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Kids' Sports Stories

7 books · Ages 4–12 · Early Readers, Chapter Books

Kids' Sports Stories is a 7-book series for ages 4–12 by Elliott Smith. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Cheers for Gymnastics and Baseball Battle are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Baseball Battle

Baseball Battle2021

Cheers for Gymnastics

Cheers for Gymnastics2020

Free Throw Contest

Free Throw Contest2021

Flag Football Friends

Flag Football Friends2021

Courage on the Football Field

What This Series Covers

Resilience & Perseverance Sports Starting a New Activity Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Social Teamwork & Collaboration

All books by Elliott Smith →

What to Read Next

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Cover of Ready, Set, Swim!

Ready, Set, Swim!

Laurie Friedman

For the child preparing for their first sports competition or learning to handle the nerves of a big day with friends.

Cover of What Do You Think, Katie?

What Do You Think, Katie?

For the child who feels stuck when facing a blank page, Katie Woo explores how to find inspiration and trust her own art

Cover of Softball Practice

First-Grade Friends

Softball Practice

Grace Maccarone

For the child who needs a boost of confidence when things go wrong. Two friends turn a mix-up into a chance for independ

Cover of Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes

Courage on the Football Field2021

Skateboarding Pals

Skateboarding Pals2021

Basketball Camp Go-Getter

Basketball Camp Go-Getter2022

Pinkalicious

Pinkalicious and the Pinkettes

Victoria Kann

For the child who loves the spotlight but needs help learning that being in a band means playing together, not just play

Ages 4–8

Cover of The Star of the Show

Clifford the Big Red Dog

The Star of the Show

Dena Neusner, Norman Bridwell

For the child who loves to put on a show or needs a little encouragement to work with friends toward a common goal.

Cover of Welcome to the Training Academy!

Welcome to the Training Academy!

For the early reader who loves big machines and working together. Follow Stinky and Dirty as they tackle challenges and

Cover of Fast Friends

For the early reader who loves high-speed action and is learning that winning isn't everything. A story about speed, car

Cover of Let the Dragon Games Begin!

Ever After High

Let the Dragon Games Begin!

For the child learning to navigate competition, this story explores how to play fair and support your teammates during t