Sammy Striker is NEVER found without a football at her feet, and one day at the park, she’s spotted by Melissa McDream – who coaches the Under 8s National Team! Sammy is a dribbler extraordinaire, headed straight for the top. But as the Football Cup comes closer, Sammy’s shots on goal go a bit…wonky.
Will Sammy work out that it’s what makes her DIFFERENT that will help them win the cup?
“An absolutely fantastic book – just the thing to inspire future Lionesses!” – Beth Mead MBE, Lioness, Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner
“It’s so important that young children are able to dream big, so I loved reading Sammy Striker and the Football Cup for CBeebies Bedtime Stories. It would be incredible to think a future Lioness might be inspired to dream of following in my footsteps on International Women’s Day.” – Millie Bright OBE, Lioness Captain
“A great book to introduce children to football, love it!” – Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne
Sammy Striker and the Football Cup was read by Millie Bright as the CBeebies Bedtime Story for International Women’s Day 2024
Shortlisted for the ‘Books for Topics’ Best Books of 2023
Sammy Striker was included in the Booktrust’s ‘Great Books Guide 2023‘
Sammy Striker featured on The BBC News.
Sammy Striker featured in The Independent.
Sammy Striker featured in The Evening Standard.
Illustrated by Joe Berger. Published by Macmillan on 8 June 2023.
Available to order here.
You can draw your very own Sammy Striker by following the draw-a-long below! Drawn by me and inspired by Joe Berger’s fab illustrations!