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Books for Starting a New Activity – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
3,901 books
0–3 yrs
876 books
4–7 yrs
1947 books
8–11 yrs
1027 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(1966)
Early Readers
(155)
Graphic Novels
(128)
Picture Books
(114)
Young Adult
(67)
Middle Grade
(54)
Poetry
(31)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Bicycles Don't Fly
Barbara Giles
Jack just got a brand new bike for Christmas and he has two massive goals: figure out if the bicycle can actually fly an
Ages 7–10
Samantha on a Roll
Linda Ashman
Sammy can’t resist the temptation of her brand-new skates, leading to a chaotic and high-speed dash through the neighbor
Ages 4–8
Ballerina Swan #2
Ballerina Gets Ready
Allegra Kent
For the young dancer curious about what happens behind the scenes, this story captures the quiet, focused ritual of prep
Ages 3–6
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12–18 yrs
140 books
Piano Piano
Davide Cali
For the child who feels weighed down by lessons they do not enjoy or the pressure to excel at a hobby chosen by their pa
Ages 5–9
Tennis Anyone?
Shane McG
For the active child who loves a good laugh, this silly introduction to tennis swaps technical rules for playful puns an
Ages 3–7
See How We Move!
Scot Ritchie
For the child feeling nervous about their first swim lesson or curious about how their body works in the water.
Ages 4–7
Henry #2
Henry and the Something New
Jenn Bailey
For the child who feels overwhelmed by changes in routine or finds sensory-rich environments like museums a bit much to
Ages 4–8
The Electric Slide and Kai
Kelly J. Baptist
Lively digital illustrations capture the rhythm and warmth of a multigenerational African American family sharing their
Ages 4–8
Ballerina Dreams
Lauren Thompson
Five girls with physical disabilities work toward their big dance recital, proving that perseverance can make any dream
Ages 4–8
Annie and Snowball #10
Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club
Cynthia Rylant
For the child who loves their pets and is beginning to discover the magic of sharing stories with friends.
Ages 5–7
Tallulah #3
Tallulah's Nutcracker
Marilyn Singer
For the child who feels crushed by a mistake, this story offers a gentle lesson on resilience and finding the joy in per
Ages 4–8
Fly, Chick, Fly!
Jeanne Willis
For the child who feels safer staying where things are familiar rather than trying something new or scary.
Ages 3–7
Little Sammy Samurai #1
Little Sammy Samurai Masters Respect
S. G. Martin
For the child who struggles with impulse control or listening, this story uses a young samurai's training to show how ho
Ages 4–8
Half Moon Summer
Elaine Vickers
For the preteen navigating the messy transitions of middle school, family secrets, and the quiet power of showing up for
Ages 8–12
I Cannot Swim, But I Want to Be a Mermaid
Fluffyrobots La
For the child who dreams of being something they don't yet feel ready for, this story explores the gap between big aspir
Ages 4–8
Jewish Plays for Children
Paulette Fein Lieberman
For educators and parents looking to bring Jewish history and holidays to life through performance, creativity, and coll
Ages 7–13
Self-Regulation Skills
When I'm Worried
Michael Gordon
For the child who experiences 'what-ifs' and tummy flutters, this gentle guide offers practical tools to manage big worr
Ages 3–7
Pete the Cat: Rocking Field Day
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who feels pressured to win, Pete the Cat shows that the best part of any competition is having fun and bei
Ages 4–8
Quincy and Buck #2
Quincy and Buck
Camille Matthews
Quincy is ready for his first desert trail ride, but he must face his fears when his experienced guide, Buck, turns out
Ages 4–8
Brave as a Mountain Lion
Ann Herbert Scott
Spider dreads the upcoming school spelling bee, but the wisdom of his Shoshone family helps him find the inner strength
Ages 5–9
Baseball for Babies
Nevenka Butterfield
For the littlest sports fans just starting to notice the sights and sounds of the ballpark. A playful introduction to th
Ages 0–3
Think Big
Liz Garton Scanlon
For the child with a wild imagination who needs encouragement to turn their big ideas into music, art, and performance.
Ages 3–7
Social Emotional Learning
Resilience
Jayneen Sanders
For the child learning to navigate life's bumps, this book teaches how to bounce back from disappointment and keep tryin
Ages 4–10
A Crooked Kind of Perfect
Linda Urban
For the child who feels like they are settling for second best, this gentle story follows Zoe as she learns that life's
Ages 8–12
