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A fun, comforting bedtime story for sports fans - School Library Journal. From the arrival at the stadium to the last goodnight, Goodnight Baseball is a sweet, nostalgic tale--told in gentle, fun rhyme--about the thrill of a baseball game.

Goodnight Hockey is the perfect bedtime board book for every hockey fan! The rhyming text, exciting illustrations, and classic sport combination are a hat-trick of fun for the whole family.

Gooooooal! Introduce your little one to the great sport of soccer in this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap board book. Learn all about basic game rules, team uniforms, safety equipment, practice drills, and good sportsmanship. Babies and toddlers will love exploring every playful scene filled with animal friends and tons of soccer fun. Thick, durable board pages and easy-to-lift chunky flaps are perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn and read along during storytime. This sweet lift-a-flap board is a perfect first book! It is sure to be a winning goal with every little fan! Time to face off!

In the mold of our very popular series of state alphabet books, we offer "Z is for Zamboni" to hockey fans young and old across North America. Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf" illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

Let's Play Baseball! Introduce your little one to the great sport of baseball in this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap board book. Learn all about basic game rules, team uniforms, safety equipment, practice drills, and good sportsmanship. Babies and toddlers will love exploring every playful scene filled with animal friends and tons of baseball fun. Thick, durable board pages and easy-to-lift chunky flaps are perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn and read along during storytime. Count the number of bases and practice words such as pitcher, catcher, and batter. This sweet lift-a-flap board is a perfect first book! It is sure to be a home run with every little fan! Game On! -Welcome to the world little one! Come explore Let's Play Baseball board book filled with surprises. -Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps are designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little infants and toddlers -Bright, cheerful illustrations and rhyming text in these sensory lift-a-flap books for little kids to keep them entertained and engaged -Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children -Perfect gift for little baseball lovers - a great addition to your toddler's sports collection!

A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. “This is one of the books we’ve been waiting for—a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced.”—Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscaster Women for the win! The fifty illustrated profiles in Women in Sports feature trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breaking female athletes in more than forty sports, including well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men’s league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee. Women in Sports also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about, such as muscle anatomy, a timeline of women’s participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women’s teams. This beautiful and inspiring bookcelebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today’s athletes.

One winter morning, Mr. Magee and his little dog, Dee, head out bright and early to learn how to ski. But what begins as a pleasant day in the snow quickly goes downhill when a run-in with a curious moose sends them flying through the air and hanging above an abyss! How will Dee and Magee find their way out of this snowy situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee and A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, has craftedyet another fun-filled adventure for Magee fans old and new.

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a grand slam way to teach children about nerves and healthy competition! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s time for baseball tryouts and Brother is feeling the pressure. Will he be any good? Will Sister make the team over him? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

Joyful verse relates the many ways to enjoy snow.

The true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community. Every step forward is a victory. Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn't allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn't stop him. Working on his family's farm, Fauja grew stronger to meet his own full potential. He never stopped striving. At the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race. With exuberant text by Simran Jeet Singh and exhilarating illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh reminds us that it's both where we start and how we finish that make our journeys unforgettable.

A golfer swings her club. Look at the ball fly! A player gears up to kick a soccer ball soaring toward him. A basketball player's open - here comes the ball! Making connections between images on a page and the real world is an important building block for your baby's communication skills―and this charming introduction to sports in bold, basic patterns, provides a great high-contrast experience for young developing eyes. As newborns' vision is not developed enough to recognize colors, the sharp contrast of high-contrast patterns and illustration allows their eyes to differentiate between the images on a page. Sure to grab little ones' attention!

Let's Play Football! Introduce your little one to the great sport of football in this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap board book. Learn all about basic game, equipment, team members, terms, and good sportsmanship. Babies and toddlers will love exploring every playful scene filled with animal friends and tons of football fun. Thick, durable board pages and easy-to-lift chunky flaps are perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn and read along during storytime. Most importantly, learn how to be a kind, good sport. It is sure to be a touchdown with every little fan! Time to go play! Explore more peek a flap board books and lift the flap board books for toddlers from Cottage Door Press! Bright, bold artwork and tons of surprises under the flaps to engage and entertain your baby Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps are designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little infants and toddlers Count the number of players and practice words such as coach, tackle, end zone, and field goal Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children Perfect gift for little soccer lovers - a great addition to your toddler's sports collection!

In the days of Roch’s childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved team. How can Roch face the other kids at the rink?

