AustLit

'Cricket has a language all its own and part of the delight in reading about cricket is discovering new words and meanings. Cricket-themed children’s books can also entice reluctant readers to spend some time between the pages, especially when their cricketing heroes are front and centre.

'This selection of books for children will appeal to those who are already cricket fans – be they young or old – and they may help steer the uninitiated toward cricket appreciation.

'Books are listed under the following headings: Picture Books, Younger Readers, Middle Grade Readers, and Non-fiction.' Each book includes a suggested age range.