Sports Books for 2nd Graders
Our mission is making literacy accessible to all children, because reading opens doors to endless possibilities. Discover sports children’s books designed for 2nd graders ages 6-7. These athletic picture books feature soccer, basketball, swimming, and inspiring stories about teamwork and perseverance that motivate young athletes.
What’s Your Name?
Jojo spots a talented boy playing soccer alone on the field. When Jojo tries to join in, he discovers the boy is an amazing player—but there’s something special about him that makes communication tricky. Will Jojo find a way to become real friends with this mysterious new player?
Ballerina
Meet a young dreamer with big ambitions! She dreams of becoming a talented ballerina, spinning across stages and performing for audiences around the world. She’s willing to practice hard and dedicate herself to her craft. But what challenges will she face on her journey to the stage? Find out how determination and passion can help her reach for the stars!
Callum Can Speed!
Meet Callum, a talented driver who loves racing cool cars on the track! He’s won many races and takes great care of his vehicles. Now Callum has an exciting new challenge—he’s building his very own special car with amazing parts to make it zoom and even loop on the track. Will his custom creation be fast enough to win? Find out as Callum races toward his biggest goal yet!
Inès Can Twirl!
Inès is an amazing dancer who performs spectacular shows all around the world! With stunning costumes and incredible moves, she captivates audiences everywhere. From pink dresses to shimmering black gowns, each performance is more magical than the last. What amazing dance moves will Inès perform next, and how will she wow her fans?
Little Book of Big Facts Football
A curious friend learns all about the exciting sport of football! Discover what makes this game so special, from the round ball to the 11 players on each team. Did you know football is played all around the world by millions of people? Find out the amazing facts that make football the game everyone loves!
Little Book of Big Facts: Football
Ever wondered what football is all about? Follow along as a curious friend discovers the amazing history, rules, and thrills of the world’s most popular sport! From leather balls to modern pitches, learn how anyone with two legs can join in on the fun. But wait—did you know there’s a special player whose job is to keep the ball out of the net?
In My Tum
Join the excitement at the street fair where games and contests await! Our hero dreams of winning the eating contest and practices hard with noodles. But when teamwork games come first, will the hero stay focused on the prize? Find out what happens when determination meets unexpected challenges at the fair!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can sports books motivate 2nd graders who are reluctant to read?
Sports books for 2nd graders connect reading to a child’s existing passion for athletics, which can be transformative for reluctant readers. Stanovich’s (1986) research on the Matthew Effect demonstrates that reading volume is the strongest driver of vocabulary and comprehension growth, so finding the topic that gets a child to pick up a book has lasting academic impact. On Bookbot, sports stories for 6 year olds are leveled by phonics patterns suited to ages 6-7, making them accessible even for children who find reading challenging. For more ideas, see our article on reluctant readers.
What reading skills do 2nd graders develop with sports picture books?
Sports picture books for second grade help children practice decoding multi-syllable words, build fluency through action-driven narratives, and expand vocabulary with terms related to teamwork, competition, and perseverance. According to Chall’s Stages of Reading Development (1983), second graders are at the “confirmation and fluency” stage, where reading engaging, connected text like sports stories consolidates decoding into automatic word recognition. Bookbot’s sports books for 2nd grade readers follow a structured phonics scope and sequence covering digraphs, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, and multi-syllable words.
Are sports read-aloud sessions beneficial for 2nd graders?
Reading sports stories for 6 year olds aloud together is highly beneficial because the action-packed plots hold children’s attention while parents model fluent, expressive reading. Takacs and Bus (2020) found that multimedia-enhanced reading supports young children’s comprehension, and Bookbot’s website offers read-aloud support with word-by-word highlighting for this experience. Sports picture books for second grade also naturally spark conversations about teamwork and perseverance, deepening comprehension through discussion. For more on shared reading, see the benefits of reading aloud.
Are Bookbot's sports books for 2nd graders free?
Sports books for 2nd graders are available on the Bookbot website, with many titles free to read. Manu et al. (2019) found that book access is one of the strongest predictors of children’s reading achievement, and Bookbot makes sports books for 2nd grade readers accessible to every family. Each title is organized by phonics level so children build real reading skills while enjoying stories about the sports they love.