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Bossy Baller is a children's book set in the basketball-loving town of Hoopville. The story follows a young player known as Bossy Baller who loves giving orders more than anything else. Throughout the story, Bossy Baller tries to control every situation, from telling his brothers what to do at home to bossing his friends around at school. His behavior peaks during basketball tryouts, where his need to be in charge costs him more than he could have imagined. By the end of the story, Bossy Baller learns valuable lessons about teamwork, leadership, and respect.

Heartwarming and inspiring. Based on a true story, Chris loves baseball. She's from Brooklyn, NY, and dreams of seeing her favorite team play in Queens. Chris finally gets her wish, but when no one can take her, with determination and grit she figures out a way. A Day at Shea reminds us to dream big and the simple act of going to a ballgame can positively impact a child's life.

Meet Sleepy Baller—his dream is to play for the school basketball team; there's just one problem. He stays up too late. Every night, it's the same: video games, YouTube, and basketball highlights keep him awake. When tryout day comes, his lack of sleep catches up with him; he can barely keep his eyes open. Thankfully, Coach Swish steps in—his advice might just be what Sleepy needs to turn things around. Follow Sleepy as he learns the hard way; sleep is as important as practice.

Angry Baller: A Basketball Story About Managing Your Frustration takes readers to Hoopville, where basketball is more than just a game. Here lives Angry Baller, a young player who struggles with his temper on and off the court. Follow Angry Baller as he faces the challenge of basketball tryouts. Learn alongside him as his coach and friends help him discover the true spirit of teamwork. Witness his journey towards understanding that controlling emotions is just as important as making baskets.

Tommy and the Magical 7 Iron invites listeners into a world where adventure begins in the most unexpected places. Seven-year-old Tommy, with his boundless imagination, stumbles upon an old 7-iron golf club at a neighborhood garage sale. But this isn’t any ordinary club—it’s imbued with magic, ready to guide Tommy on an extraordinary journey.

The unthinkable has happened! Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet and best pal, Yellow. After almost being devoured by a ravenous robot (a.k.a. the vacuum cleaner), Red embarks on the dangerous journey home. There will be perils—a transparent cliffside to climb, hanging forests to conquer, and the beastly Lady Flufferton (a.k.a. the family dog) to escape. And there will be setbacks—as when Red is found and carelessly tossed into the junk drawer.

In the sunny town of Hoopville, Mean Baller is known for her harsh attitude towards her peers. But her ways lead to trouble. The coach gives her a tough lesson on the importance of teamwork.

Meet Hog Baller—a kid with a big love for basketball. He gets a new net; he practices every day. He dreams of making the school team; he wants to be the best. But at the tryouts, something goes wrong. He learns a hard lesson—basketball is about more than just him. It's about passing; it's about teamwork.

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Leo K. Doyle has become a star in the Youth Premier League and one of the brightest young players in the world. But he faces his toughest challenge yet when he joins his junior national team and tries to lead an underdog squad to victory in the greatest tournament of all for his age group: the U15 Cup of Nations.

Two years after her parents' surprising and painful split, twelve-year-old Jo and her mom find themselves on the 100-mile hike on the Superior Hiking Trail along Lake Superior's north shore—a journey that Jo had always looked forward to hiking with her dad. It's not a situation that either of them ever predicted they'd find themselves in, yet here they are in the wilderness with their entire lives stuffed into a pair of thirty-pound packs.

Teamgeist, Freundschaft und ein Hauch Magie – die Zauberkicker verwandeln gemeinsam jeden Schuss zum Tor. Ben steht unter Schock: Sein Freund, das Maskottchen Pelé, wurde entführt! Voller Sorge kann Ben sich nicht auf sein Fußballtraining konzentrieren. Steht vielleicht sogar Pelés Leben auf dem Spiel? Um ihn nicht zusätzlich in Gefahr zu bringen, versucht Ben allein herauszufinden, was geschehen ist. Wird es ihm gelingen, Pelé ohne magische Unterstützung und ohne die Hilfe seiner Freunde zu retten?

When twelve-year-old Wyatt Benson initially got drafted to play football in an intergalactic tournament against terrifying aliens, he was pretty sure it was supposed to be a one-time thing. But despite their previous victory, due to a loophole in the Quantum Interstellar Sports League’s contract, Wyatt and his whole team of pro-athlete tweens are called back to the field to play for the fate of the world once again. Only this time, they’re playing soccer.

It started off innocently enough. Mo just wanted to catch a girl’s eye. She was this super-talented and mysterious skater girl who looked like she had the universe all figured out. So Mo did what any self-respecting nerd would do: He put aside his chess pieces, his guinea pig, and his books on astronomy and transformed himself into a skater guy, in the hopes that she might notice him. He never expected to catch the attention of his entire town, practically all of Sweden, and the internet.

Jack really wants to impress his diving coach dad ... there's just one problem. Jack is the worst diver in the worst diving team in Damp Bottom, England. But when a new kid starts at school with magic swimming skills and an eagerness to share tips, Jack's luck might be about to change. But when Jack's new friend gets into trouble—and the fate of a secret world hangs in the balance—it's up to Jack and the rest of his diving crew to save the day. Sometimes it's not about winning, it's about helping your friends when they need it the most, it's about team work...

In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice—and some strikeouts. Young Marcus Stroman is determined to make it to the highest playing level he can, despite every coach telling him he’s not tall enough to become a “real” pitcher. He’ll show them…with some struggling and a whole lot of learning.

The Day My Fart Followed Me to Hockey is the journey of Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy’s first hockey tryouts. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Fart attempts to help out his best friend the only way he knows how.

When Kyan finds a battered old racing-car game in the loft, he doesn't believe the big claims written on the box. I mean, what kind of 'Infinite Race' only has seven pieces of track? So it comes as a shock when the game really does take him on the journey of a lifetime – through multiple universes! Whether he’s a space pilot on the trail of underwater aliens or an unwitting robber in a stolen police car, every adventure is more thrilling than the last. When he lands in a universe as a stunt driver racing for a million-pound prize, he thinks he’s found the way to save his family and their home.

From the moment they met their first fairy at the end of a rainbow, Rachel and Kirsty have been good friends to Fairyland, helping the fairies defend their home against mean Jack Frost, who is on a constant quest to steal their magic. Now, the Sports Fairies are preparing for Fairyland Olympics but Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen their equipment. Can Rachel and Kristy help save them?

What would you do if your parents bought a new cottage on the lake and everyone was excited but you? Meet eight-year-old twins Zoe and Zelda. They usually see eye to eye on everything, but not this time. Zelda is thrilled to try all the traditional cottage experiences while Zoe longs for her Wi-Fi and her devices back home in the big city. With a little help from her family and a new friend, can this city girl learn to love the cottage life too?