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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
Don't Throw It to Mo!
A young football player proves himself despite his small size
32 pages· 427 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,042 ratings
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Books About Football · 267 titles considered
The Best Football Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about football? 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 Football
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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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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
The Extra Yard
A young athlete faces family tensions as his estranged father returns.
304 pages· 54,150 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 630 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
The Big Game
By Tim Green
A young football star must overcome his secret struggle to fulfill his father's legacy.
320 pages· 59,104 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 662 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001
A young boy witnesses the 9/11 attacks and struggles to cope with the aftermath
112 pages· 8,083 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 13,296 ratings
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2008
Coach Hyatt Is a Riot!
A boy joins a football team and learns to work with his teammates to win games.
112 pages· 7,873 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,764 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007
Football Genius
A boy's football foresight could save a team and his mom's job.
272 pages· 47,849 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,614 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Just My Rotten Luck
A mischievous student tackles football and secret art to outwit his bully and find unexpected popularity.
320 pages· 34,454 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,592 ratings
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$2279
Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2015
Sean Wants to be Messi
A young boy faces fears and bullies to chase his soccer dream.
38 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 245 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008
Football Hero
A young boy must outsmart a mob boss to save his brother's NFL dreams and his own future.
297 pages· 57,325 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,543 ratings
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Football Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about football 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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$795
Little Football
Ages 4–8 · 2011
Solve rhyming riddles to uncover football's basics.
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$799
Football Baby
Ages 0–2 · 2021
Siblings race to score a touchdown before bedtime.
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$995
Touchdown for Danny Dozer
Ages 1–3 · 2009
Can Danny Dozer finish the stadium before the big game?
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$1099
Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers
Ages 1–12 · 2022
Discover athletes' journeys from struggle to triumph across diverse sports.
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Football Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about football for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$899
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Ages 4–8 · 1985
A tough coach arrives to save a losing football team.
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$799
Hooray for Fly Guy!
Ages 4–8 · 2008
A boy and his pet fly team up to play football.
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$1899
By My Brother's Side
Ages 6–10 · 2004
Twins face setbacks but strive to achieve their football dreams.
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$1895
The Stone Thrower
Ages 5–+ · 2016
A quarterback defies segregation, unbeaten but barred from the pros.
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$1799
The Berenstain Bears Play Football!
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Can Brother Bear score the winning touchdown before the big game starts?
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Dino-Football
Ages 5–9 · 2012
A football game between two teams of dinosaurs.
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$599
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle
Ages 6–8 · 2001
Balloons vanish every Friday. Can two detectives solve the mystery?
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$1699
Family Huddle
Ages 4–8 · 2009
Join a football-loving family on a road trip filled with playful antics and sports memories.
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$1699
Austin Plays Fair
Ages 6–9 · 2018
Will Austin choose fairness over victory when his team cheats to win a game?
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The Dog That Called the Signals
Ages 5–7 · 1982
A dog secretly relays football plays during a critical game.
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The Dog That Stole Football Plays
Ages 5–7 · 1980
Can Mike's team win without their telepathic dog's guidance?
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$1699
Follow Chester!
Ages 6–9 · 2019
A groundbreaking football game challenges racial barriers in 1947 America.
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Football Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about football for developing and independent readers.
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$999
Final Season
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A young quarterback must choose between his passion for football and his father's health battle.
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$799
First Team
Ages 8–12 · 2014
A young quarterback's dreams clash with his father's past, threatening his new life.
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$595
Speed Receiver
Ages 8–11 · 2010
Can Andrew outrun his brother's legacy to lead his team to victory?
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$2599
On the Line
Ages 8–11 · 2006
Can Robby overcome past injuries to lead his team to victory?
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$1699
Kid Owner
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A middle schooler inherits an NFL team, facing family and football challenges.
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$899
QB 1
Ages 10–+ · 2013
A young quarterback struggles to escape his family's legendary shadow in Texas high school football.
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$595
Running Back Dreams
Ages 8–11 · 2010
A sidelined player must seize his unexpected chance to change the game's fate.
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$595
Quarterback Sneak
Ages 8–11 · 2008
A young football player must navigate the challenges of teamwork and personal ambition when his quarterback's uncle, a famous pro football player, starts giving him advice that puts the team's success at risk.
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$999
Football Champ
Ages 8–12 · 2009
A young football prodigy faces a media storm threatening his NFL dreams and family ties.
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$2199
The Miss Nelson Collection
Ages 6–9 · 2009
A mysterious substitute transforms a chaotic classroom. Can the students uncover her secret?
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$999
Touchdown Kid
Ages 9–12 · 2017
A talented boy must prove himself in a world of privilege to change his future.
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$999
Perfect Season
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A young football prodigy must overcome personal setbacks to lead a losing team to victory.
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