Children's Books

2 years & up. Bring the classic story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to life with this Caterpillar Storytelling Prop set! Encourage children to interact with the props by feeding the caterpillar the delicious foods and then transforming him into a beautiful butterfly. Set contains 16 storytelling props. Butterfly converts into a caterpillar with a 15" wingspan. Surface wash.

2 - 5 years. It's Llama Llama's first day of preschool! And Llama Llama's mama makes sure he's ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it's time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn't so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back? Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be! Hardcover. 40 pages.

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! In the Farm Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 5 of his favorite farm animal sounds, along with his favorite animal sounds song. In the Cute Animals book, explore 5 of his favorite cute animal real-life sounds and 5 beautiful textures. Through these two musical books, children will discover textured illustrations and animal… More »

18 months & up. A classic that children will love to have read to them over and over again while exploring the concept of touch.

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Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-to-read big book.

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12 months & up. These musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite nature songs and 6 fun songs to discover different careers in a funny way. Through the Nature book, children will discover captive illustrations and songs for young children to learn about the weather, seasons, and different kind of animals. The Career book is the perfect title to discover different careers, ideal for preschoolers as they will explore what they want to… More »

These lap size board books are perfect for sharing and entertaining small groups of infants, toddlers and twos as well as with individual children that might have visual impairments. Designed for the younger child, these books are similar to big books for 3-5 year olds. These oversized board books also have larger pictures and larger print. A lap-sized book measures 10" x 9" as opposed to the traditional size of 5" x 5".

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2 years & up. Bring books to life with this interactive Tree and Letter set. Children can learn the alphabet as they climb the tree with all 26 upper and lowercase letters. Tree is made of felt and letters feature hook and loop tabs for easy attachment. Tree measures 20"H. Includes Fabric tree, 26 uppercase letters, and 26 lowercase letters.

4 years & up. A <span>young boy and girl discover amazing facts and explore all the different ways they?and we?can help protect the Earth's most precious resources to save the planet and live "green" lifestyles. 32 pages.</span>

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12 months & up. Toddlers will cuddle up with the adorable Corduroy plush bear as they enjoy listening to the great story. The book will become a favorite in your classroom and will be asked for again and again.

18 months - 2 years. When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones… More »

18 months & up. Introduce your children to these classic rhymes with this wonderful set of Classic Rhythms and Rhymes Board Books. Sharing rhymes helps babies to begin to understand the natural patterns of speech. Your children will love singing and dancing along to these popular nursery rhymes with their friends or family. This set of board books promotes literacy, imagination, and early vocabulary skills. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Set of 8.

There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxi's and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

2 years & up. Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage dialogue between reader and child. Bilingual board books in English and Spanish. Set of 4 books.

3 years & up. This book and CD set consists of a story children will enjoy and sing along with as well. Perfect for the listening center or for a singing group activity. Children will develop their listening and retention skills as they remember this classic tune.<br />  

2 - 7 years. Ssh! Listen. What's that noise? What can we hear when we're really, really quiet? A toddler enjoys the range of sounds they hear as their busy day comes to an end, from the bustle and chat of dinner time, to the quiet hush of their father's voice at bedtime. The text and sensory clues to be found in this enchanting, inclusive picture book allow us to experience our home through its many noises. Auditory landmarks help all children to become familiar with daily routines, and can be particularly… More »

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2 years & up. Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful! Hardcover. 48 pages. Hardcover.

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2 years & up. Enjoy all of the classics with this wonderful set of Children's Favorite Classic Tales Big Books for Individual or Classroom Reading. Children will enjoy singing along, rhyming, and engaging with the bubbly illustrations. These predictable tales allow children to develop important literacy skills, early vocabulary, and confidence in their reading. For an extra activity, include instruments or a clapping pattern.