This box includes the following books:
Paperback: The Funniest Football Joke Book Ever! By Joe King Illustrated by Nigel Baines
What did the ref say to the chicken who tripped a defender?
Fowl
Why was the footballer upset on his birthday?
He got a red card
Even if we lose the Euros!
"Footballing funnies guaranteed to keep the most miserable fan laughing"
LoveReading4Kids
"Delve into this delightful collection for jokes, loony limericks and cheeky football chants."
TBK Mag
"There are plenty of giggles, making it worth checking out for football fans counting down the seconds to the World Cup."
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Hardcover: Life Changing Magic of Chess By Ashley, Maurice
Chess is a bit like doing magic.
The pieces come alive and you're the magician.
You get to move them where you like, within the rules of the game.
Cool, huh? So let me take you back to the very beginning and show you how it's done...
Discover why the world's first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from the Bronx to a world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game.
Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.
This practical biographical handbook for readers 6+ offers:
-A child-friendly, joy-filled introduction to the game of chess
-Inspirational words and advice from the first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley
-Step-by-step instructions on how to play the game of chess
-Explanatory pictures of basic and advanced chess skills
With fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Denis Angelov, and in the words of Maurice Ashley, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life's passion.
Hardcover: Life Changing Magic of Skateboarding By Brown, Sky
Let me tell you a secret: skateboarding is magic.
I don't mean you have to be a magician to do it.
In fact, anyone can skateboard.
I'm going to show you exactly how I do it, why I do it and what I love most about it.
So come with me...
Learn how Sky Brown, the youngest person to win a medal in skateboarding at the Olympics, fell in love with the sport. Then, she'll share how to skateboard - from flip tricks and grab tricks to air tricks and slide tricks - and offers insider tips and sage advice for young fans around the world.
Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.
This practical biographical handbook for readers 6+ features:
-A joy-filled introduction to the sport of skateboarding
-Words by world renowned skateboarding sensation, Sky Brown
-Step-by-step instructions
-Explanatory illustrations of basic and advanced skateboarding tricks
With fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Shaw Davidson, and in the words of Sky Brown herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life's passion.
This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.
Hardback: The Story of the Olympics By Minna Lacey Illustrated by Paddy Mounter
A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games.
Internet links to carefully selected websites allow children to access the very best sites to support this book and enhance their learning experience. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
