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Books for Starting a New Activity

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Matt Christopher

For the child who loves their sport but is struggling with fear or performance anxiety after a close call or a tough pla

Cover of Johnny Long Legs

Matt Christopher Sports

Johnny Long Legs

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels the weight of everyone's expectations or struggles to feel confident despite having natural tale

Cover of Run, Billy, Run

Matt Christopher Sports

Run, Billy, Run

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling's reputation or struggles to find their own place, Billy's journey on

Ages 8–12

Cover of Catcher with a Glass Arm

Matt Christopher Sports Classics

Catcher with a Glass Arm

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels like the 'weakest link' on their sports team or is afraid of making a mistake in front of their

Cover of Master of Disaster

Soccer 'Cats #6

Master of Disaster

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels like a magnet for mishaps, this story offers a relatable look at overcoming a streak of bad luck

Cover of Cooking Queen

For the child who loves to help in the kitchen and needs a little boost of confidence when trying new things or entering

Cover of On the Mound with... Curt Schilling

Matt Christopher Biographies

On the Mound with... Curt Schilling

Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout

For the young baseball fan who dreams of big-league success and needs to see how hard work and grit lead to professional

Cover of Getting Board?

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to try something new, this story follows a boy finding his place in the hi

Cover of Macadoo of the Maury River

Macadoo of the Maury River

For the child who loves animals and is navigating life's transitions. A gentle look at finding a new purpose and the hea

Cover of What Sound Is Morning?

What Sound/Color #2

What Sound Is Morning?

For the early riser or the child who needs a little nudge to wake up, this sensory journey transforms the quiet dawn int

Cover of The Dump Truck

Arlene Blanchard's Easy-to-Read #2

Arlene Blanchard

For the truck-obsessed toddler ready to see how a real quarry works. This story follows Ben's big first day behind the w

Cover of The Chalice of the Gods

Percy Jackson & the Olympians #6

The Chalice of the Gods

For the teenager navigating the pressure of big milestones, this story follows a hero balancing mythic quests with the o

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The Cat's Midsummer Jamboree

For the child who thrives in a group or loves making a joyful noise, this story celebrates finding your rhythm alongside

Cover of The Great Fishing Contest

The Great Fishing Contest

For the child learning that the joy of a shared hobby and time with a best friend is more valuable than any trophy or co

Cover of Sama Crushes the Code

Sama Crushes the Code

Samaira Mehta, Brin Stevens

For the child who feels their skills aren't enough to fit in, this story follows Sama as she discovers that passion and

Cover of Treasure Hunt Trouble

Humphrey's Tiny Tales #8

Treasure Hunt Trouble

Betty G. Birney

For the child who loves solving riddles and working as a team, this gentle mystery helps build confidence in following i

Cover of Mountain Bike Mania

Mountain Bike Mania

Matt Christopher

For the child learning to balance new passions with old loyalties. Will discovers that winning on the trails doesn't mea

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In the Huddle with... John Elway

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who needs to see that even superstars face setbacks, this biography shows how grit and teamwork le

Cover of The Hurricane Girls

The Hurricane Girls

Kimberly Willis Holt

For the preteen navigating the shifting tides of long-term friendship while discovering their own strength and uncoverin

Cover of And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

And Nobody Got Hurt #2

And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

For the young sports fan who loves a good laugh, this collection of bizarre bloopers and amazing feats turns sports hist

Cover of Peppa Pig and the Little Train

Peppa Pig and the Little Train

Candlewick Press

For the child who loves the excitement of a bumpy ride, this story turns a small travel hiccup into a fun group adventur

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Cornbread & Poppy #4

Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

Matthew Cordell

For the child navigating the highs and lows of competition, this gentle story shows how true friendship and good sportsm

Cover of How to Rope a Giganotosaurus

How to Rope a Giganotosaurus

For the child who thrives on high-stakes excitement and needs a boost of courage to tackle big challenges while finding

Cover of Magic at Silver Spires

School Friends #5

Magic at Silver Spires

For the young performer navigating the high stakes of a school play and the tricky social waters of a competitive boardi

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