Classroom Libraries & Book Sets

3 years & up. Introduce children to their international companions with this book set. These books will give children a window into the lives of other children from all around the world. Children will see how other children dress, eat, and live in their communities. They will also learn valuable lessons about how they can live healthy lives and be good neighbors (from none other than Mr. Rogers)! Set of 4.

3 years & up. The engaging Explore My World picture books invite children to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them. These books are perfect for reading aloud. Each book allows children to learn a subject and its importance in our world. Set of 4. Paperback.

3 years & up. Introduce children to the wonderful magic of seasons changing with these exciting I See Seasons Books. This set of books promotes literacy, early vocabulary, and STEM concepts. Have children discuss their favorite seasons with a partner. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Paperback. Set of 4 books.

4 years & up. How do you keep a healthy smile? With simple text and colorful real photos, this Healthy Teeth book set encourages daily dental care and long term oral care. Set of 4. Paperback

3 years & up. Captivate children with the same stories that captivated their parents (and maybe even their grandparents!). Eric Carle's engaging stories and unique, enchanting images have made him one of the world's most beloved children's authors for over 50 years. This set features his most well-known classics (including The Very Hungry Caterpillar) so a new generation of children can enter his world. Set of 6.

Level 1, Grades K-1. Features both simple concepts and stories with great characters for early readers. 10 titles include: Little Bear, A Kiss for Little Bear, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, A Picture For Harold's Room, Danny and the Dinosaur, The Fire Cat, Harry and the Lady Next Door, Drip Drop, and Biscuit.

Grades 1 - 3. Help young readers along the path to literacy with the Step Into Reading Level 2 Books. designed for children who are beginning to read with help. These books typically feature basic vocabulary, short sentences, and simple stories that are engaging and age-appropriate. Here are two benefits of these books for young readers. Written for children who can recognize familiar words and sound out new ones with aural and visual cues, these books simple yet interesting stories, basic vocabulary, and short sentences meet children where they are but also challenge them to grow. Set of 8 books.

3 years & up. This set of books provides predictable text that allows beginning readers to be confident while learning to read. Components may vary. Set of 10 paperback books.

PreK - Grade 1. Fun, bright, colorful stories about holidays written specifically for emerging and early-fluency readers! Titles include: "Celebrating President's Day", "Celebrating Father's Day", "Celebrating Valentine's Day", "Celebrating Cinco de Mayo", "Celebrating Chanukah", "Celebrating Thanksgiving", "Celebrating Easter", "Celebrating Chinese New Year", "Celebrating Mother's Day", "Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day", "Celebrating Christmas", and "Celebrating Patriotic Holidays". Paperback. Set of 12 books.

3 years & up. Explore the role that the ears, eyes, nose, and other important parts play in a healthy human body. Bright, full-color photographs and helpful labels complement the text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Includes a diagram, picture glossary, and index.

These books are for Spanish speakers learning English and visa versa. Bilingual books help students learn a second language while increasing their reading fluency and vocabulary of their primary language. Each book has bright, colorful photographs with the English word in red and the Spanish word in blue under each photograph. Pronunciation list for each word is provided in the back of each book.

4 years & up. Educate and inspire with this culturally relevant book set dedicated to celebrating Black History! Children and their families will find heroes and role models within these stories that uplift and amplify Black excellence, voices, and achievements. From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Mae Jemison, the historical figures showcased in these diverse stories will inspire children to never give up on their dreams no matter what obstacles may be in their way. Hardcover and paperback mix. Set of 4.

4 years & up. Make inclusion a fundamental reality of your classroom with the All Kinds of Friends book set. The books in this set show children how to interact with, befriend, and accept other children who have differing abilities such as autism and Down syndrome. These books will empower children to feel comfortable around all of their peers.

3 years & up. Join Rosa on some fun adventures with this set of Rosa's Workshop Books. These books follow Rosa and her friends as they grow plants, study the water cycle, make pizza, and do all kinds of other things. As they explore and discover, Rosa and her friends gain valuable insights about scientific concepts such as light and density and show children how to productively interact with the world around them.

2 years & up. Build foundational literacy and early math skills with the Classroom Board Books - Set of 6, a collection of beloved classics that make learning fun and engaging. Featuring timeless titles like The Little House, Freight Train, Counting Cowns, Moo Moo, Brown Cow, Big Fat Hen, and Quack & Count, this set introduces preschoolers to bright illustrations, rhythmic language, and early number concepts. Perfect for classroom literacy centers, story time, or home reading routines, these sturdy board books are designed to withstand toddlers' curious hands and support repeated use. Each story invites children to explore language patterns, counting sequences, animal themes, and everyday adventures - building vocabulary, listening skills, and a lifelong love of reading.

3 years & up. Use these wonderful My Family Books Readings About Different Family Types to introduce your children to a variety of families. This set of books celebrates the diverse family groups that make up our world! Children will enjoy connecting with families similar to theirs and learning about different ones. The positive, clear text helps emergent readers understand different family relationships, while recognizing the bonds that all families share. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Set of 4 paperback books.

3 years & up. Children will delight in the use of both Spanish and English words throughout the books in this set. Set of 8 paperback books.

3 - 9 years. The South America Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of South America. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the South America Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes the guide to presentation (download), masters for each Reader story (download), and South America Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

4 years & up. Teach children social skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. This series of Learning to Get Along® books shows children appropriate ways to act (such as following rules and taking turns) when they are with their friends, at school, or in other social situations. The skills children learn from these books will set them up for success in their eventual academic, personal, and professional lives.

4 years & up. Educate, empower, and inspire with the Love is in the Hair book set. This book set celebrates the beauty and heritage of Black hair by showcasing the relationships and experiences that Black children find through hair care. Together, the books show how hair can deepen bonds between family and friends and highlight the qualities that make us all unique and beautiful. Set of 4.

4 years & up. Help children understand their value and worth no matter who they are! Each book in this inclusive set shows children that who they are is perfect no matter the color of their skin, what they wear, or their religion. These inspiring stories will encourage children to see the best in other people and be empowered by the uniqueness in others and themselves. Hardcover. Set of 4.

3 years & up. Promote inclusion and bilingualism with this set of Spanish-language children's books. Including classics such as Corduroy, this collection tells children a variety of engaging stories that range from simple to complex in a developmentally appropriate way. The collection provides an excellent opportunity to embrace dual language learners within the classroom and teach their classmates a little bit of Spanish as well! Set of 6.

12 months & up. Authored by experts, these engaging books are thoughtfully designed to grow alongside your budding STEM learner. Each page features multiple levels of text, making the content accessible and adaptable as their understanding and curiosity expand. Perfect for introducing young minds to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, these books provide a foundation that evolves with their learning journey.

3 years & up. As children grow and develop it is important for them to establish a secure sense of self and a strong sense of self with others. These books boost self-confidence and help children learn to grow and foster positive relationships. Content may vary.