Ball games and sports

Alan Gibbons returns with an action-packed football story accompanied by fascinating facts and historical detail about famous substitutes. New boy Smithy can’t understand why everyone is so excited about a player on the football team called “Bengo.”...

This is not how soccer star Zack Martin thought his summer would go. When the captain’s prank means trouble for the whole squad, Zack’s left with no choice but to take one for the team and cover for him.Now he’s trading parties and beach days for...

Four future AFL stars under one roof!? Go back to where it all began with The Selwood Boys ... In the Selwood house, there's madness and mayhem every day -- and footy, of course!Meet the Selwood boys ... There's the twins, Troy and Adam, pulling pranks...

Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family. Ash can't WAIT for family beach day. All the cousins...

Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of golf. With over 80 million fans worldwide, golf is a fast-growing sport among grown-ups AND kids!Did you know...

ntroduce your little one to the joys of golf in this interactive activity book full of fun! Use the cardboard cut outs to pack your golf bag, rack the sand trap, and hit your ball for a hole in one!My First Golf Bag has everything young golfers need...

Discover everything there is to know about your favourite football heroes then take on an action-packed mix of puzzles, quizzes and ultimate trivia Featuring the very best of European football, this book is packed with tactical trivia and awesome...

Four future AFL stars under one roof!? Go back to where it all began with The Selwood Boys ... In the Selwood house, there's madness and mayhem every day -- and footy, of course!Meet the Selwood boys ... There's the twins, Troy and Adam, pulling pranks...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! Noah, Jordie and their GOLF Squad friends are still trying to rescue Grandpa Galileo. And now the most incredible golf course in the...

A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai. Bobby Bains loves football. He also loves helping other people. As a Sikh, it’s part of his religion. While...

A young boy’s relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer Tony Bradman. Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up...

An action-packed illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Footy Boots. I'm about 35 metres out from the goal and, running on instinct, I do a snap kick of the ball. I watch as the footy flies through the...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world!Find out which football team plays inside a crocodile-shaped stadium.Discover...

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! When twins Noah and Jordie discover a secret letter from their long-lost Grandpa Galileo, they launch a rescue mission with the help...

An inspiring yet life-affirming story about a boy trapped in a coma after being hit by a car chasing after his dog, Lucky ‘Absorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heart’ GuardianRobbie lies in a coma, after a terrible car accident involving...

The drama of football and friendship takes to the pitch in this action-packed sporting novel from top-selling author Paul Stewart. 2-1 with minutes to go: Dale Juniors are about to win the schools' cup final – until Scott foots the ball into his own...

Yay! It’s match day! Come on a fast-paced football adventure – while practising counting from one to ten. Grab your kit, do your warm ups and get ready for the most exciting football match of the season!One little footballerWith an eager football dream...

Life lessons from the soccer field, from the bestselling author of Strong is the New Pretty.   A bruised shin, a bloody nose. Racing across the field into the arms of your teammates. Leaping high to save a goal. Getting up at dawn to kick ball...

Join the sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brilliant mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson.    It’s been a year since Seb, Hannah and Maria solved the mystery of the gold...

Did you enjoy watching the Matildas at the World Cup? Would you like to learn more about the sport you love?My Football Journal is the ultimate journal for all budding Matildas and Socceroos. With tips and tricks from Sam Kerr, this step-by-step guide...

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr’s awesome Kicking Goals series   Loved watching Australian Matildas superstar Sam Kerr in the World Cup? This bumper collection includes all five exciting stories in her awesome Kicking Goals series.   Sam teams...

Ninjas, Robots, and Baseball, oh, my! Join beloved childrens illustrator John Steven Gurney and rookie to the Fernwood Valley Fuzzies, Blossom Honey Possum, as they play ball in this triple play. Will the Fuzzies win a home run against the Rocky Ridge...

The Fernwood Valley Fuzzies have a baseball game set with the undefeated and impeccable Geartown Clankees. The Clankees perform like well-oiled machines…mainly because they are robots in disguise just wanting to fit in and feel the love of good...

