This picture book has been written and illustrated by Martellus Bennett, the Super Bowl Champion, animator, film director, educator, game designer and architect. He hopes to show that sport is an amazing way to find your own success in life, but it is not the only way. We are shown how it is possible to…
Hopping onto the Olympics bandwagon to share Winner Takes Gold by Eloise Smith – a compelling middle-grade mystery set at a junior Olympic gymnastics training camp. The plot follows Pearl, a young gymnast, and her friends as they navigate the complexities of friendship, trust, rivalries…and competition-fuelled drama and sabotage! The mystery escalates as the…
Lily Parr was born in England in 1905, she loved to play rugby and football. At the age of 14 she played for St Helen’s Ladies Football team, where she was spotted by the manager of Dick, Kerr Ladies, a rival club. Following her signing to his club she went on to play every chance…
The latest in series of the Diary books, from Shamini Flint, is the very humorous Diary of a Taekwondo Master. The previous book, Diary of a Rugby Champ, led neatly into this one when Marcus’ dad decided that Marcus’ kicking skills made him a perfect candidate for Taekwondo classes … so off Marcus goes. Marcus’ sense…
Diary of a Rugby Champ from Shamini Flint is the latest in the ‘Diary’ series. Utiliszing the ever popular, cartoon / dairy format Flint has ensured her books are perfect for emerging readers. Each book features 9 year old Marcus Atkinson. Marcus is more than a little challenged when it comes to the sports skills…
The Story of the Olympics from Richard Brassey is fun, vibrant and brimming with great information accompanied by great illustrations. I love the way in which this one is presented. With cartoon like strips Richard Brassey provides wacky and informative bitesized pieces of information which are perfect for those with a thirst for knowledge. After…
Minna Lacey’s The Story Of The Olympics is aimed firmly at emerging readers. Perfect. This is a great one for those who are just beginning to approach small chapter books with some confidence, and makes a pleasant change from fiction. Divided in to eight chapters Lacey gives an informative guide to the Olympics which is…
An Official London 2012 Olympic books, The London 2012 Games Superstars is just that – a guide to the superstars of the London Olympics. Bright, colourful and brimming with facts. This books dedicates a page to each of its chosen sporting stars presenting two columns of information on each one. The first focuses on facts…
Declared the ‘official book for fans’ The London 2012 Games Fact File is 63 pages crammed full of information. This official book of the London 2012 Olympic Games begins by introducing the London Mascots – who they are and why they were chosen. After presenting a potted history of both the Olympic Games and the…
Through Time Olympics is an absorbing guide to the highlights of the Olympics over the years. Not afraid to talk about controversy Richard Platt presents a fresh and enjoyable approach. This gorgeously thick book is a visual feast. Each double page works through the different venues of the Olympic Games from Paris 1900 to London…
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Ooh, this sounds fantastic!
Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…