#Sports

A Is for Athlete

Author: Sampson Michael Genre: Sports Illustrator: Dawn Davidson

Teaching kids their ABCs and encouraging a variety of different athletic-packed pastimes-now that's a home run of a book. Team Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson step up to the plate in A is for Athlete to combine early literacy and world-renowned sports. Each letter is accompanied with facts that introduce the rules or provide history for each sport. From "A" is for Athlete to "Z" is for Zamboni and all letters in between, kids will not only grow more confident in their reading skills but might find a new sport or two that they want to learn. Read more

Big Shot: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (16)

Author: Jeff Kinney Genre: Adventure

In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot? Read more

Froggy Plays T-Ball

Author: Jonathan London Genre: Sports

Jonathan London's acclaimed Froggy series stars a charming amphibian that young listeners have come to love. Froggy's adventures have taken him to school, restaurants, and even soccer fields. This time around, he's headed to the baseball diamond to play T-ball with all of his pals, including his best friend Max. But Froggy doesn't seem to be a very good ballplayer-that is until the final inning when the game is on the line! Look for other Froggy stories from Recorded Books, including Froggy Plays Soccer. Read more

I Can Play Basketball: A Sports Illustrated Children's Book

Author: Charles C.G. Genre: Sports

Exciting. Optimistic. Love For Sports. Mason has grown up being inspired by his dad's career as a basketball player. He could often be found practicing with his basketball. Perfect for our little lovers of sports! Yet, Mason wanted to be better and bigger. The question was how? There may be a surprise gift involved. An exciting NBA game. A visit to the basketball camp. And some very special words by a basketball coach. Join Mason in this short, sweet story of a book who takes his first steps toward achieving his dream and true love. With vivid illustrations and a catchy rhyming scheme, this book will have both kids and parents hooked till the last page. A short with a simple language ideal for beginner readers or to read aloud for the little ones! *note this book took me a year to make and was not made by any chatgpt engine. Read more

Inspiring Stories of Football Greats: 12 Uplifting Tales for Kids (From Challenge to Champion)

Author: Skyler Trepel Genre: Sports Illustrator: Lorenzo Fornaciari

Nurture your child’s inner champion—and get them reading more—with this inspirational football book for kids, ages 6–9. Does your football-obsessed kid devour every stat and story about their favorite players and teams? Thrill them with Inspiring Stories of Football Greats , an uplifting collection of stories about legendary NFL teams and athletes who overcame adversity—including injury, doubt, or tough beginnings—and emerged as winners. Whether your kid is a fan of all-time greats like Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Peyton Manning or today’s stars like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Travis Kelce, these stories of hard work and resilience are sure to inspire them to dream big! Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, or as a gift, this football book is a must-have for young sports lovers and readers. Star-studded lineup of football GOATs. Discover the stories and facts behind Don Shula and the 1972 Miami Dolphins, Tom Brady and the 2001 New England Patriots, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Kurt Warner, Michael Strahan, Peyton Manning, Troy Polamalu, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, and Saquon Barkley. A playbook of life lessons. Valuable advice on teamwork, perseverance, growth mindset, and self-belief will inspire young readers to go after their own dreams. Additional athletes to know and love. Twelve short biographies of current NFL stars including Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Puka Nacua, Justin Jefferson, Patrick Surtain II, and others. Easy-to-read format is a touchdown for young readers. Brief chapters, fun illustrations, and simple sentences build reading skills and keep kids engaged. Looking for more books for your little sports fan? Check out the first book in the series, From Challenge to Champion: 12 Inspiring Sports Stories for New Readers and the forthcoming From Challenge to Champion: Baseball . Read more

Meet Sonic!: A Sonic the Hedgehog Storybook

Author: Penguin Young Readers Licenses Genre: Adventure

The world's fastest blue hedgehog is speeding to the big screen in February 2020. On time to celebrate the film's release is this adorable storybook that introduces readers to Sonic the Hedgehog. Illustrated in the modern 2D Sonic style, Meet Sonic! is the perfect introduction to Sonic for younger readers. In twenty-four easy-to-read pages, readers learn all about Sonic and his friends. This book also contains cool stickers of everyone's favorite characters from the world of Sonic the Hedgehog! Read more

