The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.

So Many Sports . . . So Little Time!

We know you're pretty busy with school, friends, family, and much more. So we're here to help. Inside, you can catch up on a whole year of the best things in sports! You're welcome.

Find out who won the World Series (hint: the wining team had the best hitter in the baseball!) See who "flew" home with the Super Bowl trophy. Who struck gold in Paris at the Paralympics?

We've got the champs in the WNBA, plus the pro debut of the biggest name in women's sports in 2024. Discover who won NBA, NHL, and NWHL championships. See who finished first in Formula 1, NASCAR, and IndyCar.

Soccer is the world's favorite sport, and there were champions from all over, starting with Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League in North America and flying over the pond to the best leagues in Europe.

When you have a few minutes, find a nice spot to curl up and dive in. Whether you're enjoying the sports moments again or discovering them here, you're already a winner just by reading!

Fun family adventures at the beach and in an old mansion feature wild dolphins, a hundred-year-old diary, a pickleball tournament, and a wedding! Read all about American Girl's 2026 Girl of the Year, Raquel, in this all-new original illustrated novel!

Raquel is excited about a big family reunion and wedding. She's looking forward to reuniting with her cousin Sloan. But instead of being as close as sisters, Sloan is moody and standoffish. What's troubling her. Raquel wants to earn her cousin's trust, but how? A dolphin discovery, an ancestor's diary, and a pickleball tournament bring the girls closer. Sloan admits that a letter from her birthmother has left her wondering where she belongs. Raquel assures her that family isn't just about history or blood—it's about love, loyalty, and showing up for one another.

A dusk till dawn walk through nature through the eyes of the animals who hunt, scavenge, play, dig and build while most people are tucked up in bed.

Beginning just as the human world is slowing down for the evening, A Walk in the Dark takes the reader into the woods and the moonlit countryside. As the sun sets, a family of rabbits hop out of their burrows . . . until they spot a hungry fox returning to the badger's sett . . . and follow the badger through a field where wood mice hide from owls circling overhead . . .

With fact boxes on every page and tips on how we can all help nocturnal animals, little ones will discover a whole world that's taking place in the dark.

An unsuspecting Gilbert the Goblin finds himself in the crosshairs of cupids and their heart-tipped arrows in the hilarious latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends.

Who needs valentines? Not Gilbert the goblin! There’s no time for cards and hugs and all that mushy malarky with far more important matters at hand—like, uh…eating tacos. When Gilbert bumps into a squad of cupids bent on showering him with love arrows, he runs for his life!

This is clearly proof that valentines are the worst! Can Gilbert avoid the trappings of the holiday or will love find a way?

An enchanting non-fiction exploration of our world's greatest marine mammals

Dive into the unique world of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This beautifully designed guide for children ages seven and up offers a deep dive into the lives of marine mammals, covering everything from their historical ancestors to their babies, how they communicate to how they sleep, their epic migrations to how they have evolved to be perfectly suited to underwater life.

Bursting with fun facts organized into digestible, bite-sized sections, as well as more than 40 full color, highly detailed illustrations depicting these beloved creatures and their deep blue homes, Mysteries of Marine Mammals is perfect for budding marine biologists, animal lovers, and any child interested in the vast world around them.

In this hilarious, high-stakes companion to The Great Pet Heist, The Great Ghost Hoax, and The Great Vandal Scandal, the pet friends take matters into their own paws—and tentacles—to rescue Walt and the white cat when they get catnapped.

The white cat, famous for being a spokes-cat for Beautiful Buffet Cat Food, is making a TV appearance at a supermarket opening, with Madison playing cat wrangler to the stars! The TV people want Walt, too, and everyone is excited for her to reach celebrity status—except Walt.

Unfortunately for the felines’ television debut, two cats loose in a supermarket is a recipe for disaster. Chaos erupts at the grand opening, and when the dust settles, the white cat and Walt are nowhere to be seen. They’ve been catnapped! The police are on the case, but their investigation isn’t moving fast enough to satisfy the cats’ worried friends. Desperate to get the snatched celebrities home safe and sound, Butterbean and the gang undertake a rescue mission of their own.

Clifford the Big Red Dog and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, inspire readers to dream big and keep growing in this beautiful original picture book. It's perfect for graduations, baby showers, and fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go!

When I was little, my parents used to tell me if I dreamed big, anything was possible.

They said the sky was the limit.

And I would tell Clifford the same thing!

Clifford and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, both started out small in a big world. But they grew big together and learned to keep dreaming, even when they felt small. When they were feeling scared, they had each other to lean on. And when one of them needed help, their best friend was always there to lend a helping hand (or paw!).

This beautiful, inspiring picture book serves as an important reminder that with a little love and the support of the people around you, there's no limit to how much you can do. Because you don't have to BE big to make big dreams come true. Big dreams happen when you take small steps, one at a time.

This original Clifford the Big Red Dog picture book is for every Clifford fan, young and old. And it's the perfect gift for any milestone -- from graduations to baby showers -- or for anyone who has a dream.

Discover the bee—and learn what makes it buzz—in this full-color storybook based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!

Now younger Minecraft fans who are just starting to play the game can learn all about the friendly bee. In this full-color Mobs of Minecraft storybook, new player Sam encounters a beehive for the first time. Readers can discover how to find these sweet animals and care for their very own honey farm! Featuring game play and crafting hints within an engaging story, this Minecraft storybook is perfect for children ages 4 to 7.

Look for these other great Minecraft titles:
 

• A Mobs of Minecraft Treasury (Mobs of Minecraft)
• Mysterious Mooshroom! (Mobs of Minecraft #3)
• I Survived a Skeleton! (Mobs of Minecraft #2)
• Beware the Creeper! (Mobs of Minecraft #1)

© 2025 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

From prolific author Megan E. Bryant comes the first book in a young middle-grade series about nine-year-old Abby, a girl trying to grapple with all the chaos that can come from growing up.

For nine-year-old Abby McAdams, everything seems to be changing. 

Her cousin and best friend, Zoe, has moved across the country, her mom is going back to work, and Abby is stuck in the only after-school activity still available--running--which she absolutely loathes. Her perspective on the world is changing, too, after an encounter in her community sheds light on the issue of homelessness in her town. On top of everything, sudden changes in Abby's body mean she has to deal with things like deodorant, bras, and uncomfortable conversations. And without her best friend by her side, she's not sure she can handle it all. 

She's not a grown-up yet, but she definitely doesn't feel like a little kid anymore. She's Abby, in between.

Ready or Not! is an accessible and positive exploration of the early stages of puberty, and is the perfect pairing to nonfiction guides like The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls.

Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: how Abraham Lincoln defeated the Confederacy to end slavery, but the truth involves a vast network of abolitionists who would keep fighting for freedom long after the end of the war. Here's the true story of the Civil War and Reconstruction, from the African American perspective.

By 1850, Africans had already been in the United States for nearly 300 years. Their labor created a strong economy and defined American society in profound ways, but their rights nearly tore the country apart, a century after its founding.

The beginning of the Civil War marked a turning point: the beginning of a public fight to recognize African Americans as Americans. Though much of this played out on the battlefield, the real fight was going on in every corner of the country: North and South, free households and enslaved, in the halls of government and secret meetings. That fight didn't end when the South surrendered, and young people were central to the way abolitionists envisioned the future. From soldiers to public speakers to the Underground Railroad, this is the true story of the African American experience of the Civil War and Reconstruction.