Ollie Mann – illustratör

Celebrate World Book Day 2026 and dive into the most unbelievable World Cup stories you never knew, in the football-packed World Book Day special, by bestselling author Matt Oldfield. Perfect for football fans and reluctant readers.Have you heard of . . .* The greatest World Cup final ever, featuring the GOATs: Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi?* The incredible tale of stormy seas and football-fanatic kings at the first World Cup tournament?* The biggest upset in international football history, featuring five-time winners, Brazil?Plus, discover the incredible stats and facts behind the greatest World Cup players, the most incredible matches, iconic hosts, super stadiums, amazing managers and more. Including:* incredible football stories for young readers* famous footballers and their real-life stories* amazing sports stories for kids* illustrations, stats and football facts for young readersThe exclusive World Book Day special, for football-mad kids everywhere, is the latest in the top-of-the-league series: Unbelievable Football.*This book has not been authorised, licensed or endorsed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or any associated company.

***'A book that all children should read' - Matthew Syed***-> Did you know that a toy spaceship can teach you about inflation?-> Or that a pooping cow can show you how to invest your pocket money?-> And that even the greatest detectives have been fooled by fake news and dancing fairies?The world is often full of bamboozling headlines and numbers that don't add up. But don't panic. Within these pages you will transform into a Truth Detective, hunting down the truth about the world around you. You will meet heroic truth detectives, such as Florence Nightingale who started a revolution with a pie chart. You will encounter dastardly villains who have tried to trip us up with dodgy data and misinformation. And you will learn how being smart and savvy with numbers, will help you be smart and savvy about everything else in life too.So grab your detective cap, pick up your magnifying glass and start seeing the world like never before.A must read for curious kids from presenter of BBC Radio 4's "More or Less", Tim Harford and with wonderful illustrations to enjoy by Ollie Mann.***LONGLISTED for the SLA's Information Book Awards 2024***

The perfect true football stories for the football-mad kid in your life*WINNER of the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year**The bestselling football book now revised and updated with NEW BONUS STORIES*Do you think you now everything there is to know about football?Have you heard of ...* The psychic octopus who could predict the winner?* The Lioness who helped her country achieve European glory?* The dog detective who saved the World Cup trophy?* The superstar footballer who never actually played football?* Or the local hero who ended his club's 70-year wait for a major trophy?Discover the most inspirational stories, the most incredible real-life stories, and the always completely unbelievable football stories you never knew. From bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is part of the Unbelievable Football series - showcasing true tales from the world's favourite game where there's everything to play for and anything can happen. Including:* football stories for young readers* famous footballers and their real-life stories* incredible sports stories for kids* illustrations and football facts, perfect for young readers

Bold, bright and fabulous just like you! This vibrant sticker book includes 200+ Pride themed stickers, featuring rainbows, Pride flags, pronouns and empowering slogans, all beautifully illustrated to be a source of inspiration, whether you're gay, bi, queer, intersex, trans, non-binary or an ally.Stick a rainbow on your laptop, a slogan on your water bottle or a Pride symbol in your journal, these stickers are a colourful and powerful reminder to take pride in yourself and the LGBTQIA+ community. Technical Information: 200+ StickersSmall, medium and largeDurable and glossyNot suitable for children under three years due to small parts.