Sports & Recreation

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKExperience a quiet day on the river with Papa in this sentimental picture book about fly fishing and conservation that Kirkus Reviews says "captures the magic of nature." The crisp autumn morning nips my...

Best friends Jasper, Mo, and Ruby try out for their town's travel baseball team in the next installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series by New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss!Pick a book. Grow a...

A young girl learns how to manage her emotions and channel her tennis hero, Arthur Ashe, in the new book by Geisel Award-winning creator James Yang. A young girl loves to play tennis with her father. And dreams of being like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But...

The Ironsword Academy series comes to an epic fire-breathing conclusion in this deluxe illustrated hardcover chapter book! The only official Minecraft chapter book series! Morgan and the team use the school's medieval fair as cover to sneak into the...

All-star Baby Dunks-a-Lot is back and ready to help his team solve a basketball mystery in this hilarious and sporty tale from NBA champion Jayson Tatum"There's only one person who can save the game of basketball . . ."When all the basketballs in the...

Join a young rider and her pony on a trail ride adventure in this tender ode to the power of friendship and trust shared between a child and animal. Easy gallop, wild and free.Endless fun, you and me. A girl boot-stomp-runs at the call of her pony's...

Join Mario and his friends for Princess Peach's birthday in this hardcover picture book based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie--in theaters April 1, 2026! Mario and everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom are ready to celebrate Princess Peach's birthday, but...

Lucy Lancaster's competitive spirit is the boss to beat in this sixth book in a chapter book series full of magical mishaps and everyday childhood adventures. Lucy is playing games with her friends, and she's got her game face on! But no matter what she...

This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher follows a young son who helps his father overcome his fear of swimming. Bloop. Dribble. Drip. Drizzle. Splish. Spray. Splash! I'm here with my dad in this cool swimming class! But...

Cammie likes routines. She likes schedules. She likes things to happen on time and when she expects them. She likes order in her city life, her classroom, and at home with her family. When life is predictable, it is perfect. Then one day her father says...

Putt! Putt! It's time for miniature golf! Join the family fun as everyone tries to get a hole-in-one. This Step 1 reader is perfect for children who know their alphabet and are eager to learn to read! Lots of fun awaits at the mini-golf course. Pirate...

A young girl learns that sometimes letting go is part of the journey when her family's surfboard creates memories with a new rider. Lana's great-grandmother's surfboard hangs above the counter in the family surf shop. The board has carried many riders...

Mia finds her bravery and catches her first real wave while surfing with her abuela in this joyful, lyrical picture book that's perfect for summer and for grandparent/grandchild sharing. One early morning, Mia and her abuela head to the ocean to surf...

Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way.Mama's decided it's time for their...

An adorable, action-packed spin on Cinderella featuring lots of soccer and a prince with two royal dads. Jack begs his dad to tell him his favorite bedtime story, the one about Leo and the royal soccer match. It includes two mean stepbrothers, a fairy...

Putt! Putt! It's time for miniature golf! Join the family fun as everyone tries to get a hole-in-one. This Step 1 reader is perfect for children who know their alphabet and are eager to learn to read! Lots of fun awaits at the mini-golf course. Pirate...

Thwaack ! Whummpp! Klangg! From a park in the United States to a pitch in India, from the seaside in Nigeria to a stadium in Uruguay, there's one game that brings the world together. Whether you call it football, soccer, or any other name, it's the...