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Books for Starting a New Activity

Books for Starting a New Activity – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

4,049 books

0–3 yrs896 books

4–7 yrs2028 books

8–11 yrs1059 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Secret Spy Society #2

The Case of the Curious Scouts

For the child who loves cracking codes and working with friends, this mystery bridges the gap between fun sleuthing and

Cover of Who Is Stevie Wonder?

Who Is Stevie Wonder?

A thirteen-year-old boy with a record deal becomes a global sensation, using his music and voice to advocate for civil r

Cover of The Gingerbread Cookie Mystery

First-Grade Friends Forever

The Gingerbread Cookie Mystery

Ms. Fickle's class is building a festive gingerbread house, but panic strikes when a piece of the cookie goes missing fr

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12–18 yrs

150 books

Cover of Using Hand Lenses and Microscopes

Science Tools

Using Hand Lenses and Microscopes

Lisa J. Amstutz

For the curious child who loves to look closer at the world. This simple guide introduces young explorers to the tools t

Ages 5–8

Cover of The Bootiful Game

Foul Football #3

The Bootiful Game

Michael Coleman

For the young sports fan who loves a good laugh and spooky twists. This silly supernatural story helps kids see the fun

Cover of Wally's Route

The Faraway Forest #1

For the child who thrives on routine and community but sometimes feels overwhelmed by big tasks or a grumpy neighbor.

Cover of My Football Family

My Football Family

For the child who loves the energy of game day and wants to see how a shared passion for sports can bring the whole fami

Cover of Spring Scavenger Hunt

Enchantimals: Passport to Reading #2

Spring Scavenger Hunt

For children building confidence in their new reading skills, this spring celebration follows friends working together t

Cover of There Goes Ted Williams

There Goes Ted Williams

For the child who needs to see that even legends start with hard work and practice. A stirring look at how dedication tu

Cover of Books Make Good Friends

Books Make Good Friends

For the quiet child who finds the world a little loud and prefers the company of a good book while navigating the tricky

Cover of Buzzing

For the child who feels overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and is searching for a place where they can truly be themselve

Cover of Star Scouts

For the child who feels like an odd duck in their local clubs, this intergalactic adventure proves there is a 'troop' ou

Cover of Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

Moonstruck: The True Story of the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

Gennifer Choldenko

A determined cow ignores the doubts of a skeptical horse to prove that even the most impossible, lunar-sized dreams can

Cover of Flight of the Singing Pilot

The Backyardigans

Flight of the Singing Pilot

For the early reader who loves to sing along and imagine big adventures, this musical race through the clouds builds con

Cover of Moon

Moon is tired of school, homework, and sports. Everything changes the night she meets a wolf and finds a way to escape h

Cover of Meet Quickshadow

Transformers Rescue Bots #11

Meet Quickshadow

Brandon T. Snider

Quickshadow is a highly skilled secret agent, but now she must face her toughest mission yet: learning how to work with

Cover of Only the Good Spy Young

Gallagher Girls #4

Only the Good Spy Young

For the teen navigating a world where the adults aren't giving them the full story, this high-stakes mystery explores th

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Adventures with Waffles #2

Lena, the Sea, and Me

Lena faces a tough new soccer coach while Trille tries to impress a classmate during a year of high stakes and stormy se

Cover of I Am Really, Really Concentrating

Charlie and Lola #5

I Am Really, Really Concentrating

For the child who gets easily distracted or feels discouraged when they aren't naturally good at something. Lola learns

Cover of The Great Fishing Contest

The Great Fishing Contest

Jason and his friend Sammy have a secret plan to win the big fishing contest by finding exactly where the giant fish hid

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Most Valuable Bear

For the young athlete who struggles with hogging the ball or forgetting that sports are about the whole team, not just t

Cover of The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon

Black Lagoon Adventures #18

The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon

Mrs. Green's students let their imaginations run wild with scary possibilities when she refuses to reveal what kind of a

Cover of Diary of a Ballerina

Diary of a Ballerina

For the child curious about what it is really like to take ballet lessons, from the first day of class to the big stage

Cover of Karate Kids

Kids Activities

For the child feeling nervous about their first sports class, this story highlights the focus, friendship, and fun found