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Books for Starting a New Activity

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Usborne First Words

First Thousand Words in Spanish

Heather Amery

For the curious learner ready to explore a second language, this vibrant search-and-find dictionary turns vocabulary bui

Ages 3–8

Mystery Coach

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who loves a good mystery and needs a boost in confidence when things on the field get tough.

Ages 8–12

Bunnies and Their Sports

Nancy Carlson

For children discovering the fun of staying active, this playful look at athletic bunnies shows how exercise can be a jo

Ages 3–7

Matt Christopher Sports

Halfback Attack

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who loves the game but struggles with the physical or social pressure of competition, especially w

Ages 8–12

Matt Christopher Sports

The Winning Stroke

Matt Christopher

For the child recovering from an injury or feeling unsure about a new physical challenge, this story follows a boy findi

Ages 8–12

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

For the young athlete who feels nervous about making mistakes on the field. Mike learns to face his performance anxiety

Ages 6–9

Matt Christopher Sports Classics

The Twenty-One Mile Swim

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels small or underestimated, Joseph's journey across a twenty-one-mile lake shows that grit and prac

Ages 8–12

Emma Raducanu

Sally Morgan

For the young athlete who needs a reminder that big dreams are possible with hard work. This biography follows Emma Radu

Ages 7–12

The Dog That Called the Signals

Matt Christopher

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

For the young athlete who feels too small to compete, this story builds confidence through creative problem-solving and

Ages 6–9

Skateboarding

Angie Peterson Kaelberer

For the active child who wants to trade their bike for a board, this guide introduces the basics of skateboarding histor

Ages 6–9

Pelé: The King of Soccer

Eddy Simon

For the young sports fan who needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a newspaper tied with string into a worl

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

Ages 8–12

Double Or Nothing

Marc Talbert

For the child navigating the deep ache of losing a mentor or grandparent while trying to keep their shared passions aliv

Ages 8–12

I Am Angela

Holly Keller

For the young explorer who finds magic in every beetle, bird, and backyard creature, this book celebrates a child's deep

Ages 6–9

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

On the Course with... Tiger Woods

Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout

For the young sports enthusiast who needs to see that even legends start with hard work and big dreams. Explore the earl

For the child feeling nervous about their first sports class, this story highlights the focus, friendship, and fun found

Ages 3–7

When You Are Brave #1

When You Are Brave

Pat Zietlow Miller

For the child facing a big change like a family move or a new school, this poetic story helps them find the internal spa

Ages 4–8

Time Twisters #1

Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler

Steve Sheinkin

For the child who complains that history is boring or finds textbooks dry. This zany adventure makes the past feel immed

Ages 7–10

Surfer Chick

Kristy Dempsey

For the child who needs a boost of courage to try something new, this playful story celebrates the grit it takes to mast

Ages 4–8

The Accelerati Trilogy #1

Tesla's Attic

Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman

For the child adjusting to a new home who loves to tinker, explore, and uncover hidden secrets in the most ordinary plac

Ages 8–13

Grammar & Writing Explained

Joining Words: Conjunctions

Anita Ganeri

For the early writer ready to move beyond short sentences. This visual guide shows how simple words like 'and' and 'beca

Ages 5–8

Silverlake Fairy School #5

Ready to Fly

Elizabeth Lindsay

For the child who is nervous about starting their first hobby or feels a mix of excitement and fear when trying somethin

Ages 7–9

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