Book Series · 8 Books

Mo Jackson Books

In order from Don't Throw It to Mo! to Get on the Ice, Mo!.

The Mo Jackson series is a set of 8 picture books by David A. Adler, published between 2015 and 2022. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages. Subjects across the series include football, determination, and physical stature.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$574

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Don't Throw It to Mo!

By David A. Adler, Sam Ricks (Illustrator)

A young football player proves himself despite his small size

32 pages· 427 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Summary: Mo, the smallest player on the Robins football team, faces teasing from rivals who call him 'butterfingers.' But his coach sees potential in Mo's size. Can Mo turn his disadvantage into a game-winning advantage? Discover how determination and clever strategy might lead to an unexpected victory on the field.

In reading order

Mo Jackson Series

8 books · Published 2015–2022

#1 in Series

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$574

Don't Throw It to Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

A young football player proves himself despite his small size

#2 in Series

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$574

Get a Hit, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2016

A young boy plays in a baseball game and learns to persevere despite initial failures.

#4 in Series

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$574

Kick It, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young boy named Mo plays in a soccer game and scores the winning goal despite his initial struggles with kicking the ball on the ground.

#5 in Series

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$574

Swim, Mo, Swim!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Mo must win the final swim race to secure victory for his team at summer camp.

#6 in Series

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$574

Run, Mo, Run!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Can Mo overcome his baton troubles to win the relay race?

#3 in Series

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$574

Pass the Ball, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A young basketball player must learn to pass to help his team win the big game.

#7 in Series

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$574

Spike It, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 2022

Can the smallest player score the winning point in a beach volleyball game?

#8 in Series

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$574

Get on the Ice, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2022

Can Mo overcome his skating struggles to score the winning goal in a tense hockey match?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mo Jackson series?

There are 8 books in the Mo Jackson series. It began with Don't Throw It to Mo! in 2015, and the newest book, Get on the Ice, Mo!, was published in 2022.