Gooooooal! Introduce your little one to the great sport of soccer in this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap board book. Learn all about basic game rules, team uniforms, safety equipment, practice drills, and good sportsmanship. Babies and toddlers will love exploring every playful scene filled with animal friends and tons of soccer fun. Thick, durable board pages and easy-to-lift chunky flaps are perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn and read along during story time. Count the number of players on the field and practice words such as coach, pass, catch, kick, ball, and goal. Most importantly, learn how to be a kind player by shaking hands at the end of the game. A perfect first book for your budding little athlete!

My First Book of Basketball, the sixth book in the best-selling Rookie Book series from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of basketball with a visual retelling of a professional basketball game—from the jump ball to the game-winning basket! Dribbling, passing, traveling, shooting, dunks, and more are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and awesome graphics. Illustrated "Rookie" characters—a girl, Gabby, and a boy, Sprat—appear on every page, providing fun facts and simple explanations to help kids better understand the game. Perfect for emerging readers from preschool up, My First Book of Basketball is meant to be a shared reading experience between parents and their little rookies before, during, and after the game.

Board Books for Little Sports! Now even the smallest of fans can enjoy a book about their favorite sport. Rhyming riddles accompanied by colorful artwork help introduce the game's simplest, most basic elements.

Ciara is tired of hauling her hockey gear across town to play on the rink. It makes no sense ― there is a perfectly good frozen river in her own backyard! But her dad says it's too jagged, and her mom says it's too bumpy, and her older sisters don't see why she can't keep going all the way across town, just like they did. But Ciara won't let anybody stop her. And with a little help from the neighbourhood, she knows that her team, the River Rink Rats, will finally win a game on their own brand new rink. In classic Robert Munsch style, this warm fun story of community and hockey takes a hilarious turn. With the excitement and pace of a real hockey match, the River Rink Rats play their final game on their new rink. The pressure is on; the crowd is watching; Ciara has the puck; the crowd keeps watching; the ice starts to CRACK!; Ciara keeps playing; the ice starts to drift; the crowd starts running; Ciara shoots to SCORE and . . . You can be sure that no matter how the game ends, there will be hot chocolate!

When George sees his friend Gracie playing soccer in the park, he’s eager to join in—so eager that he grabs the ball with his hands and throws it in the net! Lucky for George, there’s a soccer camp starting at the rec center where he can learn the basic rules of the game and all about dribbling, passing, and what it means to be a team player. George has fun—and gets into a little mischief—at camp, but it’s not until the final game that he finds the perfect position for himself. When he does, he proves to his teammates, coach, and himself that he’s their MVM—Most Valuable Monkey!

The perfect bedtime book for young soccer fans. From the opening kickoff to the final goal, a young girl says goodnight to her most beloved sport: soccer. With delightful, rhyming text and energetic art, acclaimed author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, Goodnight Hockey), along with illustrator Christina E. Forshay, captures the thrill and excitement of the world's most popular sport. This Sports Illustrated Kids picture book will have soccer fans young and old cheering for bedtime!

Good Night, Red Sox follows in the long tradition of good night stories loved by children everywhere. The bedtime story takes children through the day of the big game good morning Boston as everyone wakes up in anticipation, good afternoon Red Sox Nation as everyone heads to Fenway Park, good evening Red Sox as the team take the field and game begins, and of course good night everyone as we say good night to Fenway Park, the players and young fans dreaming of their major league debut. Adorable illustrations and accurate drawings of Fenway Park and the Red Sox only found in Good Night, Red Sox. A home run for every young Yankees fan. Officially licensed by Major League Baseball.

Lilly's favorite time of day is always tea time with her friends and it just so happens...it's her Daddy's favorite time too! Or so she thought! After a little convincing, Lilly is invited to her Daddy's tee time but it's not the same time she had in mind! Lilly experiences the ups and downs of beginners golf as she learns the game and quickly becomes a fan. Lilly finds continuous support through the coaching of her father as she experiences her first nine holes.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Olympic medalist and world-champion gymnast Simone Biles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles--the superstar Olympic athlete who recently became the most decorated gymnast ever--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children.

This original board book series, which begins with America's favorite pasttime--baseball--is sure to be a homerun with the youngest of readers and the sports-loving grown-ups in their lives. A toddler spends an afternoon at the park with his family where he is introduced to baseball for the first time. He makes a few mistakes as he warms up, takes the field, and goes to bat, but he keeps going until he scores the final run of the day and goes to bed a winner.

Time to tackle the bunny slope! Shake to help Bunny make it snow, tilt to help Bunny ski down the slope, and turn to help Bunny escape a cliff in his path. Is there any obstacle Bunny can't conquer? Bringing grins and guffaws with each turn of the page, readers will find Claudia Rueda's innovative bookmaking as entertaining as the twists and turns of a ski slope—and as satisfying as a cozy cup of hot cocoa.

