Ready Steady Goal

Name: Ready Steady Goal
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781923141650
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Adrian Lloyd and Adam Jackson

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From the first whistle to the final cheer, Ready Steady Goal invites young readers to dribble, pass and score alongside a lively cast of characters discovering the thrill of the game and the joy of teamwork. Bursting with energetic rhyme and fast-paced fun, Ready Steady Goal... Read More

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Description

From the first whistle to the final cheer, Ready Steady Goal invites young readers to dribble, pass and score alongside a lively cast of characters discovering the thrill of the game and the joy of teamwork.

Bursting with energetic rhyme and fast-paced fun, Ready Steady Goal is perfect for kids who love football and all kinds of active play.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923141650

Publisher: Little Book Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 May 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Book Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by John Barrett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 6198.0mm

Height: 6198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

Collections

Adam Jackson Adrian Lloyd Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Adam Jackson has worked in football for nearly 20 years, starting his career at Manchester United then moving to Australia to work in sports publishing, most notably leading the sales and marketing for football magazine FourFourTwo. He is currently the Head of Marketing at global sports broadcaster beIN SPORTS, who broadcast European football in Australia and New Zealand.

Adrian Lloyd has played football for over 40 years and is a FA qualified coach, having coached children in America, at Fulham FC in London and both adult and children's teams in Australia. Adrian has also spent the last 20 years working in publishing, marketing and digital advertising for major global publishers and brands.

John Barratt is an accomplished illustrator, designer, art director and creative. He is the founder of 3032 FC, a Melbourne-based design studio specialising in sports-driven projects.
His illustration work spans a wide range of applications – from social content and branding to apparel design and logo development.
John is the illustrator of Tilly Time, published by Hardie Grant in 2024.

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