Guides, gift ideas & game-day reads
Book round-ups, gift guides, and classroom resources for families, teachers, and superfans.
The Best Basketball Books for Kids (2026)
From bedtime picture books to middle-grade novels, the best basketball books for kids in 2026, including a new championship keepsake families are loving.
17 Fun Dodgeball Games for PE Class
Classic and creative dodgeball variations for gym class and camp, with quick rules, from a longtime PE teacher. Keep the whole class moving.
Children's Books About Sports: A Complete Guide by Age
The best children's books about sports by age, from hand-painted picture books to middle-grade novels, plus how to pick the right one.
The Best Sports Books to Gift a New Baby or Little Fan
Looking for a baby gift that lasts? These sports books make keepsake gifts for new parents and little fans, and they stand out on any gift table.
The Best Hockey Books for Kids
From picture books to middle-grade novels, the best hockey books for kids of all ages, including a new championship keepsake in red and black.
The Best Rhyming Books for Toddlers
Rhyming books help toddlers learn to read. Here are the best rhyming books for toddlers and how to read them aloud for the biggest benefit.
25 Gym Games for Large Elementary Classes
Keep a big class moving with gym games built for large elementary groups: maximum participation, quick rules, and no long lines.
What Makes a Great Read-Aloud Rhyming Picture Book
Meter, natural rhyme, repetition, and art that carries the beat. Here is what makes a rhyming picture book worth reading aloud again and again.
Basketball Books for Kids Ages 4 to 8
The best basketball books for kids ages 4 to 8, from bouncy read-aloud rhymes to first biographies, plus how to choose the right one.
Baby Shower Gifts for Sports Fans (That Aren't Onesies)
Skip the onesie. These baby shower gifts for sports fans last for years, from keepsake books to nursery art and gift bundles.
Indoor Recess Games for When You Cannot Go Outside
Fun, low-space indoor recess games that burn energy and keep it calm, for classrooms and gyms on rainy or snowy days.
Commemorative and Championship Children's Books, Explained
What commemorative and championship children's books are, why families love them, and what makes a keepsake book worth handing down.
The Best Bedtime Books for Sports-Loving Kids
The best bedtime books for sports fans, chosen for cozy read-aloud rhyme and a gentle ending that helps a kid wind down.
Gifts for Sports-Loving Toddlers
The best gifts for sports-loving toddlers, from durable rhyming books to soft, safe gear and active toys that match how toddlers play.
Summer Camp Games Counselors Swear By
Big-group camp games that are easy to explain and keep everyone moving, from classics to no-elimination dodgeball and hot-day water games.
Gifts for Sports Dads (Books Edition)
Meaningful gift ideas for sports-fan dads: keepsake books to share with the kids, game books for coaches, and how to make any book personal.
Books About New York Sports for Kids
Books about New York sports for kids, from a hand-painted basketball keepsake to city-set stories and local hero biographies.
Books About Hockey and the Carolinas for Kids
Books about hockey and the Carolinas for kids, including a hand-painted championship keepsake and learn-the-game picture books.
How to Run a Great Gym Class
How to run a great gym class: build routines, keep everyone moving, explain fast, grow a deep bank of games, and end on a high note.
Why Sports Stories Make Great Bedtime Books
Why sports stories make great bedtime books: they give big feelings a home, rhyme works like a lullaby, and excitement turns into comfort.
Back-to-School PE: Games to Start the Year
Back-to-school PE games that build community, teach your routines, and get every kid moving from the first day of the year.
The Best Sports Picture Books for Bedtime
The best sports picture books for bedtime, chosen for a gentle arc, warm art, and cozy rhyme that helps a young fan wind down.
Modern Nursery Rhyme Books Kids Actually Ask For
Modern nursery rhyme books that keep the bounce of the classics but tell a story kids get excited about, plus why rhyme still matters.
How to Read Aloud to Sports-Loving Kids
How to read aloud to sports-loving kids: pick books they care about, use your voice, make it a conversation, and build a daily routine.