Books about sport

Based on the real-life experiences of a Paralympic gold medallist, this lively picture book is a joyful celebration of mastering a new skill by stepping out of your comfort zone.

Luna’s school sports day is almost here, and she has everything ready for it. The only problem is she’s not sure she’ll be any good at it. With the support of her parents and her best friend, Luna tries a little bit of everything and discovers there’s more to sport than winning or losing. 

Will Faizah be bold enough to fence in front of others? A warm, beautifully illustrated book with an unusual message on bravery. 

Sam and his dad love football. When an accident has long-lasting effects, everything at home changes. A moving depiction of a father-son relationship, set in Wales.

This hilarious and heart-warming chapter book combines an entertaining plot and a diverse range of characters with delightfully funny black-and-white illustrations. The cheeky antics of the mischievous pony are great fun.

Kian used to love playing football, but nowadays it gives him The Fear. So, when a friend asks Kian to join a local football team with him, he must decide whether he can face his fears to rediscover his passion for the game.

Ex-England rugby star and champion of the deaf community Jodie Ounsley (Fury from Gladiators) presents readers with a motivational and inspiring book about developing emotional, mental and physical resilience and strength – and using that strength to help others.

Nick and his friends are abducted by aliens and taken to Planet Bigpu, where they must represent Earth in the intergalactic Galaxy World Cup, despite being dreadful at football. This hilarious, fast-paced alien adventure is perfect for junior readers. 

This first book by Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan offers a fascinating picture of his childhood. With a light touch and plenty of wit, he recalls the influences and events that helped to shape his life and career. Entertaining, accessible and inspiring.

This inspirational non-fiction book celebrates the achievements of eight fantastically great women from the word of sport. 

Delve into the world of sports with this compilation of fascinating facts from around the world. Featuring engaging information, illustrations and infographics, this is a great choice for all sports lovers! 

This accessible biography chronicles the incredible life of Olympic gymnast and world champion Simone Biles – from being shuffled between foster carers as a young child to discovering gymnastics and her path to the 2016 Olympics. 

This fascinating non-fiction book is packed full of information about every aspect of Formula 1 racing, making it a superb introduction to this thrilling sport. 

Kofi earns a scholarship to a prestigious private school and must overcome bullying and academic pressures to achieve his dream of becoming a professional athlete. A moving and important story. 

It’s really exciting to be starting at Roller Derby summer camp, but less so when Astrid finds herself doing it alone. A fantastic full-colour graphic novel about friendship and awesome, strong girls, this a genuine joy to read. 

The 1980s-set story of Otie Brodie, a 12-year-old runner who grows up to be Coach in the Run series. 

Can Kadeen avoid her brother’s killer, but also play her beloved football? A brilliant contemporary read about teenage life.