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Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers: How 12 World-Class Athletes Overcame Challenges and Rose to the Top

Description:

Are you looking for the perfect book for the young sports fan in your life?

Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons?

This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life and how those obstacles made them stronger and the person they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This book will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past.

Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers is the perfect gift for the sports-obsessed child in your life.

This book features the following:

  • 12 inspirational sports stories of your favorite athletes
  • Quotes from each of the athletes on what their struggles meant to them personally
  • New information that largely goes untold when talking about each athlete
  • Remarkable illustrations of each athlete throughout the chapters.

This book celebrates the history of sports by highlighting not only some of the greatest athletes of all time but also the struggles that made them who they are today. It focuses less on the accomplishments of the athletes on the field or the court, but the journey to their success and how that can inspire your child in the classroom and in life.

We leave no sport untouched as we drift between popular sports like basketball and football into the more unheralded sports like track and field and boxing. If nothing else, your child will have a greater appreciation for the history of sports and learn about some new icons of their day.

For every parent, this book gives you the opportunity to teach life lessons to your child in a new light. You can use this book as the background for larger life talks about perseverance and commitment. You can use these athletes as examples of people who beat the odds to become the famous athletes they became.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for aspiring athletes

J. · May 26, 2025

Great book for aspiring athletes. Got it for my sport obsessed kid and he loves it! He’s 5 and he loves reading it at night! Definitely a great book for sport lovers! I love that it highlights the challenges that the athletes faced and outcome after dedication and hard work teaching kids it doesn’t just come on a silver platter for many of the athletes they idolize that no matter what limitation you have in life you can overcome if you work hard.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for grandson

K. · June 5, 2025

Got this for our grandson who is an avid sports player and history buff. Read through it before giving it to him and the stories are easily relatable and easy to understand. A book he will think of when he is on his journeys and needs some inspiration.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift

F.A.C. · August 2, 2025

Got this for my nephew who is a huge wheel of time and sports fan. He loved it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Sports fanatics

F. · January 14, 2023

Nice book but def for older teen and adult. Purchased for my 4th grader…but I think he needed more photos/pictures. Not necessarily what I was hoping or expecting. But still a good book for FANS!

5.0 out of 5 stars Info

A.C. · July 14, 2025

Great book with informative stories for my grandson

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun gift!!

M.F. · August 7, 2025

Great xmas gift!

5.0 out of 5 stars ‘Winning’ redefined - an excellent survey of inspirational athletes

G.H. · November 10, 2022

Author Kurt Taylor understands the impact of playing sports in developing life lessons for youngsters, as this inspiring book about famous athletes who overcame challenges to become icons attests. His mini-biographies address nearly all sports, an inclusive stance that makes the book applicable to all players. The figures he discusses include baseball champ Jim Abbott who overcame a birth defect right arm problem, football player Josh Allen who climbed from the bottom to the top through persistence, gymnast Simone Biles’ perseverance, basketball star Steph Curry maintaining his purpose, surfer Bethany Hamilton winning despite the loss of an arm by a shark attack, basketball champ LeBron James and his respect for others, soccer player Lionel Messi’s small size, soccer great Pele’s rise, track star Wilma Rudolph overcoming polio and other diseases, boxer Mike Tyson’s ‘fighting‘ flaw, footballer Kurt Warner, and tennis pro Serena Williams’ now famous life story. Each athlete’s biography closes with a quote from them - words that are bound to inspire every young reader, heightening their love for their game and instilling in them that power to overcome obstacles.

5.0 out of 5 stars My son approves

S. · May 24, 2025

My 8 year old son said he did enjoy the book. Only read the people that he likes and he learned a lot about them.

As The Title Promises, Truly Inspirational!

A.T. · November 10, 2022

Terrific read and as the title promises, truly inspirational.A lot of kids who watch sports stars at the top of their game think that either it was down to a lucky break, or that they themselves aren't capable of doing the same.This little book dispels both of these myths. Many top players worked incredibly hard to achieve their success and if you're willing put in the same time and effort, then you can follow in their footsteps.It won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is and isn't that a valuable life lesson!

Book

F. · August 31, 2025

Son loved this

Good for young kids

T.H. · June 12, 2023

Bought for my 10yr old and it’s a bit simplistic. Would recommend for age 6-8yr olds. Nice stories in one place.

Inspirational

R. · November 12, 2022

If you or your child are into any sport this is the book for you. A great read to keep you motivated and keep on pushing yourself to achieve your goals on and off the sports fields. A book to put a smile on your face.

Really nice

B.L. · January 6, 2025

Perfect for my grandson

Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers: How 12 World-Class Athletes Overcame Challenges and Rose to the Top

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Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers: How 12 World-Class Athletes Overcame Challenges and Rose to the Top

Product ID: UO0OYTWI5OE
Condition: New

4.6

Type: Paperback

AED6625

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by

Free delivery on orders over AED 200

Return and refund policies

Imported From: United States

At bolo.ae, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.

