Following an introduction by former senator Bill Bradley, Ajmera and Regan elaborate on the philosophy of sport, addressing one aspect (practice, sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, rules) on each two-page spread. The text, which assumes a budding interest in sport participation, directly addresses the reader, in a tone that is friendly, reassuring, and encouraging. Each spread is illustrated by five photographs of children from around the world who are involved in a sport. Each also features a highlighted quote from a child, which offers insightful advice to the reader on navigating the ups and downs of participation. The title and the picture of a gymnast on the cover are a bit misleading in suggesting that the book concerns the Olympics, but, in fact, the authors have accessibly depicted sport as a fundamental, unifying human endeavor that reflects the ideals the Olympic games embody.

With an introduction by Olympic gold medallist and former Senator Bill Bradley, this book discusses sports around the world. Each two-page layout in the book features a quote from a child about sports. The spread also includes five photographs of children playing sports in various countries. Young American readers may not realize that in-line skating is popular in Australia or that people play cricket in India. This book does not give descriptions of each sport but discusses the reasons why kids play sports and what players can get out of sports, such as meeting friends and facing obstacles. This is a great book to show students that they have many things in common with other students around the world.