Books for Starting a New Activity

Tiny fingers become the stars of the show in this interactive board book that lets you disco, tap, and pirouette through

Otto wants to see his name in print, so his friend Puddle uses whimsical pictures and words to teach him every letter of

For the child trying to navigate a new school or social circle by being someone they're not. This funny story explores t

High in the Arctic Circle, a young girl in Iceland prepares her horse for the annual tradition of gathering sheep across

Unicorns and magic fill the air as friends camp among the clouds, but Sara must find her courage to help solve a sky-hig

The thump of the ball and the swish of the net come alive through high-energy poems and photographs that celebrate the s

When a star player vanishes during a puzzle competition at a remote lake camp, two teens must solve the mystery using lo

Bud loves mud, but a giant puddle right in the middle of a big race forces him to choose between getting messy and cross

The life of Juliette Gordon Low comes to life in this illustrated biography of the woman who brought the Girl Scout move

For the curious child wondering how a tiny seed becomes a tall sunflower, this rhyming guide makes the complex world of

For the curious child who wants to know why a poodle looks different from a beagle, this rhyming guide explores the wond

For the child who feels disappointed when plans are ruined by the weather. Nancy learns to find the silver lining when a

For the child who never stops moving: discover how a famous artist captured the magic of dancers, horses, and busy stree

An aspiring young player faces the heavy weight of expectations and moral choices both on the field and in his community

For the basketball fan who wants to know everything about their favorite team: from historic championships to the legend

The birthday fun at Barnacle Beach stops when the party favors go missing, leaving Nancy and her friends to follow a pir

Teenager Tom Raines trades his gritty life for a spot in a high-tech military academy, training to become a pivotal sold

For the child who needs to see that persistence pays off even when others say no, this biography follows a trailblazing

Kareem navigates the pressures of seventh grade as he tries to balance his Syrian roots with his intense passion for Ame

Determined to play soccer in a village on stilts with no land, a group of Thai boys works together to build a pitch that

Great ideas can appear when least expected, proving that persistence and a bit of creativity are the essential ingredien

For the child looking for a fun way to build reading confidence through humor and a story about working hard with a pet

Mia is thrilled when her friend Tariq moves to town, but things feel different until a science Olympics gives them a new

For the child who feels nervous about new social situations or needs a gentle nudge to include others who seem different