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Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
344 books about basketball
By format:
Chapter Books
(168)
Young Adult
(18)
Graphic Novels
(15)
Middle Grade
(10)
Poetry
(10)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Hank Zipzer #10
Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench!
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Hank is tired of watching from the sidelines and works with his dad and friends to help his second-grade basketball team
Ages 6–9
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Point Guard Prank
Jake Maddox
Someone is targeting Ryan with mean-spirited pranks that are ruining his basketball game. He must unmask the culprit bef
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Red-Hot Hightops
Matt Christopher
Kelly plays like a basketball pro whenever she wears her new sneakers, but she begins to wonder if her shoes are actuall
Ages 8–12
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H.O.R.S.E.
Christopher Myers
For friends who love to challenge each other, this story celebrates how playful competition and big imaginations can tur
Ages 5–10
Antsy Bonano #1
The Schwa Was Here
Neal Shusterman
Antsy and the nearly invisible Calvin Schwa team up for a series of daring experiments and schoolyard mischief that put
Ages 10–14
Rules
Cynthia Lord
Catherine creates lists of rules to help her brother with autism, but a summer of new friendships makes her question wha
Ages 9–13
The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
The Story of Barack Obama
Tonya Leslie
For the child curious about leadership and how one person can make history. This approachable biography explores the jou
Ages 6–9
Taking Up Space
Alyson Gerber
True self-esteem is found within as a young girl navigates the difficult pressure of body image and learns to embrace he
Ages 10–14
Barack Obama: Our 44th President
Beatrice Gormley
This biography follows the path of America's 44th president, documenting his journey from childhood to his historic vict
Ages 8–12
Night Job
Karen Hesse
For children who miss a parent working long or unusual hours, this atmospheric story celebrates the quiet dignity of wor
Ages 4–8
And Nobody Got Hurt! #3
The Greatest Moments in Sports
Len Berman
History's most incredible sports underdogs, from a horse named Upset to the Miracle on Ice, prove that anything is possi
Ages 8–12
Athletes Who Made a Difference
Athletes Against War
Elliott Smith
For the child curious about how their sports heroes make a difference. This book explores how athletes use their fame to
Ages 8–12
Rigby Focus Forward
Energy in Sports
Rigby
For the young athlete who wonders how their body moves and jumps, this guide connects the dots between sports and the sc
Ages 6–9
This or That Sports Debate
This or That Sports Debate
Michelle Schaub
Compelling either/or questions about the world of sports spark lively debates and sharpen critical thinking skills for y
Ages 7–11
On the Hook
Francisco X. Stork
A death threat from a gang member leaves Hector frozen in fear until a violent confrontation forces him to live side-by-
Ages 12–18
House of Sports
Marisabina Russo
For the child navigating the pressure of family expectations while trying to find their own path in sports and life.
Ages 9–12
Tall Story
Candy Gourlay
For the child navigating a blended family or waiting to meet a long-lost relative, this story explores the complexities
Ages 10–14
Sports Fun #2
Basketball Fun
Tyler Omoth
Learn the rules of the court, the gear you need to play, and why being a good sport is the most important part of gettin
Ages 5–8
Boost
Kathy Mackel
Savvy is six-foot-two and still growing, facing a new basketball team and a younger sister's jealousy as she fights to f
Ages 10–14
Defender
Graham McNamee
A gifted basketball player discovers a body in her Toronto building, leading her and her boyfriend into a dangerous web
Ages 14–18
Lives of... #5
Lives of the Athletes
Kathleen Krull
Colorful portraits and personal histories reveal the true lives of 23 famous athletes, showing the humans behind the fam
Ages 8–12
Fred Bowen Sports Stories #14
Hardcourt Comeback
Fred Bowen
Trace the history of basketball from its humble beginnings with peach baskets to the legendary eras of greats like Bird
Ages 8–12
The Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale
Charly Palmer
A neighborhood basketball team embarks on an amazing season defined by teamwork and unsung heroes in this tall tale illu
Ages 4–8
Any Small Goodness
Tony Johnston
Life in East Los Angeles means standing up for your name, hitting the basketball court, and protecting the local librari
Ages 8–12
