Niño Series
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Baseball Bob
William Joyce, 1999
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sports theme stimulates active imagination.
Features teamwork, perseverance, enhancing social skills development.
Encourages passion for sports and physical activities.
Family-friendly content, ideal for parent-child reading time.

Baseball Bob
William Joyce, 1999
Ghosts Can't Play Hockey
Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence, Tanya Zeinalova, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Combines humor with unique, engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship through relatable scenarios.
Supports understanding of overcoming fears and challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Ghosts Can't Play Hockey
Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence, Tanya Zeinalova, 2023
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The Man with the Magic Foot: A time travel football story for 9-13 yr olds (Chadmouth Town Football Club)
Ian Slatter, 2021
118 pages
Why to read
Time-travel adventure enhances historical knowledge.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship.
Stimulates imagination and cognitive development.
Perfect for young sports enthusiasts.

The Man with the Magic Foot: A time travel football story for 9-13 yr olds (Chadmouth Town Football Club)
Ian Slatter, 2021
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The Land of La: A Wheezy Tweet Adventure (Wheezy Tweet Adventures)
Ralph Bourne, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, John Martz, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through vibrant, imaginative landscapes.
Enhances vocabulary with playful, descriptive language.
Encourages empathy and teamwork among diverse characters.
Perfect blend of adventure and humor for young readers.

The Land of La: A Wheezy Tweet Adventure (Wheezy Tweet Adventures)
Ralph Bourne, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, John Martz, 2013
Mermaids Don't Run Track
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, Marcia T. Jones, John Steven Gurney, 1997
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale, sparks joy and imagination.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Highlights teamwork, cooperation among diverse characters.
Perfect blend of fantasy and relatable school scenarios.

Mermaids Don't Run Track
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, Marcia T. Jones, John Steven Gurney, 1997
Dazzling Dribbling (Angels FC Book 3)
Michael Coleman, 2012
189 pages
Why to read
Captivating soccer-themed adventures boost team spirit.
Highlights importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Develops understanding of goal-setting and perseverance.
Engages young readers with dynamic, action-packed storytelling.

Dazzling Dribbling (Angels FC Book 3)
Michael Coleman, 2012
Boyz Rule 09: Basketball Buddies
Felice Arena, Macmillan, Teora USA, 2019
48 pages
Why to read
High-energy, exciting basketball adventures.
Focuses on teamwork and friendship development.
Encourages sportsmanship and healthy competition.
Engaging narrative for young sports enthusiasts.

Boyz Rule 09: Basketball Buddies
Felice Arena, Macmillan, Teora USA, 2019
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Positions 1: Where Do We Go? (Iplaysoccer)
Lindsay Little, Seth Little, 2016
31 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic soccer positions through dynamic storytelling.
Encourages teamwork and strategic thinking in young readers.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and simple language.
Ideal for sparking interest in sports and physical activity.
