Sports & Recreation

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...

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...

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...

A mountain introduces itself to young visitors through all five senses in this vibrant watercolor book of seasons. Meet the narrator of this book: the mountain. It's cold and windy up here, so you might want to shut your eyes; you don't need them to see...

Let's go fishing! Get ready to reel in this informative and easy-to-read Step 2 reader about kids' early morning fishing adventure with grandma! In Let's Go Fishing!, the kids and Nan are heading out bright and early for a fun day of fishing. They have...

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...

Now a New York Times bestselling series! Fresh off his success with the junior national soccer team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be a newbie all over again.Will Leo get any playing time? Can he work his...

Join a proud young pet owner in this heartwarming Step 1 Phonics Reader! Discover all the amazing things her pet rat can do, but most importantly, how much they love each other. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are excited to start decoding...

Winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Chase a runaway mop in this hilarious, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read by award-winning author-illustrator Jonathan Fenske! Meet a mop. The mop does not want to mop the slop. See the mop run away. Can anyone stop...

Join best friends Frank and Bert in their fourth adventure, packed with soccer, friendship, and heart.Meet Frank and Bert. Frank LOVES soccer and he's teaching Bert everything he knows. Bert has the great big kick down pat, but after that, everything...