Books for Starting a New Activity

For the child navigating different worlds, this rhythmic story celebrates the grit and joy of a young musician bridging

For the child starting to wonder about their place in the world, this encouraging rhyming story explores the exciting 'w

For the child starting piano or violin lessons who feels overwhelmed by the staff. This playful guide turns music theory

Young Louis Armstrong starts out singing on street corners in New Orleans, dreaming of the day he can finally own his ow

Olive spends her summer working behind the scenes of the fashion world, seeing firsthand how images are manipulated befo

Based on real historical diaries, young Jenny Petroff records her unlikely friendship with the famous composer Tchaikovs

Antonia Brico refused to listen to those who said a woman couldn’t lead, eventually shattering barriers to conduct the w

When she is told she cannot play the game she loves while wearing her hijab, a talented basketball player stands up for

Charlie takes his notebook around the neighborhood to sketch the community helpers and local faces he meets on a walk wi

Cut out the fluff and fix your phrasing with this witty guide that makes mastering grammar rules and writing with clarit

Ollie just wants to play his tuba, but his music is too loud for everyone on land. When he row out to sea to practice, h

Graphs, decimals, and word problems come to life through a vibrant collection of puzzles and games designed to build con

Clementine moves to Mars to work in an elite AI lab, but her heart is pulled toward Kye. Can a scientist find a real emo

For the curious child who wonders how giant balloons stay up in the sky. This simple guide explains the science of fligh

For the curious toddler or preschooler beginning to notice patterns in the world, this simple guide uses real-world phot

The strangest and most surprising moments in sports history come to life through tales of unusual events on the field, c

For the young horse lover ready for adventure. Join three friends as they navigate new riding styles and work together t

For the child feeling the weight of competition, this story explores how to handle the pressure of winning while keeping

The Wildcats have a long history of losing to the Huskies, but this year Carlos has one chance to lead his team to an un

For the child whose imagination runs wild with worry about upcoming school events, transform 'what-ifs' into laughs by r

For the teen navigating the shift from a small-town identity to big-city responsibilities while learning to balance a pu

For the child navigating the nerves of performing and the comedy of everyday mishaps. Help your reader embrace their qui

For the young hockey fan who wants to know everything about their heroes. This high-interest guide provides stats and pr

For the creative child who loves the spotlight and making things by hand. Help your little maker express their personali