Football gifts for 8 to 9 year olds

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle brings his soccer ‘A’ game everywhere he goes...even abroad! Born and raised in a small town, 12-year-old Leo has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane…but he...

As excitement builds in the run-up to the world's greatest football competition, the official 2026 FIFA World Cup Kids' Handbook provides the perfect World Cup companion for young football fans. This book is bursting with information about the host nations...

From the playground to the Premier League, Leo K. Doyle is a football star in the UK... but a football wannabe in the highly competitive, international Tournament of Champions. Leo tries to lead his team to glory in some of...

In the enchanting and educational book Leo Messi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, readers embark on a captivating journey through the life of one of football's most legendary figures. As part of the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,...

Is Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? In this REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with CR7's story so far and include his stats and achievements since he returned to Premier League in 2021.Did you know that...

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle brings his soccer skills and sports savvy to all that he does…even riding the bench. Leo has beaten all the odds and made the roster of a Premier League youth...

From the playground to the Premier League, Leo K. Doyle knows how to keep calm and play ball...even when faced with his biggest challenge yet—the London Dragons. Leo and his teammates are riding high after their performance in the Tournament...

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle has dodged and dribbled his way to football stardom...but is he prepared to represent his country at the Cup of Nations? Leo has become a star in the Youth Premier...

Count down the 100 most significant records from the beautiful game, showcasing the greatest teams, the most prolific goal scorers, the fastest strikes, the highest-scoring matches and much more. Whether you're new to football or an expert in XG, satisfy...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers-as well as fans of all ages! Help your little...

Master curve and swerve kicks with ease, accelerating learning and enhancing soccer skills. Kick, curve, and control like the pros! Practise solo or with friends in any open space. The advanced aerodynamic design helps you master directional changes, swerve shots,...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Kylian Mbappe your ultimate football hero?...

In Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup, young readers get a snapshot of some of the tournament's greatest-ever performers from both the men's and women's editions. Players include Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and many more. Following their journey from little...

Perfectly sized at Size 5 (22cm) for both soccer and basketball, the Silent Shot Crossover allows you to dribble, pass, and shoot in stealthy silence! The Silent Shot ball is engineered to master both sports effortlessly. With its innovative design,...

Who are currently the best players in world football? Is Mo Salah still the most prolific in front of goal or is Ousmane Dembele at PSG who's claiming the top spot? Which midfielder has the most impact on a game...

Is Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years, Haaland's meteoric rise has seen him become a goal machine for both Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund...

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle has always had a great first touch... but what about his first crush? Or first time encountering a team as feared as the Southwark Scorpions? Fresh off his success with...

If you're a true fan of The Reds then this is the book for you! Currently regarded as one of the best club sides in the world, besides the domestic titles, Liverpool FC have won a raft of international competitions,...

Take a trip around the world of football and discover the most unbelievable moments from the truly global game. Think you know everything about the world of football? Have you heard of ... The amazing football match played on the...

If you're a true fan of Los Blancos, then you need this book! One of the greatest football clubs in history, Real Madrid CF have not only dominated Spanish football but have also achieved massive international success—winning a record number...

Build a winning soccer team in the Monopoly Deal FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition card game! Its a fast-paced game of unpredictable highs and lows, as players compete to be the first to collect 3 player sets, each in a...

Shoot 'em in for the win! The Connect 4 Shots FIFA World Cup 2026 game is fast-paced, frenzied fun, as 2 players or teams race to get 4 shots in a row! Count down to start: 3-2-1-BOOM! Then use the...

Learn everything there is to know about the groundbreaking career of one of the greatest soccer players of all time in The Totally Awesome World of Cristiano Ronaldo! Are you a soccer superfan? Want to dive into the life of...

Is Lionel Messi your number 1 footballer? In this NEWLY REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with Messi's story so far and feature his stats and achievements since he left Barcelona for PSG after 18 glorious seasons,...

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches theultimate activity book, packed with tons of on-the-page quizzes,puzzles and drawing tasks relating to today's major football stars andgreatest football tournaments, as well as legends of the game. Testyour brainpower, wit and creative...

FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, Football Rules the World is perfect for young readers aged five and up.Discover how association football grew from a simple game into the world's most widely followed sport, inspiring fans across continents and generations. From...

Dribble and laugh your head off with the super-popular Funny Kid series! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. When Max discovers that everyone is more interested in watching soccer than his...

Is England the team you cheer for at every EUROs or World Cup? Currently ranked among the top ten, the team has featured in no less than 16 World Cup finals, winning it in 1966, and then came so close...

A companion to the FIFA 2026 Football World Cup from the UK's biggest YouTube football channel. Welcome to the ultimate companion guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026, through the eyes of your favourite football team, 5IVE GUYS FC. Not...

Filled with quizzes, stats, and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Marcus Rashford your ultimate football hero? His...

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Travis and Jason Kelce—star NFL players, brothers, and podcast hosts. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! What's it...

This fully illustrated picture book tells the story of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo in a fun, simple way that's perfect for the very youngest football fan.Is Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? In this brilliant non-fiction picture book, young readers...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstars: Son Rules, the dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, shine their spotlight on Asia's biggest soccer star of the 21st century, Son Heung-min. They chart the South Korean's rise to superstardom, from his...

