Books like On Your Marks Get Set Gold
Award winning
Llamas Go Large: A World Cup Story
Scott Allen, 2018
305 pages
Why to read
Captivating soccer-themed adventure, sparks interest.
Features teamwork, friendship values, enhances social skills.
Encourages goal-setting and perseverance, empowers children.
Interactive, engaging narrative, boosts reading skills.
Llamas Go Large: A World Cup Story
Scott Allen, 2018
Award winning
The Way Champs Play
Naomi Osaka, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship among young readers.
Illustrates importance of perseverance in achieving goals.
Supports development of empathy through diverse characters.
Engages children in a fun, interactive reading journey.
The Way Champs Play
Naomi Osaka, 2022
Award winning
Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo?
James Buckley Jr., 2022
56 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Cristiano Ronaldo's real-life success story.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and hard work.
Engaging sports-themed narrative for young readers.
Encourages goal-setting and personal growth.
Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo?
James Buckley Jr., 2022
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
Baller Ina
Liz Casal, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires teamwork and sportsmanship in young readers.
Features diverse characters, promoting inclusivity.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging sports terminology.
Vivid illustrations complement the upbeat storyline.
Baller Ina
Liz Casal, 2023
Award winning
Leo Messi (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou, Jeffrey Kashou, 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, 2021
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
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.
