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Running & Track
Running & Track
Running & Track Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
404 books about running & track
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch
Anne Isaacs
During the 1848 Gold Rush, lightning-fast Estrella must outrun greedy ghosts to save her exotic pets from a haunted gold
Ages 7–11
Dog Stories #2
Fartacus Likes Farty Sports
Paul R. Melia
For the child who finds potty talk hilarious and needs a lighthearted way to get excited about physical activity and dif
Ages 4–8
Record Run
Jake Maddox
Harry is incredibly fast when he is being chased by water balloons, but he has to decide if he can find that same speed
Ages 8–12
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The Tortoise and the Hare
Blake Hoena
For the child who gets discouraged when others finish first or feels pressure to rush through their work.
Ages 4–7
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Running Rivals
Jake Maddox
For the young athlete struggling to stay happy for a friend who is suddenly winning, this story explores the tension bet
Ages 8–12
Rainbow Magic #135
Olympia the Games Fairy
Daisy Meadows
For the child who loves the excitement of competition but needs a reminder about the importance of fair play and teamwor
Ages 6–9
The Great Valentine's Day Race
Dee Smith
For the child who focuses more on winning than on the people around them, this sweet story highlights why kindness is th
Ages 3–7
You Choose: Survival #3
Can You Survive the Marathon Des Sables?
Matt Doeden
For the adventurous child who loves being in control, this interactive survival guide tests their grit and decision maki
Ages 8–12
Sadako
Sadako
Eleanor Coerr
This poignant retelling captures the spirit of a young girl who used a thousand paper cranes to find hope and peace in t
Ages 6–10
My Incredible World
Cheetahs!
Hope Aicher
For the child who is captivated by the fastest animals on land and wants to know how they run so quickly. A simple intro
Ages 3–6
They'll Never Catch Us
Jessica Goodman
For the teen navigating high-stakes pressure and complicated sibling bonds, this mystery explores the dark side of compe
Ages 14–18
The Hurricane Girls
Kimberly Willis Holt
For the preteen navigating the shifting tides of long-term friendship while discovering their own strength and uncoverin
Ages 8–12
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Your Body Works! #1
Your Respiratory System Works!
Flora Brett
For the curious child asking how we breathe, this guide uses clear diagrams to explain how the lungs and diaphragm keep
Ages 7–10
The Big Race
Shirley Glaser
For the child who gets discouraged when they aren't the fastest or feels nervous about participating in group events and
Ages 3–6
Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli
A legendary runaway with amazing athletic feats attempts to heal the racial rifts of a divided small town through his my
Ages 8–12
Slow Burn
Bethany Rutter
For the teen navigating body image and the pressure to change, this joyful rom-com celebrates finding confidence and lov
Ages 12–18
Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme
Matt Chandler
Sven Somme must outwit 900 soldiers in a high-stakes mountain trek. This true story follows a resistance fighter's darin
Ages 8–12
Marching to Appomattox: The Footrace that Ended the Civil War
Ken Stark
For the young history buff ready to move beyond basic facts to understand the strategic tension and human drama of the C
Ages 8–12
Charlie and Lola #5
I Am Really, Really Concentrating
Lauren Child
For the child who gets easily distracted or feels discouraged when they aren't naturally good at something. Lola learns
Ages 3–7
