Children’s Books About Gymnastics

It takes courage to follow your dreams . . .Young gymnast Pearl dreams of winning gold in Paris. It’s what Mum would have wanted.However, elite training camp is super tough, even with the help of best friend Ryan and rising star, Jada-Rae.Think ice baths, rivalry ... sabotage.When others will do anything to win, what will Pearl risk? Safety? Morals? Friendships?This thrilling tale reminds us sport is about more than medals. It's about making friends, being brave and freeing your soul.An all-action sporting drama set in the world of gymnastics, from the author of Sister to a StarPacked full of friendships, drama and action; perfect for tweens aged 10-13 yearsAuthor Eloise Smith is a former Olympic fencer and three-time Commonwealth gold medal winner!

Tara loves gym and spends every spare moment practising in her garden.When she joins the Silverdale Gym Club, Tara's catapulted into their star team. But with so many new things to learn - like backflips, somersaults and handsprings, how will Tara ever catch up with her talented teammates?With a foreword by Olympic medal winner Beth Tweddle.

Love Cathy Cassidy or Jacqueline Wilson? Don't miss this gorgeous new series set in the heady world of gymnastics.Ellie has a dream … to become a world-class gymnast. When she’s offered a place at the prestigious London Gymnastics Academy, it looks like she has a chance to make that dream come true. But there are many obstacles to overcome, new friends to make, and rivalries to face! Will she make it, against all the odds?Making the Grade is the first book in the Somersaults and Dreams series, a rollercoaster ride full of friendship, rivalries, setbacks and triumphs, with echoes of classic stories like Ballet Shoes. Perfect for children aged 9 years and up.Also look out for:Rising StarGoing for GoldCate Shearwater lives in Wiltshire with her husband and two children. She was gloriously bad at gymnastics when she was younger but luckily the cartwheels skipped a generation and Somersaults and Dreams was written for Cate's gymnastic fantastic daughter, Elsie, and all her fabulous squad mates at Baskerville's Gym Club.

Learn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians.Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel.With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down some of the complicated moves used in gymnastics routines, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, the pommel horse, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with gymnastics.

Build your gymnastics skills with Sports Academy: GymnasticsLooking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important gymnastics skills you'll need. Full of tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from training to competing. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sport.

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series!How did Simone Biles become a superstar athlete and gold medallist? On a daytrip to the local sports centre, Simone discovered her natural talent for gymnastics. She signed up for regular training sessions and was soon performing incredible routines at competitions. Despite a challenging start in life, Simone went on to become one of the world's greatest athletes. Find out how this gymnast toughed it out in training and went on to win four Olympic gold medals.TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

In this book from the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the story of Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time.Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. She first tried out the sport after visiting her local gym on a school trip. Coaches spotted her natural talent and, after years of hard work, she began winning world championships and Olympic gold medals. Widely cited as the greatest gymnast of all time, Simone is also an advocate for mental health awareness, having famously put her health before her sport by withdrawing from the 2020 Olympic finals. This picture book tells her heroic story in a way that inspires young children to follow their dreams while taking care of themselves.

After a day of watching thrilling routines, a young gymnastics fan says goodnight to her favourite sport. From the vault and beam to the bars and floor, her favourite gymnasts soar to success until the very last flip. With action-packed rhyming text and energetic art, Goodnight Gymnastics will have little tumblers cheering for bedtime!

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Somersault is very acrobatic! When she wants to get somewhere she doesn't walk she does cartwheels instead.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

Harper’s passion is parkour. Moving over, under and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete - unless she joins a gymnastics team. Will Harper find the same passion for gymnastics as parkour?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.