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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about starting a new activity recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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Cover of Kitty Sweet Tooth Makes a Movie

Kitty Sweet Tooth #2

Kitty Sweet Tooth Makes a Movie

For the child who loves to create and collaborate, this vibrant story celebrates the joy of bringing big, colorful dream

Cover of The Ghost in the Tree House

The Haunted Library #7

The Ghost in the Tree House

Dori Hillestad Butler

For the young mystery lover who is ready to tackle their first 'scary' story without the nightmares. This series balance

Cover of Wild Ride

The Extreme Team #1

Matt Christopher

For the child who loves the thrill of wheels but is feeling hesitant after a fall or a scare, this story builds confiden

Cover of Show-Jumping Dreams

Magic Ponies #4

Show-Jumping Dreams

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For the young rider facing a setback after an accident, this story offers a magical escape and a reminder that new frien

Ages 6–9

Cover of Moon

For the child who feels weighed down by a packed schedule of lessons and activities, this book offers a breath of fresh

Cover of Back Burn

Firestormers #3

For the young athlete who struggles to keep their cool when the game gets intense, this story models how to turn frustra

Cover of Mighty Mountain and the Three Strong Women

Mighty Mountain and the Three Strong Women

For the child who thinks they are already the strongest or best, this humorous tale shows how humility and learning from

Cover of Mayhem on Wheels

Blue, Barry & Pancakes #5

Mayhem on Wheels

Dan Abdo, Jason Patterson

For the child who thrives on high stakes and teamwork, this story shows how staying true to yourself helps you navigate

Cover of Kofi Kingston: Nice Guys Finish First

Kofi Kingston: Nice Guys Finish First

For the young wrestling fan who needs to see that kindness and hard work go hand-in-hand with success in the spotlight.

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Goosehead Guide to Life

For the teen or tween looking for a boost of confidence to start their own project while navigating the ups and downs of

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Super-Duper Happy

For the child who sets big expectations and feels crushed when plans change. Ava Lin learns to find joy even when things

Cover of Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

Gennifer Choldenko

For the child who needs to see that hard work and persistence can turn a 'silly' dream into reality, even when others ar

Cover of Summerland

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or aren't the best at sports, this magical quest validates the hero

Cover of Project Pirates

Project Pirates

Scoular Anderson

For the creative child who loves to make-believe, this humorous guide helps them transform into a swashbuckling pirate t

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I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly

For the child who has ever felt like they want to disappear after a public mistake, this story helps navigate the big fe

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The Way Home Looks Now

Wendy Wan Long Shang

For the child navigating a family changed by loss. This moving story shows how sharing a passion like baseball can help

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The Baby-Sitters Club #105

Stacey the Math Whiz

For the child who hides their talents to fit in or feels the weight of high expectations. Stacey balances being a 'cool'

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The Princess and the Perfect Pie

For the child who gets frustrated when their first attempt isn't perfect. This rhyming tale shows how grit and creativit

Cover of Stella Díaz Has Something to Say

Stella Díaz #1

Stella Díaz Has Something to Say

Angela Dominguez

For the child who feels their tongue get tied in two languages or worries about speaking up in class.

Cover of Treasure Hunt Trouble

Humphrey's Tiny Tales #8

Treasure Hunt Trouble

Betty G. Birney

For the child who loves solving riddles and working as a team, this gentle mystery helps build confidence in following i

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Who HQ: What Are?

What Are the Winter Olympics?

For the young sports fan curious about how the world's greatest winter athletes compete, this history explores a century

Cover of World Team

For the child who loves the game and wonders how other kids live, this global tour shows how a shared passion for soccer

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Third Grade Mermaid #1

Third Grade Mermaid

For the child who feels overwhelmed by school subjects that don't come naturally, this underwater diary offers a humorou

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Bramble and Maggie #3

For the child who gets a little nervous when the world feels different or unpredictable. Bramble and Maggie learn to tru