As a child growing up not only in my home but in my mom’s parents’ home Wrestling has always been a big thing for not only my family but also David’s and now Charlie and even Suzzane liked wrestling. Wrestling is —something that never really comes and goes, it just grows with us in different seasons of life.
Even now, wrestling is still part of our everyday normal.
Charlie is almost 19 now, but wrestling is still very much his thing. He’s waiting on the new wrestling game to drop, and he can still name his favorite wrestlers without hesitation. And yes—he still has his wrestling figures.
They’re in the closet, but they are still a part of his room, and he refuses to get rid of them. At this point, I don’t even try to convince him otherwise. At times I see Charlie and even Bradley get the wrestlers out to see which ones he still has.
David still watches Monday Night Raw, and if Charlie is home or there is a wrestler or match, I want to see I will watch it with David or Charlie. Wrestling is one of those things that just naturally stays part of the house rhythm.
Wrestling is always on somewhere, or being talked about, or tied back to something we’ve watched together over the years. The Von Erichs and The Freebirds have always been part of that conversation for us too—especially with the Texas wrestling history and how deeply rooted it is here.
And me? I’ve never really minded it. I’ll flip through wrestling books, read alongside them, and honestly still learn things even now. We still have wrestling books in our family library, and they get pulled down more often than you’d think—sometimes for learning, sometimes for fun, and sometimes just because someone wants to remember a moment or a move.
That’s really why this list matters to me. It isn’t just about “adding books to a lesson plan.” It’s about something that’s already part of our home life—something we’ve shared for years in different ways.
📚 Children’s Wrestling Books for Learning & Interest
🥇 DK Readers Level 2: WWE Meet the Champions by DK (Author)- Jump into the ring with WWE’s biggest Superstars!
Join The Rock, John Cena, and Sheamus as they battle their rivals. Learn about their signature moves, their greatest victories, and what it takes to make it to Wrestlemania!
DK’s reading scheme is levelled into stages to help every child progress and become a confident reader. This Level 2 book features engaging and highly illustrated topics with true kid appeal. Lively narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotations to get young readers excited about three of WWE’s most well known stars.
With longer sentence structures and increasingly complicated vocabulary and terminology, Meet the Champions draws on the exciting world of sports entertainment to engage fans and help them build their literacy skills and develop their confidence in reading alone.
🥇 WWE Ultimate Superstar Guide, 2nd Editionby Jake Black
The complete guide to WWE’s biggest Superstars–past and present–including John Cena, Charlotte Flair, The Rock, André the Giant, Sasha Banks, and more. Features the latest information about competitors from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT.
Page-by-page profiles of more than 200 of the biggest Superstars from sports entertainment history are packed with facts, trivia, and behind-the-scenes information. “Super Stats” boxes detail information on each Superstar, including career highlights and wins. The brand-new guide profiles popular competitors, from Hall of Famers to rising up-and-coming stars. Feature boxes highlight the Superstars’ most fascinating and strangest moments in the ring. Each entry includes a stunning photograph and action scene. Check out all the latest on Becky Lynch, Big Show, Sting, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Roman Reigns, Shawn Michaels, Seth Rollins, and other favorite Superstars.
🥇 Takedown (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
Jeff has an anger problem. He doesn’t know how to control his temper. One day, when his anger has almost gotten out of hand, he meets Logan, one of the captains of his school’s wrestling team. Logan thinks Jeff would be a great wrestler. But can Jeff control his anger long enough to win a match?
🥇 My First Book of Wrestling by Olivia Cartman
Contrast Baby Book for Newborns 0-12 Months brings the bold energy of the mat into your baby’s world through striking black-and-white illustrations created especially for developing eyes. Whether you’re a wrestling-loving family or simply want to inspire early curiosity, this book is a powerful first introduction.
Why Choose My First Wrestling High Contrast Baby Book?
Support Early Visual Development: Newborns respond best to high-contrast images. Each bold black-and-white illustration is designed to capture your baby’s attention and help support visual tracking, focus, and pattern recognition during the earliest months.
Wrestling-Themed Illustrations to Spark Curiosity: Introduce your little one to the exciting world of wrestling through simple, engaging images inspired by the sport-wrestling shoes, championship belts, singlets, mats, medals, scoreboards, strong poses, and fun match-day elements.
Bonding Time That Builds Foundations: With 25 high-contrast images and 25 gentle, wrestling-inspired descriptions, this book is perfect for cuddling, reading aloud, and sharing your love of sport with your baby from the very beginning.
Durable & Baby-Friendly Design: Made for little hands and everyday use, this book is ideal for tummy time, quiet moments, or displaying proudly on a sports-themed nursery shelf.
A Winning Gift for Sports Families: Looking for a unique baby shower gift? This wrestling-themed baby book is a thoughtful and memorable choice for athlete families, wrestling fans, coaches, and anyone welcoming a future little champion.
Inspire Strength, Focus, and Confidence: Whether wrestling is already part of your family’s story or a brand-new interest, this book offers a playful and meaningful way to introduce babies to movement, discipline, and the spirit of competition.
Bring the power, excitement, and heart of wrestling into your baby’s first library.
With My First Wrestling High Contrast Baby Book, you’re giving your baby an early introduction to the strength, focus, and determination that make wrestling so inspiring.
As you can see Wrestling has never really been just a sport in our home—it’s been something we’ve shared, talked about, and grown up around together. And these books are just another way of keeping that connection going.
💬 Now I’m curious—do you watch wrestling in your home?
Who’s your favorite wrestler… and do you root for the good guys or the bad guys? And why? Or both the bag guys and the good guys depending on the match.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
