Whether they’re scoring goals on the pitch or admiring the football stars who do, our range of books is perfect for any young football lover. From inspiring footballer diaries that introduce children to real-life legends, to thrilling fiction stories that bring matches to life, there’s something here for every young fan with a love of the beautiful game.
It's a lovely day and Spot and his friends are ready to play football together. Spot and Helen are captains of the red and blue teams, but who will score the most goals?
Join the group of animal friends and the much-loved Spot as they learn it's the taking part that counts - and, most importantly, have fun.
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
Join Danny and Dinosaur at the Galaxy Cup football final! When the sneaky, cheating Saturn Slimers cover Danny’s favourite team in goo, Dino and Danny need to come up with a game plan… Can Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?
With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he's officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.
As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
A superb collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game - from the highs to the lows and everything in-between.
Written in a variety of verse forms - sonnets, rhyming couplets and more. As good as previous collections!
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
Jake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He's worried about his height though - what if he's too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is quick on the ball and scores - he's made it! Jake can't wait to pull on his shirt and join the team. But someone at the club wants to make his life difficult. Can Jake face up to the bullies and become man of the match again?
Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United's under-twelves.
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
Have you ever met a yeti playing football, a very tricky sea monster or a REAL phantom on the ghost train at the funfair?
Jake has, and here's what happened when he met them! (Nobody believed him, of course.) Why not read all about his adventures and decide for yourself?
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
The World Cup is where LEGENDS take to the pitch. Discover how icons like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Pelé all helped their national teams win the ultimate prize with this interactive book, packed with incredible moments from seven of the best men’s football World Cup competitions in history.
Filled with facts and stats, quizzes, and exciting illustrations, this fast-paced book is perfect for even the most reluctant readers! Dive into the drama, the goals, and the greatest players, and experience the magic of the FIFA World Cup like never before.
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
It really is a funny old game, isn’t it? After making jaws drop with his incredible footie skills, 13-year-old Matt is offered the chance to join a Premiership football team! Naturally, his younger sister and manager (yep, manager!) – as well as the narrator of Matt’s adventure – Bridie, hops along for the ride and guides us through one wacky adventure on and off the pitch. A story of fun, fame, fortune, family, and friendship can be found in this hilarious book by bestselling author Morris Gleitzman.
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
This year’s World Cup will be the biggest football tournament EVER! 5ive Guys FC are here to guide you through every moment, their unofficial companion guide packed full of football wisdom about your favourite teams and players, as well as pages to fill in before, during and after each game.
This interactive guide to the World Cup includes space to map out your fantasy football dream teams (plus our own fantasy teams), pages to write down your predictions and record the scores and vital stats as the tournament progresses, the rising and super star players to look out for and 5ive Guys FC's brilliant football wisdom about World Cups past and present!
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
Three Lionesses
Lionesses are brave. They fiercely look out for one another. They stick together. And they will roar as loud as they need to, to make sure their voices are heard.
Ella, Georgia and Nikita have learned so much from football that can apply to everyday life, from joining a new squad, to stepping up to take a penalty, and getting back up when life (or a footballer) knocks you down. With the true stories of how they got to where they are today and tons of practical tips, this book will help young readers embrace who they are, ignite their spark, go after their goals and find their team - because no Lioness is complete without their pride.
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
Scoring goals sounds simple, right? Get the ball and put it in the back of the net. Then do a celebratory dance! Easy. The truth is, scoring goals is not easy. Not easy at all. So how do your favourite strikers like Haaland, Russo and Mbappé do it?
Strikers come in all different shapes and sizes, and there are LOTS of ways to score a goal. Whether you’re going to take a left-footed shot from nine yards out during the first fifteen minutes, or an unbelievable header from inside the penalty area at the end of the second half, this book will give you the skills, techniques, tactics and mindset needed to be a top striker and improve every aspect of your game.
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
Things begin to go wrong for Jaz when her mum moves out, leaving her family behind. Determined to fix everything, she creates her own girl's football team to be the star her mum always wanted.
First, she recruits a brilliant new group of friends to join her team. But after a shaky start, seven very different personalities to manage, and no one at school taking the girls' team seriously, football stardom feels a long way off. Can Jaz keep everyone - and herself - out of trouble long enough to convince her mum to come home?
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
Written with author and TV writer Ivor Baddiel, in this fun and fact-packed book, Gary Lineker shares 50 of his favourite football moments that highlight the many awe-inspiring, heart-warming and eye-opening moments that have changed the game - and sometimes the world - forever.
From pioneering players, trailblazing managers, and incredible tales both on and off the pitch, this book contains everything you ever wanted to know about the beautiful game. And with Gamechanger Awards presented by Gary to incredible teams and players throughout, this is the ultimate gift for young footie fans everywhere.
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
The Lionesses are heading into a big football tournament – and when I say big, I mean BIG. I’m so excited, but I’m nervous too. So my manager suggested I write all my feelings down in a diary. Now, I know a diary is meant to be top-secret, but I want to share this with YOU!
So I’m going to write down EXACTLY what goes down behind the scenes - the highs, the lows and the funny bits in-between - from the training sessions, to the funny pranks us Lionesses play on each other, to the pre-match meals and the post-match celebrations. And I’ll squeeze in a load of flashbacks too … I have far too many amazing memories to keep to myself!
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
Saving goals sounds simple, right? Watch the ball as it flies towards you and stop it from getting over the line. Then fall to your knees in relief knowing you've just saved another epic goal! Easy. The truth is, saving goals is not easy. Not easy at all. So how do your favourite goalkeepers like Alisson, Hampton and Courtois do it?
There are LOTS of ways to make a save – whether you're going to make a fingertip save from a powerful shot or an unbelievable dive to stop a penalty kick - this book will give you the skills, techniques, tactics and mindsets needed to be a top keeper and improve every aspect of your game.
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
