Football Books for Kids of All Ages

American football is a sport and a pastime that is enjoyed by fans young and old. Even children who are too young to play it (or don’t wish to play it) can still have fun reading a book about the game, it’s players, and it’s history. These football books for kids include picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction books, all about the game.

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If you child likes football, I’m sure you will find a book to enjoy together.

Football Picture Books

My First Football Book is the perfect introduction to basic football vocabulary for toddlers.

Author Gail Gibbons teaches young readers all they need to know about football in My Football Book.

Is Mike’s dog helping him cheat? Readers can find out in The Dog That Stole Football Plays from Matt Christopher.

Goodnight Football from Michael Dahl is a brightly illustrated look at a day at a football game for one family.

A young boy has fun playing football with his dad every Sunday in Football With Dad from Frank Berrios.

The I Can Read books are perfect for new readers and in Kick, Pass, and Run, a group of animals learn all about the game of football.

Football Chapter Books

Authors and NFL superstars Tiki and Rhonde Barber have created a series of books inspired by their childhood love of football. Kickoff, Go Long!, and End Zone are just three of the titles in this popular series.

A Running Back Can’t Always Rush from Nate LeBoutillier features a school of super athletes that need to learn how to use their superpowers wisely.

Sportswriter and long-time author Mike Lupica has written several chapter books about kids who love football. A few of the titles include The Extra Yard, The Underdogs, and Game Changers.

Quarterback Rush from Carl Bowen is a football themed graphic novel from the creators of Sports Illustrated.

Bestselling author Tim Green shares his love of the NFL in the Football Genius series that includes Perfect Season, and Deep Zone.

Football Non-Fiction Books

Football has changed a lot over the years and Sports Illustrated Kids Football: Then to WOW! gives readers a look back at everything from the uniforms to the rules.

What Is the Super Bowl? from Dina Anastasio is another book in the non-fiction Who Is?/Who Was?/What Is?/What Was? series and it gives readers a look at the history of the Super Bowl.

Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Football from Howard Bryant looks back at some of the Super Bowl’s greatest moments.