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“I purchased the book for my 8 year old grandson as he has just started playing rugby… his Dad was impressed with the book which they will enjoy reading together.”
Tina S • Rugby grandparent, on The Rugby Book for Kids
Look inside
first words, then the real detail
B is for Box Kick · My First Rugby Book
C is for Concussion & Centres · The Rugby Book for Kids
L is for Lineout · My First Rugby Book
Player positions 1 to 15 · The Rugby Book for Kids
S is for Scrum · My First Rugby Book
Rugby crossword · The Rugby Book for Kids
Why families choose it
one set that grows with them
From age 2 to age 9
One word per letter to start. Then positions 1 to 15, referee signals, a quiz and a crossword.
The whole family learns
Grown-ups who don’t follow rugby finally know what a box kick and a lineout are.
Signed for free
Kurt signs both books, to your child’s name if you’d like.
Stickers in the box
5 sheets of stickers come with the set.
The values of the game
Zero Tolerance to Bullying in both books, plus Respect, Be Kind and Never Give Up.
Reviews
what parents and players say
“My last born actually learnt the alphabet because of this book.”
Zainab “Zee” Alema · Mum of three, on My First Rugby Book
“My husband, who is more of a football fan, has actually said it’ll stop him asking me questions about rugby.”
Kerry Weetman · Rugby mum
“It’s amazing to be able to share my love for rugby through these creatively illustrated books with my little one.”
Aimee Barrett-Theron · International referee and former Springbok
Photos from families
Some reviews and photos are of our original limited-edition board book of My First Rugby Book, now sold out. The paperback has the same pages and rhymes, printed on paper pages.
the details
Format: 2 paperbacks + 5 sticker sheets
Pages: 34 and 58
Size: 210 × 210 mm
Ages: 2 to 9
Written and illustrated by: Kurt Won
Printed: In the UK
Which book should we read first?
Start with My First Rugby Book (ages 2 to 7): one word per letter and short rhymes. Then move on to The Rugby Book for Kids (ages 5 to 9), with several words per letter, positions 1 to 15, referee signals, a quiz and a crossword.
Is delivery free?
Yes. UK delivery is free on this gift set.
made for my son, signed for yours
My son asked for a rugby book in the 2020 lockdown and I couldn’t find the right one, so I taught myself to illustrate and made it. I’d love to sign both books for your little one. Kurt
Frequently Bought Together
Rugby and cricket books for kids, written and illustrated by Kurt Won.
T/A Rugby Books 4 Kids · 20 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU · Company No. 16484580
Illustrations © Kurt Won 2021–present