Get ready to meet the mighty Manchester United in this action-packed, fun-filled guide for young fans! Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated with Dan Green's hilarious cartoon-style artwork, this book takes readers on a journey through the club's incredible history:...

FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, this laugh-out-loud Football Superstars book is packed with hundreds of football jokes guaranteed to raise a smile.From silly one-liners to groan-worthy gags about players, matches and the world game, this book is bursting with humour...

Learn about the inspiring story of David Beckham! The much-loved footballer who grew up dreaming of scoring goals for his favourite team. Little David always knew that he wanted to be a footballer. Growing up, he and his family supported...

Discover a new fun football fact for every day of the year! The Football School team is back again in full colour following on from the success of The Football School Encyclopedia. This bumper bundle gives the reader a fact...

96 Facts About FIFA is the ultimate fact book and journal about the world's premier authority on soccer and its biggest tournaments, like the World Cup. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this book is...

Meet Neymar - the football legend!In Football Stories: Neymar, young readers will find out how Neymar became a goal-scoring machine - starting from when he was just a talented young player! With simple text and engaging full-colour art from the...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Eden Hazard your ultimate football hero?...

Is Gareth Southgate your ultimate hero in football? Discover how this 'posh' boy survived the mean jokes about his nose to become a dependable defender for club and country, and then after retiring as a player, make it all the...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Raheem Sterling your ultimate football hero?...

Who isn't a fan of the Lionesses?! Currently ranked among the world's top five, the current team have grown into a powerhouse and claimed their place as the best in Europe on home soil in that thrilling final at Wembley...

In this fun and fact-filled book, Football Superstars: Palmer Rules' dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, tell the story of the rise of Cole Palmer, England's attacking midfielder who has lit up the Premier League with Chelsea. They chart the Englishman's...

Almost a century old, the FIFA World Cup has been the biggest stage for the game's greatest players, and now we bring them together in this action-packed book, featuring 50 stars who have set records and created history along the...

Get ready for a globe-trotting football adventure in this superstar-packed guide to the greatest players in World Cup history! From Pele and Maradona to Marta and Alex Morgan, this book celebrates the legends who lit up the world's biggest stage....

Gunnersaurus, the iconic mascot of Arsenal FC, has gone missing!From crowded stadiums to beach-side five-a-side tournaments, can you find Arsenal's lucky charm and return him safe to the Emirates Stadium?With over 200 characters and items to find, plus a host...

Marcus Atkinson is a golf pro (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his swing. Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Jürgen Klopp, the game-changing football manager and inspirational leader. Little Jürgen grew up in a village in Germany's Black Forest and spent most...

Who are currently the best players in world football in the women's game? Is Aitana Bonmati—winner of the Champions League, World Cup, and Ballon d'Or in the same year—the game's biggest star in 2026? Or is it actually Caroline Graham...

Ready for kick-off? In this fast-paced two-player soccer game, you’ll battle for the ball, make clever moves, and race to score. With cheering fans and live commentary, every match feels like a real stadium – right in your room! Tonieplay...

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of football. Meet the dog that saved Manchester United!Discover the match that was played...

In Football Stories: Kerr young readers will find out how Sam Kerr became one of the world's most famous footballers. With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans....

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Lieke Martens your ultimate football heroine? She...

FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH COMIC-STYLE CARTOONS, this action-packed Football Superstars story is perfect for young readers aged five and up.Is Sam Kerr your ultimate football hero? One of the greatest players in the history of the women's game, Kerr is the...

Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Play Football is where football meets Mini Monsters in the latest addition to the much-loved chapter book series. Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for...

Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends! Ella and Olivia are sports stars! Whether it’s playing soccer, swimming, competing in netball or the school sports carnival, nothing beats playing sport with your friends!

Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Lucy Bronze your ultimate football heroine? The...

Is Jack Grealish your ultimate football hero? A creative and energetic presence in midfield, Grealish made his name at Aston Villa before making the move to Manchester City for a reported 100 million, a British transfer fee record.By that point,...

Is Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? One of the best advanced playmakers in world football today, De Bruyne is part of the star-studded Manchester City team which has won both the EFL Cup and Premier League title. With...

This is the story of Son Heung-min, one of football's biggest global superstars! Football Stories: Son is a fantastic, fully illustrated unofficial picture book based on the best-selling Football Superstars series. Inside, young readers will discover the incredible story of...

Featuring breathtaking photography, The World's Greatest Football Stadiums takes you on a tour of over 30 legendary venues around the globe. Packed with key facts and stats presented in eye-catching infographics, the book includes stunning aerial and panoramic shots that...

This fully illustrated picture book tells the story of football superstar Mohamed Salah in a fun, simple way that's perfect for the very youngest football fan. In Football Stories: Salah, young readers will find out how Egyptian superstar Mo Salah...

Is Poland's premier striker Robert Lewandowski your ultimate football hero? One of the best strikers of all time, he has netted more than 500 senior career goals for club and country in his career.He has been named to the UEFA...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! This is the story of Jordan Henderson, captain of Liverpool Football Club and midfield powerhouse for the England national team. Follow his exciting journey from kicking a football on the...