Olympics and Paralympics

A stunning book exploring the history of sport across the world, from the sword fighter the Lady of Yue to boat-jousting on the Nile in Ancient Egypt. As ever with Flying Eye titles, the illustration and lovely book production means that this is a special treasure of a book that kids will adore.

A winter-themed wordless picture book about a skating girl that is both deceptively simple and completely delightful.

So many women’s achievements in sport have been overlooked in favour of men’s over the years, so it’s a great pleasure to see these 50 women celebrated. The text is engaging and factual, represented clearly and with a focus on inspiring and empowering readers.

This amusing and interesting book is a great place to start for primary school age children interested in learning more about the great variety of Olympic and Paralympic sports, from Judo to Artistic Gymnastics and everything inbetween.

This fascinating book with an easy-to-read format and fun illustrations features the profiles of 50 sporting heroes, from Jesse Owens to Serena Williams – covering the secrets to their successes (and failures.)

Can Hannah and her new friends find the missing gold medals at the Olympic Games? A satisfying mystery, celebrating sport and friendship across the borders. 

Elite runner Patina is a girl with a lot on her plate and she takes her responsibilities very seriously. The dialogue is crisp, the characters are believable, and it’s a beautiful, flawless reading experience that will hook reluctant readers (especially those into sports).

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! 

England footballer Marcus Rashford shares tips and advice that he’s learned on his journey from being a football-mad kid in Manchester to a sports megastar and political activist, as well as how to handle issues of confidence and anxiety.

Alex Rider is plucked from his life as an average schoolboy to pit his wits as a spy for MI6 against the frightening Doctor Grief and his evil plans.

The term ​“run like a girl” is often perceived as a derogatory phrase, but in this wonderful anthology of real-life tales, it is used to celebrate the sporting achievements of 50 remarkable women from around the world.

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. 

Jodie Ounsley – Fury on TV show Gladiators, as well as a previous England rugby player – wants to help young people discover their dreams, be comfortable living outside of the box, learn that differences are superpowers, speak up for themselves, and develop resilience.

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.