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The Man with the Magic Foot: A football adventure for 9-13 yr olds (Chadmouth Town Football Club)
Ian Slatter, 2021
88 pages
Why to read
Engaging football-themed adventure for preteens.
Focuses on teamwork, perseverance, and goal-setting.
Spark children’s interest in sports and physical activity.
Encourages resilience and strategic thinking.
The Man with the Magic Foot: A football adventure for 9-13 yr olds (Chadmouth Town Football Club)
Ian Slatter, 2021
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Lionel Messi: How A Little Boy Became A Champion
Kerry Tran, 2023
78 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Lionel Messi's childhood and perseverance.
Encourages dedication and hard work in young readers.
Highlights the importance of family support in success.
Motivational read for aspiring young athletes.
Lionel Messi: How A Little Boy Became A Champion
Kerry Tran, 2023
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All-American Puppies #4: Uptown Poodle, Downtown Pups
Susan Saunders, Henry Cole, 2001
96 pages
Why to read
Entertaining adventure with diverse, engaging puppy characters.
Encourages empathy and understanding through relatable conflicts.
Enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
All-American Puppies #4: Uptown Poodle, Downtown Pups
Susan Saunders, Henry Cole, 2001
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Leo Messi (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou, Jeffrey Kashou, Monica Mikai, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of soccer legend Lionel Messi's journey.
Illustrates importance of perseverance and hard work.
Encourages children to follow their dreams passionately.
Visually engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Leo Messi (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou, Jeffrey Kashou, Monica Mikai, 2021
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The Top 10 of Everything in Sports (Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 Lists)
Sports Illustrated Kids, 2013
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging content for budding sports enthusiasts.
Encourages statistical analysis and comparative reasoning.
Highlights teamwork and personal achievement.
Fun and informative approach to sports history.
The Top 10 of Everything in Sports (Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 Lists)
Sports Illustrated Kids, 2013
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Dunk Skunk
Michael Rex, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging rhymes enhance phonetic awareness and language development.
Creative character play boosts imagination and empathy.
Interactive guessing game format sharpens memory and deduction skills.
Colorful, lively illustrations captivate and hold children's attention.
Dunk Skunk
Michael Rex, 2005
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Soccer Song: Green Light Readers, Level 2
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 2008
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging soccer-themed storyline.
Appeals to beginner independent readers, Level 2.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship.
Crafted by acclaimed author Patricia Reilly Giff.
Soccer Song: Green Light Readers, Level 2
Patricia Reilly Giff, Blanche Sims, 2008
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Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse (Totally True Adventures): How the Red Sox Curse Became a Legend . . .
David A. Kelly, Tim Jessell, 2009
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative about baseball history and legend.
Introduces children to sportsmanship and teamwork values.
Stimulates interest in historical events through storytelling.
Ideal for enhancing children's reading and comprehension skills.
