured in the book has a super sport power which we are told about, and that is fascinating in itself, but more than that each of them has done amazing things in their sport and changed the world for the rest of us. * Armadillo Magazine *
Inspiring and informative, I can think of many readers who will find this the perfect book. The illustrations are brilliant and the layout of each double page spread is colourful, full of facts and pleasing to the eye. * My Shelves Are Full *
It's easy to see how creatively this could be used in the classroom but, equally, there's plenty here for discussion at home between children and parents who share a love for sport and might come initially to the book for that reason and stay to talk about the wider issues. [...] This is an engaging and creative way into the subject of activism and social change. * The Letterpress Project *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529507119
Author Rick Broadbent
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 490g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 280mm * 10mm