Books like Football Stories: Messi
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.

Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Lionel Messi - Read & Shine
Pegasus, 2018
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Lionel Messi's perseverance and success.
Enhances understanding of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Ideal for young sports enthusiasts and dreamers.

Lionel Messi - Read & Shine
Pegasus, 2018
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #1)
Dav Pilkey, 2020
176 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through comic creation adventures. - Encourages teamwork and collaboration skills. - Engages young readers with dynamic illustrations. - Enhances understanding of narrative structures.

Cat Kid Comic Club: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #1)
Dav Pilkey, 2020
Award winning
Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
144 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of change and personal growth.
Encourages children to embrace new experiences.
Supports development of self-confidence.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

Karen's Haircut
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.

The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
Award winning
Baseball's Best: Five True Stories (Step into Reading)
Andrew Gutelle, 1990
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating true stories of baseball legends.
Inspires perseverance and sportsmanship in young readers.
Supports reading skills progression, ideal for beginners.
Combines sports excitement with historical education.

Baseball's Best: Five True Stories (Step into Reading)
Andrew Gutelle, 1990
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Joe Mauer: Baseball Star: Baseball Superstar (Big Buddy Biographies)
Sarah Tieck, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring biography of renowned baseball player Joe Mauer.
Highlights perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship values.
Engages young readers with vivid sports action descriptions.
Ideal for sparking interest in sports and biographies.
