Books like Baller Ina
Award winning
Breakaway: Ready-to-Read Level 2
David Sabino, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging sports-themed narrative for young readers.
Boosts vocabulary with Level 2 reading challenges.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship values.
Supports early reading independence.

Breakaway: Ready-to-Read Level 2
David Sabino, 2019
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
Olympics
Chris Oxlade, 1999
64 pages
Why to read
Comprehensive introduction to the Olympic Games history.
Inspires kids with tales of athletes and sportsmanship.
Enhances knowledge on global cultures and unity.
Encourages physical activity and personal best pursuit.

Olympics
Chris Oxlade, 1999
Award winning
Football & Family: The Justin Jefferson Story
Chad Israelson, 2023
28 pages
Why to read
Inspiring journey of Justin Jefferson's rise to football fame.
Highlights importance of family support and perseverance.
Encourages teamwork, determination, and setting goals.
Engaging storytelling perfect for young sports enthusiasts.

Football & Family: The Justin Jefferson Story
Chad Israelson, 2023
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
Award winning
Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional intelligence and resilience in kids.
Supports understanding of feelings through character interaction.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou, 2022
Award winning
We Will Rock Our Classmates: Penelope Rex
Ryan T. Higgins, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Boosts confidence through relatable character Penelope Rex.
Encourages inclusivity and friendship in school settings.
Supports emotional development and self-expression.
Ideal for engaging young readers in group discussions.

