Books like Elly De La Cruz: Baseball Star (Today's Sports Stars)
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.
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Kathryn Gibbs Davis, 2025
The Story of Caitlin Clark: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
Rachelle Burk, 2025
64 pages
Why to read
Uplifting story of modern sports hero.
Encourages perseverance and confidence.
Accessible, photo-rich format.
Celebrates women’s athletic achievements.
The Story of Caitlin Clark: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
Rachelle Burk, 2025
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
The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
178 pages
Why to read
Exciting Greek myth retold for kids.
Boosts vocabulary and cultural literacy.
Models courage and critical thinking.
Great for parent-child discussions.
The Odyssey
Gillian Cross, 2025
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Timeless story in vivid comic art.
Explores judging beyond appearances.
Balances swashbuckling action and emotion.
Boosts vocabulary through poetic lines.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
Racing Legends: Lando Norris (Racing Legends, 4)
Maurice Hamilton, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inspires perseverance through real achievements.
Introduces exciting motorsport technology.
Encourages open talk on mental wellbeing.
Photo-rich format hooks visual learners.
Racing Legends: Lando Norris (Racing Legends, 4)
Maurice Hamilton, 2025
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
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.
