{"title":"Sabrina Chevannes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection celebrating the works of Sabrina Chevannes, a talented author devoted to introducing the captivating world of chess to young readers. Sabrina combines her passion for chess with a flair for storytelling, creating engaging and educational books that make learning this classic game enjoyable for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her popular works, you'll find the \u003cem\u003eChess For Children Activity Book\u003c\/em\u003e, a wonderful resource filled with fun exercises and puzzles designed to build strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. It’s an excellent way for children to develop their chess abilities while having a great time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother must-have in our collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Batsford Book of Chess for Children New Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of chess, written in an accessible style that young minds can easily grasp. Filled with charming illustrations and clear instructions, it’s perfect for budding chess enthusiasts eager to explore the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Sabrina Chevannes' works and uncover the strategic wonders of chess, all while enjoying stories tailored to captivate the imaginations of young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chess-for-children-activity-book-by-sabrina-chevannes-9781849949026","title":"Chess For Children Activity Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChess is fun! This follow-up to the bestselling \u003cem\u003eBatsford Book of Chess for Children\u003c\/em\u003e is a lively collection of chess puzzles, games, and activities, guaranteed to increase your child's enjoyment of the game while improving their skills and deepening their understanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conversational text aimed at children aged 7 and up, our two chess-obsessed heroes Jess and Jamie address the reader in a straightforward and relatable way. This time they're joined by their friends Harry and Marnie, who love chess just as much as they do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore fun problems and puzzles such as the Box 'Em In Challenge, easy chess variants such as Three Check Chess and Progressive Chess, a heap of guess-the-next-move quizzes, and revision pages to help remind children of the chess basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book works well as a companion to \u003cem\u003eChess for Children\u003c\/em\u003e but also as a standalone activity book. 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In straightforward, animated language, Jess and Jamie—two rough-and-tumble kids who are obsessed with chess—explain everything you need to know, from first sitting down at the board to sneaky tricks to help you beat your opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explains who the pieces are and how they move (and that we're talking about pawns, not prawns), how to reach checkmate (or, in Jess's words, 'how to kill the king'), and the concept of the opening, middlegame and endgame. It also introduces the idea of chess etiquette—and explains why sometimes no one wins and a game ends in stalemate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriendlier and more fun than the average children's chess book, \u003cem\u003eThe Batsford Book of Chess for Children\u003c\/em\u003e should become an essential addition to any child's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChess is experiencing a new wave of popularity in schools, and it's educational too. Organisations like Chess in Schools are promoting it as the perfect way to develop analytical thinking skills, increase resilience, foster the competitive instinct—and provide a lot of fun along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46696265744620,"sku":"9781849947299","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18114653482846.jpg?v=1753683379"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sabrina-chevannes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}