Children's Books

Meet Pete, the groovy blue cat. He likes movin', groovin', and schoolin'. No matter where he goes, Pete the Cat always keeps his cool. This book set comes with a plush Pete (14.5") who has big feet, floppy legs, wry smile, and a big heart--what classroom could want anything more?

Birth & up. Introduce more wonderful books into your reading center with this Celebrate Diversity Book Set to Engage Emerging Readers. These beautiful books teach young children that everyone is perfect, just the way they are! This set celebrates families and babies with all the wonderful ways we're the same and different. Each book promotes early literacy and vocabulary development.

3 years & up. Ideal for classrooms, this economical set combines 7 diverse titles for a range of cultural classroom experiences. Paperback. Set of 7 books.

18 months & up. Children will learn about diversity with this board book set. They will learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and other children of the world. Set of four books.

Carry bags with handy snap-lock handles. Set of 10. 20"W x 25"D. Books and book rack are not included.

Store books, tapes, and CDs in these carry bags with snap-lock handles. 13.5"D x 10"W. Set of 10. Book Rack sold separately (item # 47697). Books and contents are not included.

3 - 8 years. Franklin has always lived in the same house in the same town, and he's grown up with the same friends. Then new neighbors move in-- the Moose family! At school, Mr. Owl asks Franklin to be Moose's buddy. Initially, Franklin is afraid of Moose because of his size, but he soon realizes that despite their differences, he has made a new friend. Paperback. 32 pages.

3 months & up. Soft and textured finger puppets and simple rhyming stories will bring giggles to babies and toddlers alike. Babies can focus on the bright colors, tactile exploration, and pointing out images. Toddlers will start looking at pictures and text and build listening and language skills.

4 - 8 years. Join Mr. Rabbit in exploring the Golden Rule: Do unto Otters as you would have Otters do unto you! "Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you."-Socrates (the Greek philosopher), circa 470-399 B.C. Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl. Be a good friend and neighbor by simply… More »

6 months & up. Provide a more inclusive learning experience with these Early Concepts Bilingual Board Books. This bilingual book set offers an opportunity to boost literacy and language development with students proficient in either language. Each book is written with Spanish and English appearing side-by-side on the pages. Encourage your children to ask questions about the vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. The books contain thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Teaching… More »

3 months & up. Soft and textured finger puppets and simple rhyming stories will bring giggles to babies and toddlers alike. Babies can focus on the bright colors, tactile exploration, and pointing out images. Toddlers will start looking at pictures and text and build listening and language skills. Set of 2.

Birth & up. Have fun teaching and talking with your baby about the exciting world around them as you go through this vibrantly-illustrated Indestructibles Picture Book set together. Each book has a different theme and contains simple words and phrases to accompany the illustrations. Set of 6 books.

3 years & up. Introduce children to the exciting world of science with familiar topics. Each book uses simple text and includes beautiful photography and facts. Written by teachers, these stories encourage readers to explore the world around them. Explore with your child or class. Set of 5 science-themed books. Paperback. 24 pages in each book.

36 years & up. Young children learn the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these diligent workers make to our life and the world around us. 24 pages. Paperback.

3 years & up. What makes a person different is one of the things that makes him or her special. Vibrant, full-color photos support beginning readers and make reading informational text easy and fun. Each book includes an activity, picture glossary, and index. Set of 5 paperback books.

5 years and up. Hardcover. Join Vashti on a journey of perseverance and self-discovery! This heartwarming, relatable story will have adults and little learners ready to try something new and find their own creative spirit.

2 - 4 years. Whether tucked in a blanket, peeking out of a basket, riding in a backpack, or wrapped in a parents arms, babies worldwide are carried in unique ways. The simple, rhyming text of this book introduces children to the ways their global neighbors travel. The beautiful photographs show how all babies are nurtured by their loved ones. Board book. 18 pages.

Birth & up. Have fun learning and talking with your baby about all the fun animals you see in these vibrantly-illustrated Indestructibles® Animal Books. Set of 6 books. Illustrated by Kaaren Pixton. Paperback. 6 pages each. Features Soft and paper-like, Chew proof, Rip proof, Non-toxic, and Dishwasher and Washing Machine washable!

Birth & up. Encourage your child to love reading with the Molasses Sloth Taggies™ Soft Book. Featuring 8 fabric pages with a soft applique on the cover, crinkle paper lining and a squeaker inside, this taggie soft book will be perfect for story time with baby. With 8 satin taggies to explore, baby can bend, squeeze, and even chew on the pages while snuggling during story time.

Our indestructible books are perfect for your infant classroom because they are soft and paper-like, yet waterproof, tear-resistant, and dishwasher and washing machine washable! . The vivid artwork doesn't need words to keep the child's interest. Each book is designed to encourage conversation about the pictures. These titles by Kaaren Pixton will delight children everywhere.

3 months. & up. These soft cloth books feature bilingual words and have bright and lively illustrations. Each book is padded and machine washable.

Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, children will see what Sophie does when she gets angry.

5 years & up. In this book children will witness the magical transformation as a newly hatched caterpillar becomes a beautiful Red Admiral Butterfly. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these Level 1 books--about everything from tadpoles to puppies--use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they… More »

Birth & up. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is soft and plush and machine washable. Meets all the regulations necessary for young children to enjoy as they are listening to one of their favorite stories being read. Engages in tactile play with the various textured components. Measures 10" long.