My First Book of Lacrosse, the fifth book in the best-selling Rookie Book series from Sports Illustrated Kids, explains this fast-growing sport to young readers. A fun guide for beginning readers, My First Book of Lacrosse introduces kids to the plays, positions, and basics of lacrosse through a visual retelling of a professional game. From the face-off to the game-winning goal, checking, scooping, passing, and more are all explained using simple text, cool graphics, and real Major League Lacrosse and college level photography to help young kids feel like they are on the field experiencing the game. Illustrated “rookie” characters—a girl and a boy—appear on every page to guide kids through the book as they read alone or along with their lacrosse loving (or bewildered) parent.

From tipoff to the final free throw, Goodnight Basketball follows a young boy as he says goodnight to his favorite sport. With rhyming text and colorful imagery, author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, Goodnight Hockey, Goodnight Soccer), captures the thrill and excitement of the action on the court. This Sports Illustrated Kids board book will have basketball fans everywhere cheering for bedtime!

Now anyone can be one of the "boys or girls of summer" and get a home plate view of America's favorite pastime in H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet. This new offering in our line of children's alphabet books brings the game of baseball to entertaining and informative life. Sports writer Brad Herzog pairs easy-to-read rhymes with detailed expository so that readers are pitched baseball's facts, faces, history, and places from A-Z.

Home run! This lively, interactive finger puppet book is a home run if you're looking to introduce your little one to the great sport of baseball! Read or sing along to Take Me Out to the Ball Game, wiggle the cute baseball puppet around, and tour the field. Boys and girls alike will love exploring every playful scene filled with animal friends and tons of baseball fun, while practicing early learning concepts like counting and language patterns. This story features a fun baseball finger puppet toy built into the board book encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and sensory and language development. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun. A perfect first baseball book for your budding little athlete!

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Billie Jean King, the tennis star who has dedicated her life to breaking barriers both on and off the tennis court. Billie Jean began playing tennis at the age of 11. After one of her first tennis lessons, she told her mother, "I'm going to be No. 1 in the world," a title she would come to hold five times between 1966 and 1972. Twenty years later, she is still today considered one of the most successful women in sports history. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the amazing sportswoman's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

The youngest of readers and the sports-loving grown-ups in their lives can now enjoy America's most popular sport--football--before going to bed a winner. Autumn brings a slight chill in the air, leaves changing color, and of course, football season! This pair of siblings is putting on their gear, warming up, and trying to get a play going all before a quick apple cider break at halftime. A change in sides brings new momentum and the chance to score a touchdown before they lay their heads to rest.

The Adventure Friends have an epic ski day! The story follows along four animal friends skiing on a fun-filled powder day and end the day enjoying each other's company by a fire. Likely to bring a smile to any outdoor enthusiast, the characters have names with outdoorsy puns; Gnarwhal, Radypus, Pow Cow and Shreddy Bear. The colorful and vivid illustrations bring the characters expressions and personalities to life.

The ultimate alphabet book for every young Red Sox fan! Children can learn their ABCs with photos of baseball objects and their favorite team - A is All-Star Game, G is Green Monster, P is Pesky's Pole...Made of sturdy board book paper and cut in the shape of a baseball jersey - it's a grand slam for every baseball fan!

When Peppa Pig and her little brother, George, wake up one day and see that it’s snowing, they can’t wait to go to Snowy Mountain. There’s so much to do there — sledding (using Daddy’s belly), ice-skating (George is a natural; who knew?), and of course skiing. Mummy Pig remembers how to ski. But does she remember how to stop?

Buffalo Bills 101 is required reading for every Bills fan! From 'The Comeback'; and the Dolphins rivalry to cheering on the team with Billy Buffalo, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL! Officially licensed by the NFL.

Major League Baseball ABC is the ultimate alphabet book for every young baseball fan! A is for at-bat, B is for base runner, C is for catcher and, of course, W is for World Series Trophy! This league edition of our best-selling 'my first alphabet books' features every team, showcases great players and highlights all the important baseball words. Toddlers will love learning their letters with all the great baseball symbols. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles will enjoy sharing their memories with the next generation of baseball fans. The book is even shaped like a baseball jersey! Officially licensed by Major League Baseball. The only official alphabet book available! Also available for in an NFL Football edition.

The three pigs are just finishing up a hockey practice session when the Big Bad Wolf drops by and declares them Canadian bacon--and lunch. When north country bad boys Bear and Moose join the fray, the pigs invite the gang to settle their disputes The Canadian Way--with a rousing game of hockey. Will the big guys overtake the pigs with brute force? Or will the pigs skate circles around the lumbering baddies? One thing is certain, the trial is likely to end with a meal (poutine, please!). But will the piggies be on the menu?