Number 9: The Beginning | Soccer Books for Kids 8-12 (No.9 Series)

Author: Jack Scorer Genre: Sports

FROM TEXAS DREAMER TO LONDON LEGEND Jack has never played for a real team—until now. When a surprise trial lands him at England’s top soccer academy, Jack trades his small Texas town for the cutthroat world of elite football in London. But it’s nothing like he imagined. Every mistake is punished. Every pass is judged. Rival players want him gone. Alone, out of his depth, and miles behind the others, Jack starts to question everything. Then he finds The Bandits —an underground crew of street soccer players. No whistles. No coaches. No limits. The kind of football that doesn’t follow rules—it makes its own. As Jack slips between two worlds—the rigid demands of the academy and the raw freedom of street soccer—he learns that greatness isn’t about being perfect... It’s about something much deeper. When homesickness threatens to break him, bullies target his every weakness, and betrayal hits from the one place he thought was safe, Jack faces his ultimate test. With his dream hanging by a thread—and the legendary Number 9 shirt within reach—he must dig deeper than ever before. Does he have what it takes to survive—and prove he truly belongs among the best? Ideal book series for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. For fans of soccer, adventure, sports, and fast-paced underdog stories. Check out the other books in The Number 9 series: Number 9 II: The Club Number 9 III: The Battle Number 9 IV: The Fight Read more

Spike the Dinosaur: Short Stories for Kids, Games, Jokes, and More! (Fun Time Series for Beginning Readers)

Author: Uncle Amon Genre: Early Readers

Are you looking for a children's book that is highly entertaining, great for beginning readers, and is jam-packed with stories, jokes, and more? Follow the adventures of Spike the Dinosaur! This is an excellent read for beginning readers. Each story is full of adventure and excitement with cute and bright illustrations for younger readers! These stories are great for quick bedtime stories, waiting rooms, traveling, and reading aloud at home! Excellent for early and beginning readers Great for reading aloud with friends and family Cute short stories that are great for a quick bedtime story Funny and hilarious jokes for kids Cool puzzles and mazes Story List & Activities : Hatching It’s Time to Face Charger The Escape New Friends Monsters Dinosaur Jokes Puzzles and Mazes Scroll up and click 'buy' and spend some quality time with your child! tags: kids books, kid books, children books, books for kids, dinosaurs, dinosaur, dinosaur books, dinoaur books for children Read more

The Best of Everything Hockey Book (All-Time Best of Sports)

Author: Shane Gerald Frederick Genre: Sports

What team has won the most Stanley Cups? How many teams did Wayne Gretzky play for? What is the longest game in NHL history? Learn the answer to these questions and more in The Best of Everything Hockey Book. Read more

The Storm Blitz (Local Legends: Sports Chapter Books For Kids)

Author: Lane Walker Genre: Sports

It was fourth and goal… Jacoby Howard was the star quarterback, and I was the middle linebacker who was going to stop him from scoring. I glanced up at the scoreboard; it read :03; 21-17. Jacoby had to go through me to win the game. My teeth clenched as I crouched, ready to surge forward. As soon as the center moved the ball, I blitzed. I stayed low and dropped my shoulder pads just in time to meet Jacoby at the goal line. We connected with a loud thud on impact. Time stood still. Everything came down to this play. Two superstars, undefeated teams, and a developing rivalry go head-to-head in the last game of the season. Who will bring home the bragging rights? Read more

Who Is Shaquille O'Neal? (Who Was?)

Author: Ellen Labrecque Genre: Sports Illustrator: Manuel Gutierrez

NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series! Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move. With such a welcoming personality and immense talent, it is easy to see why Shaquille O'Neal is often considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. Read more

Amazing Sports and Science (TIME For Kids Book of WHY)

Author: The Editors of TIME for Kids Genre: Sports

TIME for Kids The BIG Book of Why: Sports and Science answers the why, what, when, where, who and how questions that kids commonly ask, but adults can rarely answer. Why does a curve ball curve? Why does a Super Ball bounce so high? How can David Beckham make a soccer ball "bend"? Why can eating chocolate make people hyper? Written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, TIME For Kids goes beyond answering the question, and dips into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. TIME For Kids The BIG Book of Why: Sports and Science is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids. Read more