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Books for Starting a New Activity
4,046 books
0–3 yrs
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8–11 yrs
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12–18 yrs
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Arthur Adventures
Arthur's Homework
Marc Brown
For the child who feels the weight of a looming deadline or struggles to manage a big project. A reassuring look at over
Ages 4–8
The Day Roy Riegers Ran the Wrong Way
Dan Gutman
For the child who feels crushed by a public blunder. A grandfather shares a famous football mistake to show that even th
Ages 5–10
The Hummingbird Lesson
Katie Kruse
For the child who struggles with patience or feels discouraged when learning a new skill. A gentle reminder that growth
Ages 3–8
Clorinda #2
Clorinda Plays Baseball!
Robert Kinerk
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to follow an unconventional passion. This rhyming tale celebrates the grit
Ages 4–8
Backyard Drama #1
You're Invited to a Moth Ball: A Nighttime Insect Celebration
Loree Griffin Burns
For children who are curious about the secret life of nature after dark, this guide shows how to transform your backyard
Ages 5–9
There Goes Patti McGee!: The Story of the First Women's National Skateboard Champion
Tootie Nienow
For the child who needs to see that passion and practice can break barriers, even when others say a sport isn't for them
Ages 4–8
Free Willy #2
The Shark Master
Ann M. Martin
For the child who loves to solve mysteries and asks a million questions about nature. A gentle introduction to investiga
Ages 6–9
Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields
Lynn Curlee
For the young sports enthusiast curious about how stadiums work, this beautifully illustrated history explores the evolu
Ages 8–12
Claymates #2
Claydate
Dev Petty
For the child who struggles to share the spotlight or feels a sting of envy when a friend plays with someone else during
Ages 4–8
The World's Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories #1
And Nobody Got Hurt!
Len Berman
For the young sports fan who loves high-stakes action but needs the reassurance of a safe ending, these wild true storie
Ages 8–12
Susan Grigsby's Garden Stories #2
First Peas to the Table
Susan Grigsby
For the child who thrives on friendly competition and wants to know the 'why' behind how things grow while discovering t
Ages 5–9
Miss Bindergarten #4
Miss Bindergarten Plans a Circus with Kindergarten
Joseph Slate
For the child preparing for their first big class event, this rhythmic tale celebrates the excitement of working togethe
Ages 3–6
Sol Goes for Goal!
Julio Anta
For the young athlete who struggles with passing the ball or wanting to do it all alone, this story celebrates finding s
Ages 4–8
One Swing of the Bat
Joe Jankowski
For the young athlete struggling to bounce back after a public mistake on the field and looking for the courage to try a
Ages 8–12
Candlewick Biographies #1
Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald
Roxane Orgill
For children facing hardship or pursuing a dream, this rhythmic biography of Ella Fitzgerald shows how talent and grit c
Ages 6–10
Victory School Superstars #13
A Running Back Can't Always Rush
Nate LeBoutillier
For the child who loves the spotlight but needs to learn that winning as a team is better than playing for individual gl
Ages 6–9
Buffalo Wings
Aaron Reynolds
For the child who jumps to conclusions or forgets to read the directions. A silly mix-up leads a rooster on a quest for
Ages 4–8
Light Surely Travels Fast! Science Book of Experiments
Baby Professor
For the curious learner who wonders how the world works, this guide introduces the physics of light through hands-on dis
Ages 7–11
So You Want To Be a Rock Star
Audrey Vernick
For the creative child who loves to perform, this humorous guide transforms everyday play into a rock and roll fantasy,
Ages 4–8
Field Trip Mysteries #14
The Bowling Lane Without Any Strikes
Steve Brezenoff
For the budding detective who loves to piece together clues, this mystery turns a standard school field trip into an exc
Ages 8–12
James the Dancing Dog
Linda Maybarduk
For the child who has been told they aren't the right fit for a dream. James's story helps little ones navigate the stin
Ages 4–8
Pumpkin Countdown
Joan Holub
For the child excited about their first class trip, this rhythmic countdown captures the magic of a day at the pumpkin p
Ages 3–7
Sahara Special #2
Vive La Paris
Esmé Raji Codell
For the child curious about history's difficult truths or needing the courage to face a school bully through the wisdom
Ages 8–12
Sticks
Joan Bauer
For the child who feels a deep connection to a lost parent through a shared talent. Ten-year-old Mickey navigates grief
Ages 8–12
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