The Adventure Friends are back with an epic mountain bike day! The story follows along four animal friends biking on a fun-filled day on the trails and end the day enjoying each other's company by the campfire. Likely to bring a smile to any outdoor enthusiast, the characters have names with outdoorsy puns; Gnarwhal, Radypus, Pow Cow and Hang Moose. The colorful and vivid illustrations bring the characters expressions and personalities to life. This is the second book of The Adventure Friends series. Check out The Adventure Friends: Ski Day for some snow fun!

Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome. Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music—there’s nothing else like it! But as Wei’s first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He’s been training hard, but what if he doesn’t win? With help from Mom, can Wei find a way to handle his nerves? What would it feel like to skate without the pressure of winning? As the first Asian American man to win gold in figure skating, Nathan Chen is a celebrated role model for kids who want to shine on and off the ice. His uplifting message of positivity and perseverance makes this story the perfect choice for social emotional learning at home or in the classroom.

Bear, Eagle, Beaver, and Moose each face challenges in their first lacrosse game. Coach Owl is there to give them guidance and ultimately teach them life lessons!

From Wayne Gretzky to Alexander Ovechkin, Maurice Richard to Sidney Crosby, Hockey Legends Alphabet brings together history’s quintessential superstars of the sport. Strikingly illustrated, Hockey Legends Alphabet is a chillingly good read for all hockey fans, and an inspiring handbook for youngsters strapping on tiny skates and taking to the rink.

Will you believe in me? Do you trust me? Do you think I am crazy? Will You Believe In Me? is an autobiographical story about friendship and skiing where two skiers meet and dream BIG dreams. Matt Sterbenz is a talented entrepreneur manufacturing skis and David Wise is a talented competitor without any major wins. With BIG dreams, they begin an amazing journey that would see David Wise winning a spot on Team USA heading to Sochi Russia. If you believe in the foundation of trust, you will be inspired as you find yourself skiing down the slopes of Will You Believe in Me? A Story About Skiing and Friendship. This true story shows how trust can empower people to turn dreams into reality.

Take kids out to their very first hockey game in this adorable storybook for our youngest fans! The goalkeeper reaches and thinks he has it. But the puck goes in, He didn’t catch it! SCOOOOOOORE! This fun, informative, and action-packed illustrated sports book for toddlers features the game of the year: the Penguins vs. the Otters! Each spread introduces hockey terms, gear, players, and referees within the context of the story of a 3-period game between all-animal teams. Read along as the two teams face off, flick the puck across the ice, check each other (safely!) and even get penalties. Who’s going to win? It will all be decided by a last-minute power play!

Joining the kids for a day of outdoor games and races, Emily Elizabeth's enormous red companion enjoys participating in the sack race with sack booties on his paws and in the tug-of-war game as the team's illegal secret weapon. Original.

The youngest of readers and the sports-loving grown-ups in their lives can now enjoy the world's most popular sports--soccer--before going to bed a winner. After putting on their gear and warming up, the Dolphins are ready for kick off! When the opposing team scores in the first half, a young girl and her teammates take an orange-slice break before getting back out there. This young girl scores the tying goal in the second half just before the final whistle and goes to sleep a winner.

In this book, children will enjoy learning the importance of determination, discipline, focus and hard work as the main character West learns the game of basketball. West is a fan of the late Kobe Bryant and fell in love with basketball at a young age. West's mother struggled to find a basketball camp for him to attend until she came across an ad for Toddlerball. Once West started basketball camp he quickly learned that basketball wasn't just about having fun and winning. Each day he learned a keyword that is highlighted by Coach Ralph and Mr. Toddlerball that will help him accomplish any goal he sets in life.

From the first plié to the final curtain call, Goodnight Dance follows a young girl as she says goodnight to her favorite pastime. With rhyming text and colorful imagery, author Christianne Jones captures the excitement of the theater and the beauty of the ballerinas onstage. This Sports Illustrated Kids board book will have dance fans everywhere cheering for bedtime!

Let's go to the snow! Introduce your little one to skiing and snowboarding with this Snow Baby book from our Let's Go! series. Each book contains clear and simple images to get your tot acquainted with your favorite pastime! In this beautifully illustrated snow adventure book for babies and toddlers, you will love: * 16 page triple-layered board book pages for extra durability, so you can take it with you on the slopes! * Vibrant age-specific images of snow sport words to help your baby recognize skis, snowboards, gear, and landmarks. * Snow Sport related sight words help beginner readers recognize easy words and alphabet letters.

Finally, an ABC book of Sports that your preschooler will love! From American Football, Motocross, and Snowboarding to Ziplining, this exciting colorful ABC book will engage your little sport fanatic. A must for your young learner! Perfect for every bedtime!