{"id":13437,"date":"2024-09-19T05:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=13437"},"modified":"2024-09-23T12:12:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:12:47","slug":"football-books-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/football-books-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Huddle Up and Read: 10 Books About Football for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Football, like all sports, provides great opportunities to teach kids to be active, learn the value of teamwork, and develop confidence. It\u2019s also a great way to have to fun and make new friends. If you have a football-obsessed kid at home, there\u2019s no better way to encourage them to read than introducing them to a few books about the sport they love. There are plenty of fantastic stories ranging from picture books to young adult reads that not only tap into the love of the sport, but also help kids understand the importance of playing by the rules and being safe.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of our favorites books about football for children and teens.<\/p>\n

no no 9780385379250 Football With Dad<\/i> by Frank Berrios, illustrated by Brian Biggs <\/p>\n

After watching the big game on TV every Sunday, a boy and his dad head outside to throw around a football like their favorite players. With its emphasis on playing safe and having fun, Football With Dad<\/i> is the perfect way to introduce your little reader to the game of football.
\n(Ages 2 \u2013 5)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780593432341 Don\u2019t Throw It to Mo!<\/i> by David A. Adler, illustrated by Sam Ricks <\/p>\n

This award-winning picture book centers on Mo, the youngest and smallest kid on his football team. While his teammates don\u2019t mind Mo\u2019s size and age, the other teams constantly taunt him for being too small to catch the ball. Fortunately, his coach has big plans for Mo in the next game.
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 7)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780448479422 Bones and the Football Mystery<\/i> by David A. Adler <\/p>\n

Jeffrey Bones \u2014 Detective<\/i> Jeffrey Bones, that is \u2014 is thrilled to spend the day at a football game with his grandpa and Grandpa\u2019s friend Sally. But when Grandpa loses his lucky hat, will Bones be able to track it down in time to save the game?
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780553513257 MVP #3: The Football Fumble<\/i> by David A. Kelly, illustrated by Scott Brundage <\/p>\n

With the big game coming up, the MVP kids couldn\u2019t be more excited, at least until they get a look at who they\u2019re playing \u2014 the big, tough-looking kids from Hamilton Elementary School. The MVP kids know, though, that heart, perseverance, and effort are the real keys to winning even in the face of a really tough opponent.
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 9)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780425289426 The Football Fiasco<\/i> by Mike Lupica <\/p>\n

The third installment of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries<\/a><\/i> sees the preteen, sports-loving sleuths swinging into action when they discover the recess football has been deflated. As the twins try to figure out what happened to the ball, Zach and Zoe learn important lessons about fairness, friendship, and being mindful of others\u2019 feelings.
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 9)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780593387412 Who Is Tom Brady?<\/i> by James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ, illustrated by Gregory Copeland <\/p>\n

This list wouldn’t be complete without a book about the greatest football quarterback of all time. This inspiring story chronicles Tom Brady’s journey and the victories that lead to becoming a seven-time Super Bowl champion. <\/p>\n

9780147512567 Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Football<\/i> by Howard Bryant <\/p>\n

Howard Bryant examines the most popular sport in America, including the greatest players, teams, and moments in NFL history. Filled with iconic photos, top ten lists, and details on 20 of the greatest Super Bowls ever played, this perfect for every football-obsessed middle grade reader.
\n(Ages 8 \u2013 12)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780448486956 What Is the Super Bowl?<\/i> by Dina Anastasio, illustrated by David Groff <\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a reader in the household who\u2019s been counting down the days until the next Super Bowl \u00ac\u2014 or even one who doesn\u2019t get what all the fuss is about \u2014 hand them this star-studded history of the long-standing championship, featuring fascinating stats, stories, and photos from the game of all games.
\n(Ages 8 \u2013 12)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780385741828 The League<\/i> by Thatcher Heldring <\/p>\n

Tired of bullies and being ignored by girls, Wyatt Parker sees football as a way to turn his life around and toughen up. Unfortunately, his parents expect him to play golf. But his older brother has an idea: Wyatt can lie to his parents and join a secretive rogue football league. Will Wyatt, who has always played by the rules, break a few? Will he be able to deal with the consequences?
\n(Ages 10+)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780385753494 The Walk On<\/i> by John Feinstein <\/p>\n

Alex Meyers is new to town, and one thing\u2019s for sure: he\u2019s got a heck of a better arm than his school\u2019s reigning quarterback. But there\u2019s just one problem: the quarterback is also the coach\u2019s son. After Alex finally gets a chance to shine, his drug test results come back positive for steroids. Is someone trying to get him kicked off the team? <\/p>\n

Looking for more Feinstein football stories? Cover-up: Mystery at the Super Bowl<\/a><\/i> follows two teen sportswriters as they try to break the biggest sports story of the year.
\n(Ages 10+)<\/i><\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2020 and updated in 2024.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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