Skip to content
wonderlit
Books
Articles
Feedback
Send Feedback
Bug
Suggestion
Book Data Issue
Other
Send Feedback
Browse
→
Interests
→
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
365 books about basketball
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
1
...
3
4
5
6
7
...
16
Champions on the Bench
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who feels overlooked or stuck on the sidelines, this book honors the patience and perseverance of those wa
Ages 4–9
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
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
Becoming Kareem
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
Trace the rise of a basketball legend who broke scoring records and used his platform to champion identity, faith, and s
Ages 10–14
The Berenstain Bears 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
Legends in Sports #1
Michael Jordan
Matt Christopher
From his childhood courts to his legendary professional career and a detour into baseball, this is the complete story of
Ages 8–12
The Fifth Quarter #1
The Fifth Quarter
Mike Dawson
Lori finds her voice and builds her confidence on the basketball court while navigating the pressures of school and her
Ages 8–12
Hoop Kings #2
Hoop Kings: New Royalty
Charles R. Smith Jr.
High-energy poems and bold photos celebrate the agility and finesse of NBA legends like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and B
Ages 7–12
Scholastic Biography
Michael Jordan
Chip Lovitt
Michael Jordan's journey unfolds from his childhood in North Carolina to the heights of NBA stardom with the Chicago Bul
Ages 8–12
The Fifth Quarter #2
Hard Court
Mike Dawson
Lori finds her voice on the basketball court as she turns practice into confidence and navigates the social hurdles of f
Ages 8–12
The Real Sports Kid #2
The Real Slam Dunk
Charisse K. Richardson
Marcus is certain he is destined for the NBA, but a meeting with a professional athlete teaches him that there is more t
Ages 7–10
Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game
Kadir Nelson
Black players have shaped the soul of basketball through every decade, bringing style and skill to the court in this ill
Ages 8–12
Steve Nash: The Making of an MVP
Jeff Rud
Trace the path of Canadian athlete Steve Nash from his early days in a high school gym to his rise as an MVP star in the
Ages 9–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
On the Court with... Dwight Howard
Matt Christopher, Stephanie Peters
Dwight Howard transformed from a high school phenomenon into a dominant NBA force. Trace his rise through stats, highlig
Ages 8–12
Basketball Dreams
Chris Paul
NBA star Chris Paul shares how his grandfather Papa Chilly taught him that kindness and determination are the real keys
Ages 4–8
DK Readers
Caitlin Clark
Ellen Labrecque
Follow the rise of a basketball phenomenon to learn how dedication and skill turned Caitlin Clark into one of the most e
Ages 5–8
The Wizenard Series #2
Season One
Kobe Bryant, Wesley King
Reggie is a benchwarmer for the worst team in the league, but he must endure magical, grueling practices to unlock his t
Ages 10–14
Fade to Blue
Sean Beaudoin
A girl with missing father and a basketball star find their worlds colliding in a surreal mystery where reality seems to
Ages 14–18
Hero
Perry Moore
Thom Creed is a basketball star with a hidden life: he has superpowers and he is gay. Now he must join the very League t
Ages 13–18
Bo at the Buzz #3
Bo and the Basketball Game
Elliott Smith
For the child attending their first live game or joining a team, Bo the Bear helps little ones understand how to be a gr
Ages 5–8
