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Read-Along and Audio Books for Children

Support students' literacy skills through read-along and audio books. These tools help students expand their reading comprehension and listening skills with lively music and sound effects. As they listen to books on CDs, children can enjoy a new story while hearing fluent reading and learning to pronounce words. With options including adventurous tales or gentle creatures, Kaplan carries a host of read-along books for children of all ages and reading levels.

Multicultural Book Set with CD or QR Code - Set of 3
Item: 301795
Status: In Stock
$41.95
3 years & up. Each book, paired with its CD or QR Code for listening, provides an immersive experience that combines storytelling with audio elements, helping children engage more deeply with the material. The set is designed not only to entertain but also to educate young readers about the rich diversity of cultures, fostering empathy and broader worldviews. Set of 3.
Rhythm and Rhyme Book & CDs - Set of 8
Item: 300902
Status: In Stock
$87.95
3 years & up. Take your little one back in time with the Rhythm and Rhyme Soft Cover Set! This set comes with eight classic nursery rhymes that are perfect for storytime with your little learner and may even bring back fond memories of your childhood. The rhymes will also foster important early language development skills such as vocabulary, rhythm, and pronunciation.
Just Imagine Books and CDs - Set of 4
Item: 300564
Status: In Stock
$47.95
3 years & up. Tell children captivating stories in multiple ways with the Just Imagine Books and CDs set. These stories will capture children's imaginations as they go on adventures with people and animals alike. "Sheep in a Jeep" by Nancy Shaw is well-loved for its rhythmic, rhyming text and humorous storyline. "Alice the Fairy" follows Alice, a self-proclaimed "temporary fairy," as she navigates her world with a mix of ordinary and magical adventures. "Mary wore her Red Dress" with it's repetitive structure and rhythmic cadence.. "A Bad case of the Stripes" effectively convey themes of individuality and self-acceptance. The books will enable educators to have customized, in-depth reading experiences with children, and the CDs will enhance children's listening and comprehension skills.
Peas Series Paperback Books & CDs - Set of 4
Item: 302900
Status: In Stock
$39.96
4 years & up.  Bring joy and excitement to your classroom with this lively collection of books and read-along CDs. Featuring engaging stories, cheerful illustrations, and clear narration, this set introduces children to the alphabet, numbers, colors, and yearly celebrations in a fun, interactive way.  Each book is designed to support early literacy, listening skills, and vocabulary development, while the accompanying CDs encourage children to follow along, recognize words, and build reading confidence. The vibrant, colorful pages capture attention, making learning a delightful experience for young learners. Perfect for whole or small group time, literacy centers, or at-home family engagement, this set gives teachers and caregivers a versatile resource to reinforce foundational skills. All titles ready by Stanley Tucci.
Read-Aloud Books and CDs - Set of 4
Item: 73070
Status: In Stock
$48.95
3 years & up. Each of these stories include colorful illustrations, rhyme, and repetition, making it easy to enjoy and follow along. Bring stories to life with an engaging literacy resource that combines print and audio to support early childhood learning. This thoughtfully selected collection features beloved children's titles paired with corresponding CDs, allowing children to listen, follow along, and build confidence as emerging readers. Each story includes rhythm, rhyme, and repetition, making it easy for young learners to stay engaged while developing essential literacy skills such as listening comprehension, vocabulary, and story sequencing. Ideal for classrooms, reading centers, and home environments. The audio component strengthens auditory processing and fluency, helping children connect spoken and written words in a meaningful way. Each book features a corresponding CD to listen and follow along while reading. Titles may vary.
Sing-Along Books with Audio and Video Accompaniment - Set of 5
Item: 37448
Status: In Stock
$57.95
3 years & up. There's more to these books than interesting stories and engaging illustrations (though there are plenty of those!). These songs encourage exploration and imagination, fun, dance, and movement, farm life and more. Each of these books is meant to be sung, and each book has a QR code that adults can scan to access audio and video accompaniments. These sing-along books add another sensory layer to story time that will help the stories stick.
Classic Read-Aloud Books and CDs -  Set of 6
Item: 91322
Status: In Stock
$73.95
3 years & up. Promote literacy through the classics with this collection of books and CDs. Each of these beloved children's books tells a captivating story that will keep children interested from beginning to end. Each book also comes with a CD that enables children to hear the stories from multiple voices. This multisensory engagement will substantially develop children's listening and comprehension skills. Titles may vary.
Eric Carle Books & CDs - Set of 5
Item: 303380
Status: Out of Stock
$56.95
3 years & up. Perfect for classroom read-alouds, listening centers, or independent exploration, the audio component reinforces fluency and pronunciation while allowing children to follow along with the story. Ideal for preschool and early elementary settings, this set encourages language development, creativity, and meaningful connections to storytelling. A versatile addition to any early childhood curriculum, it supports auditory and visual learners while fostering confidence and enthusiasm for reading.