Got a child who loves big ideas, inspiring people and brilliant true stories but doesn’t always have the patience for long chapters? The 5 Minute Genius Stories series is perfect for them – and you’re in luck, because we’re running a 5 Minute Genius Stories competition!

We’re giving one lucky Hoopla reader the chance to win a set of four 5 Minute Genius Stories books, each packed with short, engaging stories about real people who changed the world.

Perfect for bedtime reading, quiet moments, or dipping into whenever curiosity strikes, these books prove that you don’t need hours to discover something amazing.

What’s in the prize?

One winner will receive all four books in this inspiring set:

• Jane Goodall: 5 Minute Genius Stories
  Discover how Jane Goodall’s curiosity about animals led her to become one of the world’s most famous environmentalists.

• The Women Who Won the Vote: 5 Minute Genius Stories
  Meet the brave women who fought for fairness, equality and the right to vote.

• Frida Kahlo: 5 Minute Genius Stories
  Learn about Frida’s creativity, resilience and bold artistic voice.

• Leonardo da Vinci: 5 Minute Genius Stories
  Explore the ideas, inventions and imagination of one of history’s greatest thinkers.

Why we love the 5 Minute Genius series

This brilliant series introduces children aged 6 to 9 to a wide range of scientists, artists, inventors and generally inspiring people, all through short, accessible stories.

Each book shows how curiosity, creativity and determination can shape the world – a message that fits perfectly with Hoopla’s love of learning through fun, stories and play.

How to enter the 5 Minute Genius Stories competition

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic book bundle, simply answer the question below and submit your entry before the closing date.

Frida Kahlo is most famous for…
a) Being an artist
b) Winning votes for women
c) Researching chimpanzees

Good luck — and happy reading! 📖✨

Competition details:
One winner will win four 5 Minute Genius Stories. This competition closes on 28th February 2026. For full terms and conditions, click here.