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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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(128)
Picture Books
(114)
Young Adult
(67)
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(54)
Poetry
(31)
Age
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3–5
6–8
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The Gymnast #2
The Gymnast 2
Joanne Slazyk
Riley is chasing her level ten gymnastics dream, but she must decide if she can handle the pressure when her friends nee
Ages 8–12
The Frail Days
Gabrielle Prendergast
For the teen facing a parent's terminal illness while struggling to find their own voice through social anxiety and the
Ages 12–18
Disappearing Desmond
Anna Alter
For the child who prefers the sidelines to the spotlight, this sweet story follows a shy cat finding the courage to be s
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
140 books
My Eyes Are Up Here
Laura Zimmermann
For the teenager who feels defined by their physical appearance and struggles with the vulnerability of a changing body.
Ages 12–18
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
Faceoff Fall Out
Jake Maddox
Jax Kingsford has a wicked slapshot, but he'll need more than skill when his hockey team faces off against his former be
Ages 8–12
Ruby Sings the Blues
Niki Daly
For the child whose big energy or loud voice often feels like 'too much.' Learn how Ruby turns a loud problem into a mus
Ages 4–8
The Jazz Fly #1
The Jazz Fly
Matthew Gollub
A fly on his way to a jazz gig gathers rhythms from a frog, a hog, and a dog, blending their unique sounds into a toe-ta
Ages 3–8
Jake the Philharmonic Dog
Karen LeFrak
Follow Jake the dog behind the scenes of the New York Philharmonic as he explores the instruments and steals the hearts
Ages 4–8
Winnie the Horse Gentler #12
A Girl Named Dan
Dandi Daley Mackall
For the child who has been told they can't do something because of who they are: a spirited look at breaking barriers an
Ages 4–8
Joanne Slazyk's Sports Stories #1
The Catcher
Joanne Slazyk
Jade’s championship softball season is thrown into chaos when her star pitcher and best friend suddenly walks off the te
Ages 10–14
Young Dancer's Apprenticeship: On Tour with the Moscow City Ballet, A
Olympia Dowd
A fourteen-year-old dancer shares the first-hand thrills and grueling challenges of traveling and performing with the pr
Ages 9–14
Slug Days #3
Duck Days
Sara Leach
For the child who feels overwhelmed by new routines and sensory changes. Lauren, who has autism, finds her own way to be
Ages 7–10
Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum
Robert Andrew Parker
For the child who experiences the world through sound or touch, this moving story of jazz legend Art Tatum shows how a p
Ages 4–8
The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!)
Troy Cummings
A big fall down the water spout leaves Eensy Weensy too scared to climb until a ladybug friend helps her find the courag
Ages 3–7
The Deaf Musicians
Paul Dubois Jacobs, Pete Seeger
For the child navigating a major life change who needs to see that a new challenge can lead to a beautiful, unexpected r
Ages 4–8
Ike LaRue #1
Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School
Mark Teague
Ike the dog sends dramatic letters home from obedience school, painting a bleak picture of life at the academy while his
Ages 4–9
Small Elephant's Big Day
Chansamone Bouakhamvongsa
Small Elephant is finally big enough to join his mother and the rest of the herd on his very first hunt through the wild
Ages 2–5
Moses #3
Moses Sees a Play
Isaac Millman
For children who use or are curious about sign language, this story celebrates the joy of performance and the beauty of
Ages 5–8
Musical Narratives
Bach's Goldberg Variations
Anna Harwell Celenza
Step into the 17th century to see how J.S. Bach composed a masterpiece to help a young organist, complete with an audio
Ages 6–10
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Roaring Down the Rapids
Leslie Arnott
Hold on tight as Marisa and Freddie brave the splashing, roaring waters of the Red River on a high-energy family rafting
Ages 6–8
Usborne Guides
Understanding Music
Judy Tatchell
From the ancient echoes of plainsong to the high-energy roar of punk, this guide reveals the fascinating history and pat
Ages 10–16
Sebastian: A Book about Bach
Jeanette Winter
For the child who loves making things and needs to see how practice and passion turn a small spark of talent into a life
Ages 4–8
Guys Read #3
The Sports Pages
Jon Scieszka
For the middle-schooler who would rather be on the field than in a book. This high-energy collection uses humor and grit
Ages 8–12
Step Up To the Plate, Maria Singh
Uma Krishnaswami
Maria Singh works to find her voice and a sense of belonging in a multicultural world while balancing her love for the g
Ages 8–12
