Books for Starting a New Activity

Bailey the dog is heading to the Museum of Natural History on a school field trip, and his wagging tail is ready for a b

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems with logic. This story shows how creative thinking and scientific c

Stink is terrified of putting his face in the water until a run-in with a mutant frog gives him the slimy boost he needs

For the budding geologist who loves collecting treasures from the backyard, this visual guide helps children identify an

Tiny dancers in a toddler ballet class get ready for their very first big performance of The Nutcracker.

Learn how the king, queen, and knights move across the board as you master the ancient strategies and history of this cl

For the child who feels nervous about new responsibilities or big changes, this humorous look at a reluctant George Wash

For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this guide transforms every outdoor walk into a scavenger hunt for feath

Fourteen-year-old Hudson struggles to find her own intimate musical style while her pop-star mother pushes her toward a

Young George Frederic Handel finds unexpected allies in a supportive aunt and a professional sword swallower as he fight

Carmen is stepping away from the computer screen to face the ocean waves during a school trip filled with surfing lesson

For the budding artist who is curious about why blue and yellow make green. This rhythmic guide makes the fundamentals o

For the young athlete navigating the line between fair play and an unfair advantage while balancing the pressure to win

For the young fan who eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball, this history of the Fall Classic is packed with the legends,

For the child who loves to figure out how things work and needs a reminder that big projects are easier when we work tog

A stubborn mule brings the bandwagon to a halt on the way to the ball, but a mysterious buzzing inside Berlioz’s double

Agnes Wilkins enters the glittering world of 1815 London society only to find herself entangled with a wealthy collector

For the child who thrives on teamwork and group success. This gentle chapter book explores how friends can combine their

For the child who feels nervous about sharing their hidden talents or worries they don't have a special skill to show th

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

Teams like the Flying Pandinis and the Knitted Monkey Crew gather for a madcap race to see if Mama Lion and Tigey can sp

For the curious child who loves gadgets and crafts, this adventure turns invisible magnetic forces into a visible, hands

For the young athlete learning to keep their cool when the pressure of competition and old rivalries heat up on the fiel

For the curious toddler who loves to play dress-up and is just beginning to name the colors of the rainbow through inter