As the Nation prepares for Super Bowl XLV (Sunday, February 6, 2011 - Kickoff at 6:30pm EST) it’s a great time to share some books for children about football.
The following list of books for children were all found at the Carnegie branch of the Jackson District Library (Jackson, Michigan) but several of them can also be found at the Capital Area District Library, Schuler Books & Music in Lansing, and at your local Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
*Please note the recommended reading level does not mean younger children will not enjoy having these books read to or with them.
Kick the Football, Charlie Brown!
By Charles M. Schulz (Author, Illustrator)
Judy Katschke (Adapter)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Sports! Sports! Sports! A Poetry Collection
By Lee Bennett Hopkins, Brian Floca (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Touchdown!
By Alyson Heller, Steve Bjrkman
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Teammates
By Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber, Robert Burleigh
Reading level: Ages 6-10
By My Brother's Side
By Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber, Robert Burleigh
Reading level: Ages 7-10
Bobby the Brave (Sometimes)
By Lisa Yee, Dan Santat
Reading level: Ages 7-10
Two-Minute Drill
By Mike Lupica
Reading level: Ages 8-10
The Story of the Detroit Lions
By Nate Leboutillier
Reading level: Ages 8-12
The Fast and the Furriest
By Andy Behrens
Reading level: Ages 8-12
Football Champ: A Football Genius Novel
By Tim Green
Reading level: Ages 8-12
The Michigan Wolverines
By Mark Stewart
Reading level: Ages 8-12
Football Double Threat
By Matt Christopher, Stephanie Peters
Reading level: Ages 8-12
Balls!
By Michael J. Rosen, John Margeson (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Tackling Dad
By Elizabeth Levy
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Just because adults will be enjoying the Super Bowl and the parties that go along with the big day doesn’t mean children can’t too. Why not throw together a Super Bowl Party for kids and share some of these great football books for children?
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Comments
Thanks for the list!!! My nephew is a football fan and he just had his first baby a month ago. He's got her "watching" football already, and these books are great for bringing more football into my great-niece's life!
Your timing is flawless. I could see where the yunggins might have some questions - especially w/ all the hype this time of year. Read 'em a book!
Love the Peanuts football book!
What a fun way to join in with the Super Bowl excitement than reading books on football.
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