Paperback Books

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.

4 years & up. Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling - their nipa hut - and it takes care of them. When a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm. 32 pages.

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.

3 years & up. During a picnic at the river with Mama, five little monkeys learn an important lesson about kindness and safety when their teasing of Mr. Crocodile leads to unexpected consequences.

4 years & up. Explore the power and wonder of wind through the story of a young girl who embarks on an imaginative adventure. As she soars, spins, and tumbles through a windy day, readers discover the dynamic forces of nature and the joy of creative exploration.

5 years & up. Young astronomers explore the fascinating world of stars by learning about their colors and brightness, identifying major constellations, and creating their own mini planetariums using simple materials like coffee cans and flashlights.

6 years & up. Introduce a new, exciting series to your reading center with this Judy Moody Favorites Book Set Including 8 Spectacular Adventures. This set of books follows Judy Moody as she gets famous, saves the world, becomes a doctor, predicts the future, goes around the world in 8.5 days, goes to college, navigates her moods, and declares independence. Children will love the on-target humor and reader-friendly format. This reading promotes vocabulary building, imagination, and literacy. Paperback. Set of 8.

2 years & up. From bathtub toys to gondolas on the Grand Canal, this book explores the small child's world of boats. Using simple text and illustrations, these colorful boats of all shapes and sizes float through the waters of this delightful introduction to boats for young children. 24 pages.

5 years & up. When Louis receives a tadpole for his birthday, he eagerly watches it grow. He discovers it is anything but ordinary. This imaginative story sparks curiosity about animal life cycles while encouraging prediction, observation, and creative thinking.

2 years & up. Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, this playful story follows Mary's little lamb on an independent adventure around the farm. Along the way, the lamb meets a variety of farm animals and encounters a series of humorous mishaps, helping young readers build rhyming, vocabulary, and sequencing skills.

Good Housekeeping has created the perfect cookbook for kids of all ages who are eager to step in the kitchen. It features more than 100 delicious, fail-safe recipes, accompanied by colorful photographs and basic kitchen and cooking how-tos. Prepare tempting fare like mac 'n' cheese, lasagna, salads, smoothies, burgers, cakes, and more! And when children want to whip up something for their friends and family, they'll find variations that make every dish super-special. Hardcover. 160 pages.

3 years & up. Encourage children to explore the five senses with this descriptive Sense in My World Books Five Sense Exploration and Sensory Learning set. Children will love learning about how the five senses work and help us learn about the world around us. These books are perfect for the preschoolers featuring colorful photographs and easy to understand information. 

6 - 9 years. The Bicycle Man lends bikes to the neighborhood kids for free, and Lawrence and Brady ride them all summer long. But when a new kid takes advantage of the Bicycle Man, Lawrence and Brady discover that there's one thing that the Man likes more than bikes--kids. Paperback. 48 pages.

4 years & up. Enjoy rhyming in a new way as children explore these bright and beautiful titles. Set includes Copy the, Copy Cat! and Follow the Flyway.

4 years & up. We share our world with over 7 billion people - learn how people live in different counties around the earth. Perfect for global awareness. Set of 6 paperback books.

4 - 7 years. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, a friendship is born. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? With simple rhyming text, subtle messages of kindness and compassion, this delightful story about making and helping friends will enchant readers young and old because it's never too early--or too late--to stick up for your friends. Hardcover. 48 pages.

4 - 7 years. These engaging titles will help young children learn to identify, compare, and consider all of the factors when deciding what their answer will be. Child-centered text and vibrant images combine to clearly explain the properties and uses of items in our world. 

3 - 7 years. These bilingual books focus on counting and will help children rapidly expand their ability to understand mathematical concepts. Math concept books introduce basic math skills such as counting, number recognition, addition, subtraction, shapes and patterns. Math problems encourage children to think critically and develop problem-solving abilities from an early age. Children will also learn math-related vocabulary, such as "more than", "less than", and "equal to". Set of 4.

Grades K & up.Two-column format with new words, photographs, and drawings. Includes colored note boxes to help beginning readers enhance vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, and identify sounds. Paperback. 304 pages.

4 years & up. Scientists study stars using power tolls like telescopes and satellites, but stargazing doesn't require special equipment. Even though they are far away, stars are part of our everyday world.

5 years & up. Arthur is convinced that his pen pal is more exciting than his little sister. After all, little sisters don't do activities like karate and wrestling. A surprising letter helps Arthur discover that people aren't always what they seem and that family members may have hidden talents worth appreciating.

4 - 8 years. One day, a small boy receives a very special invitation-the King and the Queen have invited him to the castle for tea. He accepts, with one question: "May I bring a friend?" "Any friend of our friend is welcome here," says the King. But their guest's friend turns out to be someone they never expected! Paperback. 48 pages,

6 - 9 years. It isn't easy being Julian's younger brother. When Huey has bad dreams, Julian says his are scarier. When Huey wants to study animal tracks, Julian says he's too young. But Huey isn't a baby. He's an adventurer, a chef, a tracker, and a scout. And he's about to show Julian--and the world--all that he can do. Paperback. 112 pages.

7 years & up. Interest level 8 -14 years. Introduce your children to engaging comics with these Sports Illustrated Kids: Action Packed Graphic Novels with Valuable Lessons. This set of graphic novels were designed to teach lessons about teamwork, fair play, anger control, sharing, disability inclusion, and more through a sport related theme. These full-color comics promote literacy, vocabulary development, color recognition, social emotional skills, and collaborative play. Each book has 50 - 60 pages.