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Books for Starting a New Activity

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Space Spinners

Suse MacDonald

For the child who wonders how everyday things work in extraordinary places. This story of two adventurous spiders introd

Ages 4–8

Secrets of My Hollywood Life #5

Broadway Lights

Jen Calonita

For the teen navigating a big move or a major career change, this story explores finding your footing in a high-pressure

Ages 12–17

Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf

Judy Sierra

For the child who struggles with big impulses or social expectations, this funny tale offers a gentle way to practice se

Ages 4–8

Alden All Stars #4

Shot from Midfield

Tommy Hallowell

For the child who thrives on competition or feels the pressure to prove their worth on the field, this story explores th

Ages 8–12

Jinny & Cooper #1

My Teacher's Big Bad Secret

Tania Ingram

For the child with a wild imagination who is always looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary, especially during the

Ages 7–11

Harry and the Dinosaurs #8

Harry and the Dinosaurs Tell the Time

Ian Whybrow

For the child who is starting to ask 'When?' or 'How long?', this hands-on guide uses Harry's playful dinosaurs to turn

Ages 3–7

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

Lights! Camera! Wubbzy!

Lauren Cecil

For the child who feels nervous about performing or trying something new. Wubbzy faces stage fright and learns that with

Ages 3–6

Real Heroes of Sports

Heroic Comebacks

Joe Tougas

For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th

Ages 8–12

George and Matilda Mouse #2

George Mouse's Riverboat Band

Heather S. Buchanan

For the family finding their rhythm together. When a musical voyage hits a literal snag, a resourceful mouse family show

Ages 3–7

Usborne Introduction to Horses and Ponies #1

The Usborne Book of Horses & Ponies

Lucy Smith

For the animal-loving child who dreams of their first riding lesson or wants to know every detail about different pony b

Ages 7–11

This Powerful Rhyme: A Book of Sonnets

Helen Plotz

For the teen or middle schooler discovering the beauty of language, this classic anthology introduces the rhythm and emo

Ages 11–18

The Crumb

Jean Slaughter Doty

For the young rider who dreams of the show ring, this realistic look at equestrian life explores the pressure of competi

Ages 8–12

Mermaids to the Rescue #1

Nixie Makes Waves

Lisa Ann Scott

For the child who struggles to work with people who have a different style. This underwater adventure explores how a cre

For the child who loves to sing at home but freezes up when others are watching. A gentle look at overcoming stage frigh

Ages 4–8

Baby Duck #8

You Can Swim, Baby Duck!

Amy Hest

For the child who feels hesitant about trying something new or getting into the water, this story offers a comforting ha

Ages 2–5

The Great Valentine's Day Balloon Race

Adrienne Adams

For the child who loves to tinker and dream big, this story celebrates the quiet thrill of building something from scrat

Ages 4–8

Ornithology

Felicity Brooks

For the child who wonders about the birds in their backyard, this guide transforms a simple walk outside into a fascinat

For the energetic toddler with a case of the wiggles. This playful book turns reading time into a fun workout that devel

Ages 1–3

Mismatched

Anne Camlin

For the child feeling out of sync as friendships shift and parents separate, this story finds hope in new hobbies and ev

Ages 8–12

Handel and the Famous Sword Swallower of Halle

Bryna Stevens

For the child who feels a spark of passion that others don't quite understand, this quirky true story shows how persiste

For the child who feels discouraged after a sports loss or struggles to keep up with the team. A gentle lesson on persev

Ages 5–8

Little Mo

Martin Waddell

For the child who feels hesitant about trying something new or physical. A little polar bear finds her footing on the ic

For the child who struggles with self-discipline or the pressure of competition, this story explores the grit needed to

Ages 8–12

If I Never Forever Endeavor

Holly Meade

For the child hesitant to leave their comfort zone, this lyrical story explores the inner tug-of-war between staying saf

Ages 4–8

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