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• Coach Hyatt Is a Riot!

  Gutman, Dan

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  Part of the My Weird School Daze book series, this story is about pee wee football, and the main character, A.J. thinks his new coach is crazy. She carries a whistle with her everywhere, even when she sleeps; and wait till you see her plan to turn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Running Back Can't Always Rush

  LeBoutillier, Nate

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  This book is the second in the series of Victory School Superstars. Danny finds that speed on the football field may be an advantage, but off the field it is causing him problems. Bold, colorful pictures and short chapters help early readers to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Turkey Bowl

  Bildner, Phil

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  A picture book for older readers about a boy named Ethan who, having reached nine years old, is finally considered old enough to play in the annual family Turkey Bowl football game. However, a blizzard will prevent the cousins, aunts, and uncles…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Family Huddle

  Manning, Peyton

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  A picture book for older readers by Archie, Eli, and Peyton Manning that is based on their memories of traveling together to visit their grandparents in Louisiana and Mississippi. Age Range: 4-8 years.

• The Greatest Game Ever Played

  a Football Story

  Bildner, Phil

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  A story about a father, son, and the 1958 NY Giants vs. Colts football game that brings them close as they root for the their team (the Giants) together. Age Range: 5-8 years.

• The Dog That Pitched a No-hitter

  Christopher, Matt, 1917-1997

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  First published in 1988, a classic baseball story about Mike and his dog, Harry. The two have a special relationship--they can read each other's minds! Mike will use this ability to his advantage when he struggles with baseball. Age Range: 5-8…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Always Picked Last

  Montgomery, R. A.

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  From the Choose Your Own Adventure Dragonlark Series, this book makes the reader the central character by speaking directly to the reader with "you" statements. In this story, YOU are the littlest elf. When it's time to play sports and games, you…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• By My Brother's Side

  Barber, Tiki, 1975-

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  Based on the childhood of National Football League superstars (and brothers) Ronde and Tiki Barber, this picture book for older readers is about the values of family, hard work, and determination. Age Range: 6 -10 years.

• The Lucky Baseball Bat

  Christopher, Matt, 1917-1997

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  Written in 1954 and reprinted in 2004, by best-selling author of children's sports books, Matt Christopher, comes a story about Martin, a boy who attributes his good skills at baseball to a lucky bat and glove. Age Range: 7-9 years.

• Cam Jansen and the Sports Day Mysteries

  a Super Special

  Adler, David A.

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  For fans of sports and mysteries, this super special contains three mysteries that 5th grader Cam (Jennifer) Jansen must solve. She is called "Cam" (short for camera) because she has a photographic memory. Age Range: 7-10 years.

• The Gold Medal Mess

  Kelly, David A. (David Andrew), 1964-

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  From David A. Kelly, author of the Ballpark Mysteries, comes a newer mystery/sports series that features diverse characters and focuses on not only sports, but friendship and fair play. Age range: 6-9 years.

• The Fenway Foul-up

  Kelly, David A. (David Andrew), 1964-

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  Cousins Mike and Kate have tickets to the Red Sox game and All Access passes to Fenway Park, thanks to Kate's mom, a sports reporter. The two will solve a mystery, while readers will learn facts about Fenway Park along the way. A good pick for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Shaq

  O'Neal, Shaquille,

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  The first of a new series from Shaquille O'Neal, Little Shaq incorporates sports, conflict resolution, and gardening. A feel-good story that children and their parents will enjoy. Age Range: 5-7 years.

• Soccer on Sunday

  Osborne, Mary Pope,

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  #52 of the Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie travel back to the 1970s to find the famous soccer player Pelé at the World Cup who will tell them a “secret of greatness.” Age Range: 5-10 years.