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Kids Book List: Football Books for Kids and Teens

Are your kids ready for some football? If your kids are football fans, they will love the books on this list of football books for kids and teens:

T is for Touchdown: A Football Alphabet by Brad Herzog - Packed with facts and richly illustrated, football fans of all ages will enjoy this as a read aloud or elementary reader.
Kick, Pass, and Run by Leonard Kessler - A classic I Can Read book that provides a simple introduction to football for early readers.
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day by Harry Allard - In this football story for kids ages 4 to 8, Miss Nelson brings in a substitute to get the Smedley Tornadoes ready for the big game.
Family Huddle by Peyton, Eli and Archie Manning - This new book was a preseason pick for our family; our youngest kids love Peyton Manning and the rest of us cheer for Eli and the Giants.
Game Day by Tiki and Ronde Barber - This book gives a welcomed shout-out to blocking backs and the O-line. A family-oriented book for grades 1 to 3 about brothers sharing the spotlight.
Tough to Tackle by Matt Christopher - Pick any sport and you will find a great book about it by Matt Christopher. This is one of several football books by Matt Christopher for ages 9 to 12.
Yes I Can! Struggles from Childhood to the NFL by Neil Smith - An autobiography for kids about NFL Pro-Bowler Neil Smith’s struggles with dyslexia.
Two Minute Drill (Comeback Kids) by Mike Lupica - A book about sixth grade football and friendship from accomplished sports reporter and kids sports fiction author Mike Lupica.
Football Genius by Tim Green - The first young adult book from former Atlanta Falcon Tim Green, my kids’ favorite sports book author. For ages 10 and up.
Cover Up: Mystery at the Super Bowl by John Feinstein - Two of our favorite genres-suspense and sports fiction-meet at the Super Bowl. Another great book for sports fans (ages 9 to 12) by sports writer John Feinstein.
Dairy Queen by Catherine Murdock - A perfect read for teenage girls (grades 6 to 9) who want to play on the football team and date a quarterback.
Knights of the Hill Country by Tim Tharp - A senior linebacker comes of age in the football-loving hill country of Oklahoma. For readers grade 8 and up.
Gym Candy by Carl Deuker - A sobering young adult sports book about the lure and dangers of steroids through the eyes of high school football player Mick Johnson.

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Kids Book List: Back-to-School Read Aloud Books

It’s back-to-school time. Get your kids ready to face the challenges of a new school year with these back-to-school read aloud books.

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. A mouse named Chrysanthemum loves her name until she is teased about it on her first day of kindergarten. A great conversation starter about names and the value of our uniqueness.
Ella the Elegant Elephant by Carmela D’amico and Steve D’amico. Ella wears her big red hat, a special gift from her Grandma, on the first day of school. With inspiring strength, Ella stands up to a teasing bully named Belinda and does not give up her lucky hat.
First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. A fun story that shows everyone gets the jitters on the first day of school. The surprise twist on the last page makes this book end with a smile.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Mark Teague. Wallace spins a fabulous tale about his summer vacation, letting his imagination run wild. Great choice for a back-to-school read that sparks creative thought and writing.
Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney. The perfect book for little ones starting preschool. On Llama Llama’s first day, he learns that preschool is fun and Mama Llama does indeed come back!
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth by Alison McGhee. The scariest part of a new school year can be the uncertainty of adjusting to a new teacher - especially if she is a purple-tongued alien who steals baby teeth! A very funny book.
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco. A wonderful book with a lesson for all of us promoting sensitivity towards kids with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRolf. A colorful, lyrical book with an important message about getting along with others and accepting our differences.
The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing. In the poetic style of The Night Before Christmas, this book helps relieve common anxieties about new teachers and new classmates.
Yoko by Rosemary Wells. As Yoko learns when she brings homemade sushi to class for lunch, kids do not always respect cultural differences. This sweet book encourages multi-cultural appreciation and understanding.

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