Big Books for Early Education

The Napping House Big Book - A wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion in this tale.

Perfect for young readers, this beautifully illustrated, classic story entertains children while using repetition to help them learn.

This book exemplifies the qualities - rhythmic texts, repetivite words, dynamic illustrations, and engaging story lines - that make large-format books so useful in helping children to read and learn.

Come along with Silly Sally and her silly companions as they parade toward town in a most unusual way. Dance a jig with a pig, play leapfrog with a dog, and even sing a tune with a loon. Playful pictures and rollicking rhymes sweep listeners and readers along on Sally's journey.

Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

Big books by some of children's favorite authors: Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.

Discover a colorful parade of animals with the child walking in this story.

With simple text, this book is a delightful way to introduce children to science.

Features rhyming text and illustrations that introduce the many different adventures that occur on a farm.

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 »

A cumulative classic tale that children will enjoy reading over and over.

A cumulative classic tale that children will enjoy reading over and over.

Children will enjoy the rhyming, cumulative tale accompanied by bouncy illustrations. Predictable tale allows children to develop important pre-reading skills.

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 - 6 years. Eight classic children's books now available in big book format. Children enjoy the rhyming, cumulative tales accompanied by bouncy illustrations. Predictable tales allow children to develop important pre-reading skills.

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color. 32 pages.

Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall. By Denise Fleming. 32 pages. Big Book

The Little Red Hen by Byron Barton is perfect for enhancing phonemic awareness and developing early literacy. 32 pages.

The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Keeps children guessing until the end.

In big book format, join Greta, Signing Sam, and all the Critter Corner Friends as they learn to be grateful (agradecido) for the simple things in life. This beautifully illustrated book includes words to say in English and Spanish, as well as an illustrated guide to teach students selected ASL vocabulary. Also features the words and music for Greta's Grateful Song.

Animals get ready for a big dance in the jungle. Features die-cut pages.

When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother Duck sets out to find them. Includes musical notation.

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

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.