Explore the 2026 Winter Olympics with Hoopla’s Kids’ Guide

Cara’s Kindness by Kristi Yamaguchi and read by Susie Berneis 

Cara the Cat is having trouble picking the perfect song for her ice-skating routine. But when a friend shows up needing help, she drops everything to lend a hand—asking only that the kindness be passed along.

Dream Big, Little Pig! by Kristi Yamaguchi and read by Susie Berneis 

Poppy is a waddling little pig with big dreams of becoming a star, but it’s harder than she imagined. Only when she discovers the joy of gliding, twirling, and sliding on ice does Poppy finally start to believe in herself. 

It’s a Big World, Little Pig! by Kristi Yamaguchi and read by Susie Berneis 

Poppy is back and gliding off to Paris for the World Games ice-skating championship! Though nervous, her courage and family support help her make delightful new animal friends, discovering that despite their differences, everyone shares joy, kindness, and smiles that speak one universal language. 

Kristi Yamaguchi is an American former figure skater who won the 1992 Olympic gold, two World Championships, and the 1992 US national title in women’s singles.  

Legends of Women’s Figure Skating by Martha London 

Features short biographies of 28 incredible skaters, from early pioneers like Sonja Henie and Carol Heiss to ’90s stars Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan. It also highlights younger stars including Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu. 

Curling by Ellen Labrecque 

What is curling? This book dives into the sport—its origins, rules, and where it’s played. Packed with photos and facts, this social studies-focused book asks questions and helps readers find answers to make sense of the game. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and data.

The Miracle on Ice by Brian Trusdell 

By 1980, the Soviet hockey team had been unbeatable for decades. But US coach Herb Brooks believed otherwise, bringing together a scrappy group of amateurs who, through hard work and grit, pulled off one of the most shocking and unforgettable upsets in sports history at Lake Placid.  

Kate’s Really Good at Hockey by Christina Frey and Howard Shapiro and illustrated by Jade Gonzalez 

Kate is excited to attend an elite girls’ hockey camp in Denver, but plans unravel fast. A cranky grandma, mean rivals, a tough coach, and a surprising family secret turn her dream summer into something way more complicated.

The Science of Hockey with Max Axiom, Super Scientist by Blake Hoena and illustrated by Caio Cacau 

The slap of the stick, the flight of the puck, the lightning-fast goalie making the save! All these thrilling elements of hockey (and many more) have science behind them, and Max Axiom, Super Scientist, is here to break it down.

Hot Shot Hockey by Jake Maddox and illustrated by Eduardo Garcia 

Robyn Ray is a fast, determined young hockey player with one frustrating problem—she just can’t score! Can her once-famous hockey star grandpa help her find her scoring touch, and will her team pull together when it counts most?