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$2147
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014
Goodnight Football
A child bids goodnight to the thrilling world of football.
32 pages· 229 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 442 ratings
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Books About Balls · 47 titles considered
The Best Balls Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about balls? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Balls
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$1348
Picture Book · Ages 0–4 · 2022
Love Is a Ball
Discover the joy of toy balls in a playful adventure for kids.
22 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 54 ratings
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$759
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$1049
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
Watch Me Throw the Ball!
By Mo Willems · Book #8 in the Elephant and Piggie series
A serious elephant and a playful pig clash over a simple game of catch.
64 pages· 260 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,406 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1959
Stop That Ball!
A boy's wild chase for a runaway ball leads to unexpected chaos.
62 pages· 1,139 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 537 ratings
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$1550
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005
Hit the Ball Duck
By Jez Alborough · Duck series
A baseball lands in a tree, sparking a clever rescue mission.
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 296 ratings
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013
Eva the Enchanted Ball Fairy
Magic tiaras vanish, causing chaos in Fairyland and beyond. Can they be recovered before disaster strikes?
80 pages· 4,296 words· Est. 36 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 449 ratings
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017
King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse
A missing ball leads to a puzzling mystery. Can King and Kayla solve it?
48 pages· 1,363 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 226 ratings
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$2089
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003
Players in Pigtails
By Shana Corey, Rebecca Gibbon (Illustrator)
A girl joins a league of female baseball players during WWII.
40 pages· 945 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 584 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013
Ball
A dog seeks playmates for fetch, but must improvise alone.
32 pages· 47 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,267 ratings
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Balls Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about balls for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
Let's Play Football
Ages 0–4 · 2017
Discover football basics with a book shaped like the game itself.
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$699
Rosa Plays Ball
Ages 1–3 · 2018
Discover what toys spark joy and inclusivity for Rosa and friends.
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$495
Catch the Ball!
Ages 2–4 · 1982
Animals chase a mysterious ball through each page.
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$499
Boomer Gets His Bounce Back
Ages 2–5 · 2013
A toy doctor helps a ball overcome its fear to bounce again.
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$799
Happy Ballentine's Day
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Join a playful pup's Valentine's Day adventure with friends.
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Balls Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about balls for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$499
Biscuit Plays Ball
Ages 4–6 · 2012
A puppy tries to join a ball game.
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$1595
Round Like a Ball!
Ages 4–8 · 2008
What is round, colorful, and home to us all?
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$899
The Boy Who Saved Baseball
Ages 8–12 · 2003
A baseball game decides a town's fate. Can Tom unlock a legend's secrets to win?
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$1799
Charlie Plays Ball
Ages 4–8 · 2015
A ranch dog trades naps for sports, but dinnertime is his true victory.
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$1799
Winners Never Quit!
Ages 4–8 · 2004
A young soccer player learns the true meaning of teamwork and perseverance.
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$1499
This Is a Ball
Ages 4–8 · 2015
Challenge reality with a book that defies logic and sparks laughter.
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$1695
F is for Fenway
Ages 5–10 · 2012
Explore the storied past of baseball's oldest ballpark.
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$1895
Yellow Ball
Ages 4–8 · 1991
A forgotten ball drifts into the sea, facing storms and finding a new home.
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$1799
Ball & Balloon
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A ball envies a balloon's flight but discovers his own unique talents.
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$1899
A Ball for Daisy
Ages 3–7 · 2011
A cherished toy is lost, sparking a journey through joy and sorrow.
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$899
H is for Home Run
Ages 5–11 · 2004
Discover baseball's essence from A-Z in a fun, rhyming journey.
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$1899
Dino-Basketball
Ages 5–8 · 2010
A basketball game between two teams of dinosaurs determines the champion of Dino Land.
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Balls Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about balls for developing and independent readers.
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$799
Long Shot
Ages 9–12
A young boy navigates basketball and school politics as he tries to find his place and prove himself.
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$499
Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery
Ages 6–8 · 1999
A missing baseball challenges Cam's memory skills.
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$1895
Balls!
Ages 9–11 · 2006
Discover the secrets behind the balls of your favorite sports.
Cinderella
Ages 8–12 · 2019
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$1499
Ballshark
Ages 9–12 · 2018
A mysterious player vanishes, leaving a team to uncover the secret to their success in a thrilling baseball journey.
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$1499
Buddies, Bullies, and Baseball
Ages 10–14 · 2018
Jack faces relentless bullies and a missing glove. Can he reclaim his joy and celebrate the World Series?
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$1899
On a Wing and a Tear
Ages 8–12 · 2024
A legendary bat, an epic game, and a road trip full of mystery and danger await two friends.