Books for Starting a New Activity

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

For the child who feels like they don't have a 'thing' yet, this story offers a gentle hug and the reminder that everyon

For the child who feels the weight of family expectations or the pressure to belong. This story explores how true braver

For the child who loves getting their hands messy and seeing their ideas come to life. Celebrate the tactile joy of mold

For the child who feels anxious when things don't go exactly as planned or struggles with a need to be perfect in school

For the child who loves to explore the outdoors and ask 'why' about every creature they see. A quiet guide to the wonder

Hubie needs to bring 100 items to school, but he can't decide between baseball cards or the hairs on his head. The 100th

For the child who hears music in everyday sounds and needs encouragement to embrace their unique creative spark and pers

For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is dreading a summer of forced social activities. A story about finding y

For the child who gets a little too intense during family game night or school sports and needs help finding the fun in

For teens navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their identity, this graphic novel explores finding ac

A quiet afternoon of fishing at the pond reveals the hidden connections of the food chain, from a tiny mosquito to the g

Young Henry Huggins lives a classic 1950s childhood on Klickitat Street, finding excitement in paper routes and adventur

Moving to a new school in Wisconsin, Aliya takes to the basketball court to prove that she can play at a high level whil

For the child who has been told they aren't strong enough or big enough to try. This inspiring true story shows how one

Clara holds a special hope in her heart as she wishes for a holiday transformation into a Christmas fairy.

Andrea is ready for a winning season with the Pumas, but the new coach's focus on basic drills and a new position leaves

Jumping, playing, and moving are essential for a healthy body. Vivid photographs and simple text show just how much fun

An unlikely friendship blooms when a young girl meets a former cellist and discovers how music can connect people across

Library day is going great until Yasmin realizes her favorite book is gone, leading her on a careful search to retrace h

Desperate to find a place in his new town, a young boy tells a lie about his soccer skills to join the local team as the

Go behind the pottery wheel to see how a lump of wet clay is shaped, fired, and transformed into a work of art by a skil

The way you stand and the tone of your voice say just as much as your words do; learn how to use these tools to speak an

After years of waiting for a single painting of his horse, a wealthy man confronts an artist to learn the true meaning o