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The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes
Million Mistakes seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Mistakes aren't the end of the world, they're how you get better. Kids cheer for her every single time.
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The best Sports picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Teamwork, practice, and the love of the game.
26 books · 10 with a read aloud on our channel
Winners Never Quit!
Winners Never Quit!
PreK to 2nd grade
Little Mia loves soccer but quits whenever she loses, until her siblings stop letting her play. Mia Hamm's own story is a perfect pep talk for sore losers and young athletes.
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The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese
The Food Group seriesK to 3rd grade
A cheese who has to win at everything learns what really matters. Perfect for the competitive kid in your house.
The Girl Who Figured It Out
The Girl Who Figured It Out
3rd to 5th grade
Minda Dentler, who had polio as a child, becomes the first woman wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. An inspiring true story of determination.
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Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie can't throw well but has the most fun. A great reminder that fun matters more than winning.
Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.
PreK to 3rd grade
This picture book biography follows Lionel Messi from a small boy in Argentina to one of the greatest soccer players ever. Great for young fans who dream big.
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This Book Is Boring!
This Book Is Boring!
Finn the Frog seriesK to 5th grade
Finn the Frog thinks the book is boring and wants kids to make it exciting. Interactive and hilarious.
Pete the Cat: Play Ball!
Pete the Cat: Play Ball!
Pete the Cat seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pete's baseball game isn't going his way, and he has to decide how to handle striking out. A great early reader for kids learning good sportsmanship.
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¡GOOOOL! A Bilingual Book of Soccer
¡GOOOOL! A Bilingual Book of Soccer
PreK to 2nd grade
A bilingual book that celebrates the love of soccer. Great for young soccer fans and learning Spanish words.
She's Got This
She's Got This
PreK to 2nd grade
Zoe loves gymnastics, but a fall off the beam makes her want to give up. Olympian Laurie Hernandez cheers on every kid learning to try again after a tumble.
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Meet Me in the Middle: A VeeFriends Book
Meet Me in the Middle: A VeeFriends Book
K to 3rd grade
Eager Eagle rushes and Patient Pig takes her time, and on the basketball court they learn from each other. A clever flip book where the two stories meet in the middle.
Baseball Saved Us
Baseball Saved Us
K to 3rd grade
A Japanese American boy sent to an internment camp in World War II finds pride and purpose on a makeshift baseball field. A powerful history lesson for older kids.
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Big Dreams
Big Dreams
PreK to 2nd grade
Gabby tries out for the boys' football team and keeps going when others doubt her. Inspiring for any kid who's been told they can't.
Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
2nd to 5th grade
Roberto Clemente insists on being called by his real name as he becomes a baseball star and a voice for Latino players. Inspiring for sports fans.
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The Worst Sports Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Sports Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The book thinks sports are the worst and kids get to disagree loudly. Great for sporty kids.
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
K to 4th grade
Born in Ghana with one strong leg, Emmanuel biked nearly 400 miles across his country to show what people with disabilities can do. A moving true story of determination.
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Ready... Set... Frog!
Ready... Set... Frog!
PreK to 2nd grade
Frog keeps stopping his race practice to help friends and learns it's okay to say no sometimes. A sweet lesson in balancing kindness and taking care of yourself.
Family Huddle
Family Huddle
PreK to 3rd grade
The Manning brothers visit their grandparents and turn every chance into a backyard football game with their dad. A fun, warm look at family, teamwork, and playing for the love of it.
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My Papa Plays Pickleball
My Papa Plays Pickleball
PreK to 2nd grade
Oliver wants to play pickleball like his Papa, but it's harder than it looks. A sweet grandparent story about doing hard things.
Froggy Plays Soccer
Froggy Plays Soccer
PreK to 2nd grade
Froggy can barely sleep before the big game, and his dad's one reminder is no hands! When the ball heads his way in the final minute, giggles are guaranteed for young players.
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Introducing Sandwina: The Strongest Woman in the World!
Introducing Sandwina: The Strongest Woman in the World!
2nd to 5th grade
Katie Sandwina grows up in a circus family and becomes a famous strongwoman who proves women can be strong. A fun, empowering true story.
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Number One Sam
Number One Sam
PreK to 3rd grade
Sam the racing dog hates losing to his friend Maggie, but in the big rematch he stops to save a line of chicks crossing the road. A sweet lesson in what really makes a champion.
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Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream
1st to 5th grade
Young Michael Jordan worries he is too short to play basketball, and his parents teach him that hard work matters more than height. Inspiring for any kid who feels too small.
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Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer
Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer
Tiny T. Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Tiny T. Rex loves soccer, but the game is harder than it looks. With teammates and lots of practice, he learns to dribble, pass, and score. Perfect for new players.
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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
K to 5th grade
Kadir Nelson tells the history of the Negro Leagues with stunning paintings. Reach for it with any baseball fan; the art alone is worth it.
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Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
The Questioneers seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Billie Jean feels like she doesn't measure up in her family of musicians, until a basketball game shows her how to blend her talents into something all her own.
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