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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
Traces the personal life and baseball career of the Puerto Rican baseball superstar, from his childhood love of the game through his professional career and untimely death to his election to the Hall of Fame in 1973.
From the beloved author of Tweet Cute comes Emma Lord's You Have a
Match, a hilarious and heartfelt novel of romance, sisterhood, and
friendship. When Abby signs up for a DNA service, it's mainly to
support her friend and secret love interest, Leo. After all, she
knows who she is already: avid photographer, injury-prone tree
climber, best friend to Leo and Connie. When the DNA service
reveals Abby has a secret sister, shimmery-haired Instagram star
Savannah Tully, it's hard to believe they're from the same planet,
never mind the same parents - especially considering Savannah,
queen of green smoothies, is only a year and a half older than Abby
herself. The logical course of action? Meet up at summer camp
(obviously) and figure out why Abby's parents gave Savvy up for
adoption. But there are complications: Savvy is a rigid
rule-follower and total narc. Leo is the camp's co-chef, putting
Abby's growing feelings for him on blast. And her parents have a
secret that threatens to unravel everything. But part of life is
showing up, leaning in, and learning to fit all your awkward pieces
together. Because sometimes, the hardest things can also be the
best ones. 'A YA contemporary set at summer camp? Count us in.' -
BuzzFeed 'Heartfelt and engaging, You Have a Match is a masterclass
on love in all its forms.' - Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly
Devastated and Perfect on Paper
Show jumping, gymnastics, surfing, tennis and swimming are just a
few of the sports featured in this exciting sticker book. Dress the
dolls in outfits for their different sporting events.
Basketball is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in
the game by learning about the rules of the sport, the equipment
needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they
can practice a key basketball skill to have even more fun on the
court.
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author
Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sonia Albert!
'Full of colour and energy ... bravo' JAMILA GAVIN 'Utterly
charming, inspiring and gripping ... An absolute must-read!' KIERAN
LARWOOD 'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin,
caught up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the
truth. This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth
and friendship too.' KEITH GRAY 'Exhilarating and heartwarming - a
story that shows the true power of the pen. Shah's tremendous
talent shines on every page.' CARLIE SOROSIAK Abandoned on the
Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish
to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his
friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The
Mumbai Sun. As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children
uncover corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum
from bulldozers. But against some of the most powerful forces in
the city, can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the
truth to light? Not to mention win the most important cricket match
ever ... A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written
against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives meets
Slumdog Millionaire Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's
Fiction Competition 2020 Wonderfully illustrated by Sonia Albert
and starring a lovable ensemble cast of characters Tackles tough
topics such as social justice and truth in journalism with a
lightness of touch
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Kerfuffle
(Hardcover)
Cindy Bertrand-Flores; Edited by Marie Gaudet; Illustrated by Emily Zieroth
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R516
Discovery Miles 5 160
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Cheslin roared with happiness as the final whistle blew in Yokohama. They were champions! Later, as his captain lifted the 2019 Rugby World Cup trophy into the air, he felt prouder than he'd ever been before - of himself, his team and his country.
Cheslin Kolbe tells the story of a kid from Kraaifontein, Cape Town, whose talent took him to international sports stardom, first to Toulouse, France, and eventually to the call-up that would change his life forever: to play for the Springbok 2019 World Cup squad. It's the heartwarming story of a small player with a big heart whose signature sidestep helped the Springboks win the World Cup trophy for South Africa.
Cheslin Kolbe is part of the "Road to Glory" series, which covers some of South Africa's sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.
Nita and Sohail are thrilled when they win scholarships to attend
the Alaska Young Explorers program. Both kids could use the prize
money to help their families and set out to compete as hard as they
can. But things take a turn when they're paired up on an
expedition. The two make a misstep while hiking down a glacier and
find themselves in dangerous territory. Nita and Sohail will have
to depend on each other and learn to work together ... if they want
to survive the Alaskan wilderness.
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Spinderella
(Board book)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Sebastien Braun
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R198
Discovery Miles 1 980
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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A fantastic football story, perfect for children learning to count,
from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. Spinderella the
spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with
her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders
should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals!
Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan ...
Football, spiders and counting - what's not to love! The perfect
picture book for children of all ages - boys and girls alike.
Now available in bilingual Spanish! Come along on a lively, lyrical
exploration of the world's most beloved sports. Rhyming text and
energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce
the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball,
track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and
swimming. Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated
illustrator Christiane Engel, whose previous Barefoot credits
include Baby's First Words, Dump Truck Disco, Knick Knack Paddy
Whack, and Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest.
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