Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: Cup-winning Creatures!

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The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!

Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the greatest animals in world football.

In the first half, meet Pickles the Dog Detective, who helped track down the most famous trophy in the world - the World Cup trophy.

In the second half, meet Paul, the incredible football-score-predicting octopus!

In extra time, meet the footballing eagle that was so good he was transferred between clubs!

Full of football action and fun facts at half time, Cup-Winning Creatures is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.

From bestselling author of Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes, Matt Oldfield.

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Matt Oldfield

Matt Oldfield

Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series, including a 2026 World Book Day title, and winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year. He is author of the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children's book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children's Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

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