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Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Basketball

25 books about basketball

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

For the young athlete who notices things aren't always fair on the field, this guide explores the history of sports star

Cover of The Basket Counts

Matt Christopher Sports

The Basket Counts

Matt Christopher

For the child navigating unfair treatment from peers, this story explores how to handle prejudice on the court while sta

Ages 8–12

Cover of On the Court with... Shaquille O'Neal

On the Court with...

On the Court with... Shaquille O'Neal

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan who needs to see that even superstars start as kids with big dreams, hard work, and a lot of pr

Cover of All About Basketball

All About Sports #1

All About Basketball

George Sullivan

For the young athlete who wants to master the court and learn about the legends who shaped the game from its earliest da

Cover of Heroic Comebacks

Real Heroes of Sports

Heroic Comebacks

For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th

Cover of Harry's Visit

Barbara Ann Porte

For the child who feels anxious about visiting new places or meeting their parents' friends, this story shows how a rock

Cover of Halfway to Harbor

The House on Sunrise Lagoon #3

Halfway to Harbor

For the child navigating a parent's mental health diagnosis or feeling the weight of family changes and personal anxiety

Cover of Top Sports Tips

Top Sports Tips

Rebecca Rissman, Heather Schwartz

For the young athlete looking to level up their game, this guide offers easy-to-follow advice and real-world techniques

Cover of Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren

Cover of Kevin Durant: Basketball Champion

Sports Biographies

Kevin Durant: Basketball Champion

For the child who loves the NBA and needs a boost of inspiration, this graphic biography shows how hard work and grit tu

Cover of Who Invented Basketball?

Questions Kids Have About... #3

Who Invented Basketball?

For the young athlete curious about how their favorite game began, this engaging history explores how a gym teacher's cr

Cover of Basketball Sparkplug

Matt Christopher Sports Classics

Basketball Sparkplug

Matt Christopher

For the child who thrives in a group but feels lost when their 'partner in crime' isn't there, this story explores build

Cover of Travel Team

For the child who feels overlooked or small for their age and needs to know that determination and skill weigh more than

Cover of Dwyane Wade: Basketball Superstar

Superstar Athletes

Dwyane Wade: Basketball Superstar

For the young basketball fan who dreams of the big leagues, this accessible biography shows how hard work and perseveran

Cover of The Real Lucky Charm

The Real Sports Kid #1

The Real Lucky Charm

Charisse K. Richardson

For the child who relies on lucky rituals or objects to feel capable, this story helps them realize that their own hard

Cover of Basketball's Zaniest Mascots

Basketball's Zaniest Mascots

For the basketball fan who struggles with reading but loves the game. This high-interest guide uses the wacky world of m

Cover of What Athletes Are Made Of

What Are Made Of #2

What Athletes Are Made Of

For the young sports fan who loves to see how legends are made, this playful biography uses clever art and objects to re

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Matt Christopher Sports

Johnny Long Legs

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels the weight of everyone's expectations or struggles to feel confident despite having natural tale

Cover of And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

And Nobody Got Hurt #2

And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

For the young sports fan who loves a good laugh, this collection of bizarre bloopers and amazing feats turns sports hist

Cover of Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama

Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama

Doreen Rappaport

For the child who wonders how big dreams and powerful words can change the world, this biography illustrates the path fr

Cover of Hook Shot Hero

Nothin' But Net #2

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who loves the game but hesitates when play gets rough or physical contact becomes intimidating.

Cover of The Best of Everything Basketball Book

The Best of Everything Basketball Book

Nate LeBoutillier

For the basketball fan who wants to know everything from the greatest players to the wildest records. This high interest

Cover of Stephen Curry

What You Never Knew About

For the young athlete who feels overlooked or undersized, this biography of Stephen Curry shows how persistence and prac

Cover of Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk

Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk

Trinka Hakes Noble

For the child who loves slapstick humor and needs to see how even the most chaotic school trip can turn into a winning t

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