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams.   The 2006...

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams.   It’s...

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams.   Sam Kerr is...

Discover the struggles and triumphs of fourth-grader Zayd Saleem as he pursues his dream of being a basketball star in this bind-up of the complete middle grade series from the acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice and More to the Story.Zayd Saleem has...

Michael Jordan’s mother and sister team up for this heartwarming and inspirational picture book about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.Michael Jordan.The mere mention of the name...

Age range 10+Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? This stunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and information, makes the case that it's KING JAMES! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time - and it takes...

Fully revised and updated!My First Book of Basketball, a Rookie Book from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of basketballwith a visual retelling of a professional basketballgame-from the jump ballto the game-winning basket!...

Fully revised and updated!My First Book of Football, aRookie Book from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of football with a visual retelling of an actual NFL game--from the nail-biting coin toss to the exhilarating winning...

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again!Batter up! Baseball is a game of legends. From diamond greats such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, this newly revised and updated edition of...

Kobe Bryant will forever be known as one of basketball's greatest superstars. Nicknamed "The Black Mamba," the Los Angeles Lakers legend left his mark on the game as a fierce competitor who lifted those around him and never settled for anything less than...

Age range 4 to 6Cami and Isa are very different sisters.Cami always wants to be perfect. She worries about it every single day! She follows all the rules, does all her homework on time, and never makes a fuss.Isa, on the other hand, is confident...

Become a basketball star in this interactive adventure. Make the right choices, upgrade your skills, and win the game!Moving to a new town isn't easy, especially when you're in high school. But at least you have basketball. It's a great way to keep busy...

At 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds, Aaron Judge emerged as the biggest story in baseball in 2017 with his monstrous home runs and record-breaking ability. A three-sport athlete in high school and a Division I ballplayer at Fresno State, the Californian was...

Age range 6 to 9This beautifully illustrated book covers 10 most popular sports and how they developed during the history, including the rules, equipment, and the star players.From the prehistory until today, this book provides young readers with a...

Due to a rare brain tumor, Vera Garcia's soccer career is suddenly sidelined at the start of her senior year. When her single mother Eliza, terrified at the thought of losing her only daughter, clings too tightly, both Vera's identity and her freedom are...

Finalist, Golden Poppy Award for Best Young Adult Fiction!"A timeless and triumphant story of courage in the face of opposition." -Foreword Reviews (starred review) It's 1974. Title IX has passed two years ago, but Louisa's high school still refuses to...

Age range 10+THE GAME WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.Magic doesn't seem possible for the West Bottom Badgers. They're the lowest-rankedbasketball team in their league, and they live in the poorest neighborhood in Dren.Nobody expects them to succeed at anything...

Bloomington High School Lions star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and hes got a coach who doesnt ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows...

The Chicago Bears are more than a football team-they are a legend. Founded in 1919, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-six players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and thirteen retired jerseys, it's no...

"A compelling introduction to Hank Greenberg for a new generation of baseball fans." --Kirkus ReviewsStory of MVP and Hall-of-Famer "Hammerin" Hank Greenberg, one of the greatest hitters of all time, and the first openly Jewish sports star. "Greenberg's...

Featuring dozens of iconic NBA superstars like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry, B is for Baller is the ultimate alphabet book for young hoops fans-whether they're taking their first shot at the...

With a new introduction by Giants beat writer Tom Rock! Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry could not have had two more divergent personalities. Yet, while working for the New York Giants in the mid-1950s under head coach Jim Lee Howell, the pair formed what...

Get your sports-loving kid excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of basketball, Learning STEM from Basketball presents an educational slam dunk. Unleash the inner...

A child's first introduction to sports Game on! Perfect for parents to share with their toddlers, this simple board book introduces kids to very basic vocabulary associated with this popular sports. The contemporary design features one word per page, a...