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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)
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(155)
Graphic Novels
(128)
Picture Books
(114)
Young Adult
(67)
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(54)
Poetry
(31)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Baseball Crazy: Ten Short Stories that Cover All the Bases
Nancy E. Mercado
John H. Ritter shares stories from the baseball diamond that go beyond the game to tackle life, heart, and standing up f
Ages 9–14
Roasted Peanuts
Tim Egan
Jackson the cat doesn't make the baseball team like his best friend Sam, but he discovers a surprising way to become a s
Ages 4–8
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
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12–18 yrs
140 books
Birth of the Cool
Kathleen Cornell Berman
For the child finding their own voice, this rhythmic biography of Miles Davis shows how a young boy's curiosity and hard
Ages 4–9
The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound: A Birder's Journal
Sallie Wolf
For the child who finds magic in the backyard. This blending of poetry and field notes inspires young explorers to obser
Ages 8–12
The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano
Elizabeth Rusch
For the curious child who loves music or building things, this story shows how passion and persistence can lead to an in
Ages 4–8
Red Rocket Readers
Presto Pizza
Diana Freeman
Dough, tomato sauce, and melty cheese come together in this guide to how pizza is made in Italy and enjoyed all over the
Ages 5–8
Heart in the Pocket
Laurence Bourguignon
For the child who feels nervous about being away from a parent. A comforting story about a little kangaroo who finds the
Ages 3–6
Bump
Matt Wallace
For the child who feels like an outsider due to a physical difference and needs to see that their strength comes from wi
Ages 8–12
How Do You Dance?
Thyra Heder
Stomp, jiggle, or go completely nuts whether you are at the bus stop or the market, because the best way to move is exac
Ages 4–8
Unsettled
Reem Faruqi
For the child navigating the complex emotions of moving to a new country and finding the courage to dive into new beginn
Ages 8–12
Music Was It: Young Leonard Bernstein
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child whose passion feels like a heartbeat, follow young Leonard Bernstein as he fights for his musical dreams d
Ages 9–14
Jingle Dancer
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Jenna visits her family and friends to gather singing tin jingles for her dress, piece by piece, so she can dance at the
Ages 4–8
Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
Kate Waters, Madeline Slovenz-Low
Ernie Wan gets ready for his very first lion dance in Chinatown as his family and community prepare for a vibrant Chines
Ages 4–8
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
Anna Harwell Celenza
Facing a massive deadline, George Gershwin blends the rhythms of 1920s New York to create a concerto that captures the m
Ages 6–11
Maisy's First Clock
Lucy Cousins
Follow Maisy from sunrise to bedtime and move the clock hands to match her day, from getting dressed to playing in the p
Ages 2–5
A Baseball Story
written and illustrated by Richard Torrey
For the child who is nervous or curious about joining their first sports team. This gentle story captures the funny and
Ages 4–8
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do
Ashley Spires
For the child who hesitates to try something new or feels the pressure to perform when everyone else seems to find it ea
Ages 3–7
Levi's Great & Wonderful Life
Brandon Vannoy
Levi uses the theater of the mind to picture his goals and find the inner strength needed to face his fears.
Ages 4–10
Will on the Inside
Andrew Eliopulos
Will struggles to balance a new Crohn's diagnosis with his love for soccer while finding unexpected friendship and navig
Ages 8–12
Cliff the Failed Troll
Barbara Davis-Pyles
Cliff is a vegetarian troll who hates scaring goats and loves saying ahoy, so he leaves bridge-building behind to find h
Ages 4–8
Sports Fun #2
Basketball Fun
Tyler Omoth
Learn the rules of the court, the gear you need to play, and why being a good sport is the most important part of gettin
Ages 5–8
The Secret Heroes Club
Vlad M
Middle school is terrifying enough without werewolves teaching chemistry and ninjas fighting with sausages in the hallwa
Ages 8–12
I, Vivaldi
Janice Shefelman
Born during an earthquake, a boy fulfills his mother's religious vow while secretly yearning to compose the soaring musi
Ages 6–10
