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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+
Sports Illustrated Kids: You Make the Call
Basketball's Most Controversial Plays
Heather E. Schwartz
For the young sports fan who hates a 'bad call.' Explore the history of basketball's most disputed plays and learn the r
Ages 8–11
Basketball Superstars #1
Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar
Matt Doeden
For the child who loves sports but feels like an underdog, this high-interest biography shows how hard work and persiste
Ages 7–10
Brief Garland: Ponytails, Basketball, and Nothing But Net
Harold Keith
A skeptical coach finds his perspective shifting as he works to lead a determined all-girl basketball team toward succes
Ages 10–14
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Stars of Today
Maya Moore: Basketball Star
Lori Mortensen
For the young sports fan who needs to see how hard work and passion turn dreams into championships through the story of
Ages 6–9
Sports Mascots
Basketball's Zaniest Mascots
David Carson
For the basketball fan who struggles with reading but loves the game. This high-interest guide uses the wacky world of m
Ages 8–12
Jake Maddox Kids' Sports Stories #5
Free Throw Contest
Shawn Pryor
For the child who feels the weight of expectations when the game is on the line. This story helps young athletes navigat
Ages 6–9
Sports Illustrated Kids: Greatest Nicknames
Basketball's Greatest Nicknames
Thom Storden
Perfect for the young athlete who loves basketball trivia and wants to know why their favorite stars have such cool, leg
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Front Court Hex
Matt Christopher
For the young athlete struggling with a sudden slump, this story explores how to overcome self-doubt when luck feels lik
Ages 8–12
Travel Team #2
Summer Ball
Mike Lupica
Danny Walker is the smallest player at the elite Right Way camp, and he will have to fight every rival to prove he belon
Ages 8–12
NFL Power Players
Power Players
Paul Ladewski
For the basketball-obsessed reader who dreams of the big leagues. This guide profiles legendary NBA stars, highlighting
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Johnny Long Legs
Matt Christopher
For the child who feels the weight of everyone's expectations or struggles to feel confident despite having natural tale
Ages 8–12
Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up
Jenn Bishop
Rory and Abby must keep their basketball friendship a secret when an old rivalry between their coaching fathers threaten
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
Yao Ming
Matt Christopher
For the young basketball fan who dreams of reaching the big leagues and seeks an inspiring story about staying true to o
Ages 8–12
The Best of Pro Sports
The Best of Pro Basketball
Matt Doeden
For the young basketball fan who wants to know the legends of the court. This high-energy guide celebrates the grit and
Ages 6–10
DK Readers
Basketball
Emma Carlson Berne
For the young sports fan who wants to know everything about the court, from how the game started to the superstars who c
Ages 7–9
Travel Team #1
Travel Team
Mike Lupica
After being cut from the travel team for his size, twelve-year-old Danny Walker forms his own squad to prove that heart
Ages 8–12
The Moves Make the Man
Bruce Brooks
The friendship between two boys in North Carolina becomes a complex game of survival as they navigate the hard truths of
Ages 10–14
Fred Bowen Sports Stories #3
Off the Bench
Fred Bowen
For the young athlete who feels stuck on the sidelines and needs to know that every role on a team matters.
Ages 8–12
Edenville Owls
Robert B. Parker
For the teen navigating the messy transition to high school who needs to see that standing up for what is right is just
Ages 12–16
Boom Bah!
Phil Cummings
For children navigating high stakes and parent-child friction, this story highlights the importance of teamwork and supp
Ages 6–12
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Basketball Sparkplug
Matt Christopher
For the child who thrives in a group but feels lost when their 'partner in crime' isn't there, this story explores build
Ages 8–12
Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears God Loves You!
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
The Bear family learns a reassuring lesson about faith and finding comfort in love even when things do not go exactly as
Ages 3–7
Big Book of Who
Big Book of Who: All-Stars
Sports Illustrated Kids
You will learn which legendary athletes dominated their sports as you browse through the stats, facts, and careers of ic
Ages 7–12
Who HQ Graphic Novels
Who Is the Man in the Air? Michael Jordan
Gabe Soria
Basketball legend Michael Jordan fights through a mysterious illness during the high-stakes 1997 NBA Finals in this vivi
Ages 8–12
