Be Amazing! An inspiring guide to being your own champion
From the legendary British Olympic cyclist
Age 9+
Boarding & Skating, People & Places Cycling
In this inspiring and confidence-boosting guide, the cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic Champion, shows kids that with the right mindset, they have the power to do something extraordinary.
As a boy, Chris Hoy never would have believed that he could have achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic Champion. In his first motivational book for children, he shares everything he has learned on his journey to help inspire kids to fulfil their potential and be the best they can be.
The book brings together his incredible personal story with practical ideas for building confidence, resilience and self-belief, as well as dealing with failure. An essential read for any young person with a big dream, this guide shows that anything is possible with a positive attitude!
Creators
Sir Chris Hoy is Great Britain's most successful Olympic athlete of all time, with six gold medals and one silver. Chris was voted 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. His achievements throughout his career make him one of Team GB's most successful Olympians, the first Briton since 1908 to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games, and one of the most successful Olympic cyclists of all time. Since retiring from competitive cycling, Chris has become and award-winning author and motivational speaker.
Reviews
Through stories, practical strategies and words of wisdom, Chris will teach your pupils the importance of determination, hard work and a positive mind-set, and the fact that occasional failures are inevitable. Its chatty tone and dynamic layout will hook children in and encourage them to aim for amazing.
Teach Primary
Hoy includes lots of personal stories and is brilliant at urging youngsters to believe in themselves, have the confidence to take on new challenges and learn from their mistakes.
The Independent
With advice and motivational quotes aimed pitch perfectly at 8-12-year olds, this is the book for children who dream big.
Woman Magazine
Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy tells his own fascinating story of becoming a six-time Olympic Champion in this empowering book, which will also inspire you to fulfil your own potential. There are lots of practical tips to help you build confidence and self-belief, and to take failures and setbacks in your stride.
The Week Junior
With so many children taking an interest in the environment, this collection will encourage children to eat well, feel good and protect the planet.
Bristol Parent
