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The world’s greatest players have assembled and here at Waterstones, we’ve got all the best children’s books to make sure you get the most out of the beautiful game.
Get all the facts and figures on your favourite teams and players with official guides. Want to play like your heroes? The F2 can show you all the skills you’ll need. Get yourself to Football School and find out why football explains the world! Or why not join Girls FC or Frankie and his Magic Football for fantastic football fun. And if all that weren’t enough, we’ve got puzzles, picture books and more. All the best titles to accompany you throughout a summer of football!
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In this special limited edition book, live the journeys of six football heroes as they begin down the road to glory. Learn how star players Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Manuel Neuer and Paul Pogba, stepped up for their national sides, and brought them through qualification - ready to go head to head this summer!
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The Official 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (TM) Kids' Handbook provides the perfect tournament companion for younger football fans. This book is bursting with information about the host country (Russia), plus the stadiums, star players, teams, FIFA World Cup facts and stats, as well as loads of games and quizzes.
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What does it take to get to the very top - to become truly 'World Class'? We are The F2 and we're going to show you what separates the Messis from the masses, the Kanes from the can'ts and the Neymars from the no-mores. We're going to show you how to elevate your game to the World Stage.
Our book reveals the secrets of your favourite footballers a...
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What makes the ultimate Sunday League footballer? YouTube star ChrisMD has turned amateur Sunday afternoon kick-arounds into a social media event - and now, for the first time, he's sharing all of his secrets. Chris's debut book also includes behind-the-scenes photos from his life as a YouTuber, plus his proudest moments, biggest embarrassments and favourite memories.
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Grab your football boots and get ready for the summer of football in this incredible journey around the globe! Football is enjoyed in every nation of the world by millions and millions of different people. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure is a celebration of the beautiful game that will take you through all of the planet's continents.
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The second book in the groundbreaking new series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through football. This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads - and it's all about football. What more could football fan want?
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Test your football knowledge with over 300 funny and fascinating questions about international games. How much do you know about the world game - and the world? Test yourself and your friends with over 300 brain-busting questions from Football School. Packed with hilarious cartoons and fascinating trivia, this is the perfect way for fans to learn more about the beautiful game.
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Packed with brilliant footy puzzles from the makers of the UK's best football magazine! Includes spot the difference puzzles, wordsearches, true or false puzzles, crosswords, wordfits, player and team quizzes, anagrams, transfer trackers, odd one out puzzles and loads more! Test your football knowledge!
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Record every game in this brilliant sticker diary from the makers of Match! magazine. Make your predictions and pick your dream team. Record every match - write in the team line-ups, use stickers to record each goal, card and win. The perfect gift for young footy fans!
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The greatest goals... The most spectacular saves... The top 40 footballers of all time are here! Every player is a winner in their own way, but who will you choose as your hero? Jam-packed full of fun footie facts about who each legend played for, how many goals they scored and the special skills they had, this is the perfect read for football fans all over the world.
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Join the Girls FC as they show the world what it really means to play like a girl! "My name is Megan Fawcett and this is the story of how I set up the best football team in the world. Get ready for kick-off!"
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Magic meets football in this fun-filled series from legendary footballer Frank Lampard, for readers aged 5 and up. Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - whether it's real or on-screen! When Frankie is injured the magic football brings Frankie's gaming avatar through into the real world, it seems like they've got a perfect substitute.
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Everyone at Barry's school has gone football crazy, but Barry gets thrown out of the team (the Mogden Maniacs) for being completely rubbish. Then it turns out that his best friend Bunky is a super striker - so Barry becomes his manager. The cup final match is approaching and Bunky's getting carried away with his football fame - can Barry keep his head in the game?
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When the Mr Men and Little Miss decide to stage their own football tournament, Mr Small is desperate to join in - but will he be just too small to make it into the team? With legendary saves from Little Miss Somersault, clever tactics from Little Miss Bossy, and Mr Noisy as the loudest referee around, this game of football is like no other!
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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!
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This in-depth guide for younger readers contains everything they need to become true 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (TM) experts. There are team and star-player profiles, complemented by outstanding big-match photographs, as well as a results chart to fill in after each match. Illustrated with over 120 amazing images, all 32 teams are featured together with profiles of 36 star players.
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Pick up your pens and pencils and get creative - the biggest ever FIFA World Cup is here! The Official 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (TM) Activity and Colouring Book is packed with star players to colour in, plus spot the difference games, dot to dots and word searches, all based on 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (TM)!
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This 2018 edition has been fully revised and updated, making it the perfect gift book for young football fans around the world.
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