Books for Starting a New Activity

For the young athlete learning that hard work on the ice pays off, this story celebrates the joy of reaching a big goal

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big worries or new challenges. This gentle guide uses a friendly dragon to teach

For the child feeling nervous about their first big community event or fair. Liam navigates the sights, sounds, and exci

For the child curious about new sounds or preparing for a trip abroad. These short, dual-language stories make learning

For the child whose worries feel like a physical weight. This gentle guide explains why anxiety happens and provides pra

For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and harsh self-talk. This story uses a friendly metaphor to help little ones

For the child who feels overwhelmed by new challenges or nighttime jitters. This story helps little ones find the inner

For the child who has been told they aren't big enough, fast enough, or strong enough to follow their biggest dreams.

For the toddler ready to trade their tricycle for two wheels. This board book captures the pride and excitement of maste

Lila starts her day in a terrible mood and wants to quit ballet, until the rhythm of the music begins to wash her anger

For the curious child who loves playing with magnets and wants to know why they stick to the fridge but not the wall.

Simple experiments and playful illustrations reveal the science of buoyancy, weights, and measurements to show exactly h

Turn this book into a dance floor where your fingers are the performers, building from a gentle glide to a vivid crescen

Dolores is determined to be a prima ballerina, even if her cat Duncan is a very reluctant partner in her living room per

Listen to the bees as they count to ten while making honey, and see how these tiny workers help flowers and food grow al

Sixth-grader Jack loves Little League, but after getting hit by a pitch, he must find a way to face the mound without th

Facing a terrible slump is never easy, but grit and a team of supportive friends might be just what it takes to get back

Class 2B learns a funny and important lesson about boundaries when their seemingly adorable new pet, Fluffity, reveals a

Fed up with dating drama after a painful betrayal, Penny starts a club for girls who are officially done with boys, but

Bertie the giraffe lives a quiet, predictable life until he meets a blue giraffe who shows him how bright and exciting a

Catty Jane is a star ballet student, but her friendship with Froggy is tested when she looks down on his unique style of

In the heart of Harlem, a young girl gazes at the Metropolitan Opera stage, inspired by the groundbreaking journey of th

Archival photos and art bring to life the journey of the Olympic Games, from their Ancient Greek origins to the modern i

Follow Beverly Gray from her college days to her career as a reporter as she navigates school life, romance, and high-st