From competitive sports to casual bike rides, staying active is so much fun! Encourage kids to keep moving in lots of different ways with these books, all available through the Central Arkansas Library System.

We Are The Ship

We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
By Kadir Nelson

Learn about the unsung heroes who overcame segregation and hatred to pursue their passion: playing baseball.

Ages 8 & up

Froggy Rides a Bike

Froggy Rides a Bike
By Jonathan London

But wait! Froggy doesn’t know how to ride a bike! Will he be able to learn?

Ages 2-5

Maisy's Field Day

Maisy’s Field Day
By Lucy Cousins

At Maisy’s field day, it’s not about winning or losing, but instead about having fun!

Ages 1-4

Big Nate Strikes Again

Big Nate Strikes Again
By Lincoln Peirce

Nate just wants to win a game of fleeceball — but then he ends up with a teammate who he just can’t stand.

Ages 8-12

Fancy Nancy Ice Skater

Fancy Nancy: Ice Skater Extraordinaire
By Krista Tucker

Nancy is an expert at skating in her socks in the living room! But what about when she’s out on the ice?

Ages 3-7

Carver Chronicles Dog Days

Dog Days
By Karen English

Gavin is great at skateboarding and soccer — but the kids at his new school may never know that if he keeps having to take care of his great aunt’s yappy Pomeranian!

Ages 6-10