Introduction:
Football enthusiasts rejoice! We have compiled a list of 28 children’s football books that will bring families together in their love for the game. These books, each with their unique storylines and illustrations, will inspire and entertain young readers and help foster a shared passion for the sport.
1. “Froggy Plays Soccer” by Jonathan London
2. “Billy The Ball Gets Drafted” by Mike Kloepfer
3. “My First Pickup Game” by Lynette Norris Wilkinson
4. “Goodnight Football” by Michael Dahl
5. “The Day Roy Riegels Ran the Wrong Way” by Dan Gutman
6. “Oopsy Daisy: A Flower Shop Mystery in Football Town USA” by Judy Delton
7. “Winning Play” by Nancy Shaw
8. “TJ Tackles Football” by Tina Alexander & Corey Smith Jr.
9. “Hooray for Fly Guy!” by Tedd Arnold
10. “Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Stolen Football” by David A. Adler
11. “The Little Linebacker: A Story of Determination” by Stephen Tulloch & Maria Dismondy
12. “Touchdown Tony and Friends: Goal-Setting Gang!” by Gary Burghoff
13. “Lucas Catches a Pass: Tales from a Football Star’s Day Off” by Jerome Harrison & Tory Taylor
14. “Rookie Reads Level C: Running With the Ball – Football Theme Reader” by Various Authors
15. “Memoirs of an Invisible Touchdown” By Nancy Krulik
16. “Sammy Sosa Jr’s Guide to Playing Stickball” By BJ Novak & Jason Deschamps
17. “The Legend at Northern Hills” By Max Lucado & Alex McVeigh Miller
18. “The Great Paper Caper” By Matt Christopher & Stephanie True Peters
19. “Football Genius” By Tim Green & Dan Santat
20. “Dino-Football” By Lisa Wheeler & Barry Gott
21. “Lola Levine is Not Mean!” By Monica Brown & El Deafo
22. “Brady Plays Ball for Beagle-lovers Everywhere” By Tracey West & Jason Deschamps
23. “The Berenstain Bears: We Love Soccer!” By Mike Berenstain & David Wiesner
24. “Clifford Makes the Team” By Norman Bridwell & Arthur Howard
25. “Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories: Soccer Spirit” By Jake Maddox & various artists
26. “Mia Hamm: On the Field With…” by Matt Christopher & Glenn Stout
27. “Dylan Gets His Game On” by Sonya Spreen Bates & Kasia Charko
28. “A Kick in the Grass” by Rebecca Elliott
Conclusion:
These 28 children’s football books are sure to captivate young minds and provide plenty of enjoyable reading time together as a family. From picture books to chapter books, and even biographies of famous athletes, this comprehensive list has something for every football-loving family to bond over. So, get ready to huddle up on the couch and share these delightful stories while nurturing a love for football in your children’s hearts!