We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, including images, descriptions, and reviews, is provided by third-party vendors. bolo.ae is not responsible for any claims, promotions, or representations made within product content or images. For more accurate or detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer directly or reach out to Bolo Support.

Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

bolo.ae operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Are you looking for the perfect book for the young sports fan in your life?

Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons?

This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life and how those obstacles made them stronger and the person they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This book will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past.

Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers is the perfect gift for the sports-obsessed child in your life.

This book features the following:

  • 12 inspirational sports stories of your favorite athletes
  • Quotes from each of the athletes on what their struggles meant to them personally
  • New information that largely goes untold when talking about each athlete
  • Remarkable illustrations of each athlete throughout the chapters.

This book celebrates the history of sports by highlighting not only some of the greatest athletes of all time but also the struggles that made them who they are today. It focuses less on the accomplishments of the athletes on the field or the court, but the journey to their success and how that can inspire your child in the classroom and in life.

We leave no sport untouched as we drift between popular sports like basketball and football into the more unheralded sports like track and field and boxing. If nothing else, your child will have a greater appreciation for the history of sports and learn about some new icons of their day.

For every parent, this book gives you the opportunity to teach life lessons to your child in a new light. You can use this book as the background for larger life talks about perseverance and commitment. You can use these athletes as examples of people who beat the odds to become the famous athletes they became.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for aspiring athletes

J. · May 26, 2025

Great book for aspiring athletes. Got it for my sport obsessed kid and he loves it! He’s 5 and he loves reading it at night! Definitely a great book for sport lovers! I love that it highlights the challenges that the athletes faced and outcome after dedication and hard work teaching kids it doesn’t just come on a silver platter for many of the athletes they idolize that no matter what limitation you have in life you can overcome if you work hard.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for grandson

K. · June 5, 2025

Got this for our grandson who is an avid sports player and history buff. Read through it before giving it to him and the stories are easily relatable and easy to understand. A book he will think of when he is on his journeys and needs some inspiration.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift

F.A.C. · August 2, 2025

Got this for my nephew who is a huge wheel of time and sports fan. He loved it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Sports fanatics

F. · January 14, 2023

Nice book but def for older teen and adult. Purchased for my 4th grader…but I think he needed more photos/pictures. Not necessarily what I was hoping or expecting. But still a good book for FANS!

5.0 out of 5 stars Info

A.C. · July 14, 2025

Great book with informative stories for my grandson

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun gift!!

M.F. · August 7, 2025

Great xmas gift!

5.0 out of 5 stars ‘Winning’ redefined - an excellent survey of inspirational athletes

G.H. · November 10, 2022

Author Kurt Taylor understands the impact of playing sports in developing life lessons for youngsters, as this inspiring book about famous athletes who overcame challenges to become icons attests. His mini-biographies address nearly all sports, an inclusive stance that makes the book applicable to all players. The figures he discusses include baseball champ Jim Abbott who overcame a birth defect right arm problem, football player Josh Allen who climbed from the bottom to the top through persistence, gymnast Simone Biles’ perseverance, basketball star Steph Curry maintaining his purpose, surfer Bethany Hamilton winning despite the loss of an arm by a shark attack, basketball champ LeBron James and his respect for others, soccer player Lionel Messi’s small size, soccer great Pele’s rise, track star Wilma Rudolph overcoming polio and other diseases, boxer Mike Tyson’s ‘fighting‘ flaw, footballer Kurt Warner, and tennis pro Serena Williams’ now famous life story. Each athlete’s biography closes with a quote from them - words that are bound to inspire every young reader, heightening their love for their game and instilling in them that power to overcome obstacles.

5.0 out of 5 stars My son approves

S. · May 24, 2025

My 8 year old son said he did enjoy the book. Only read the people that he likes and he learned a lot about them.

As The Title Promises, Truly Inspirational!

A.T. · November 10, 2022

Terrific read and as the title promises, truly inspirational.A lot of kids who watch sports stars at the top of their game think that either it was down to a lucky break, or that they themselves aren't capable of doing the same.This little book dispels both of these myths. Many top players worked incredibly hard to achieve their success and if you're willing put in the same time and effort, then you can follow in their footsteps.It won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is and isn't that a valuable life lesson!

Book

F. · August 31, 2025

Son loved this

Good for young kids

T.H. · June 12, 2023

Bought for my 10yr old and it’s a bit simplistic. Would recommend for age 6-8yr olds. Nice stories in one place.

Inspirational

R. · November 12, 2022

If you or your child are into any sport this is the book for you. A great read to keep you motivated and keep on pushing yourself to achieve your goals on and off the sports fields. A book to put a smile on your face.

Really nice

B.L. · January 6, 2025

Perfect for my grandson

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