Books like Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields (Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World)
Award winning
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Highlights resilience and teamwork through sports narrative.
Showcases the rich histories of Native baseball players.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Inspires young readers with real-life role models.
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell, 2023
Shohei Ohtani: All Access
Scholastic, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Real-life tale of chasing big dreams.
Teaches grit through sports setbacks.
Celebrates cultural diversity and respect.
Fast-paced, photo-rich, highly engaging.
Shohei Ohtani: All Access
Scholastic, 2025
Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #16)
Thomas Flintham, 2025
80 pages, Hardcover
Why to read
Video-game adventure kids instantly recognize.
Confidence-boosting short chapters and art.
Shows courage and teamwork in action.
Great springboard for parent-child talks.
Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #16)
Thomas Flintham, 2025
Way of the Warrior Kid: The Coloring Book!
Jocko Willink, 2025
64 pages, Paperback
Why to read
Coloring meets real-world discipline lessons.
Actionable tips encourage healthy routines.
Boosts confidence through achievable goals.
Perfect parent-child discussion starter.
Way of the Warrior Kid: The Coloring Book!
Jocko Willink, 2025
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Elly De La Cruz: Baseball Star (Today's Sports Stars)
Charlie Beattie, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
True story of dreams achieved.
Fast-paced and photo-rich.
Highlights perseverance and kindness.
Cultural window into Dominican baseball.
Elly De La Cruz: Baseball Star (Today's Sports Stars)
Charlie Beattie, 2025
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Kathryn Gibbs Davis, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates dreaming big and refusing to quit.
Introduces real engineering in kid-friendly language.
Colorful art holds attention and sparks questions.
Historical backdrop enriches classroom learning.
