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Children's Books

Build a love of reading with engaging children’s books for every stage. From board books to diverse stories and classroom favorites, Kaplan’s collection supports early literacy, language development, and social-emotional learning-helping children explore, connect, and grow through meaningful reading experiences.

My Best Friends Board Books - Set of 6
Item: 302252
Status: Out of Stock
$59.95
Birth & up. Delight young readers with this engaging set of touch-and-feel board books designed to support early literacy and sensory exploration. Each book features a padded, embrodered character on the cover and unique textured elements throughout, inviting babies to explore through touch while building early connections to books. With cheerfuly rhyming text and lively illustrations, these stories encourage language development, listening skills, and joyful interaction between children and caregivers. Perfectly sized for little hands, these durable books are made to withstand repeated use, making them ideal additions to infant classrooms, childcare centers, and home libraries. Each book includes 10 pages of engaging content. Set of 6 board books.
You Are Awesome Board Books - Set of 6
Item: 301833
Status: In Stock
$55.95
Birth and up. Teach young children basic character traits with the You Are Awesome book series. Using intriguing photographs and simple but engaging language, this series shows children simple ways to practice virtue in everyday life. The series also explains how treating others well will improve one's own physical and emotional well-being. Simply put, these books will empower children to become better classmates, better playmates, and better friends.
Show Me Bilingual Board Books - Set of 4
Item: 301920
Status: In Stock
$27.95
12 months & up. These bilingual English/ Spanish board books provide a vibrant and engaging look at a child's typical day, highlighting the rich variety of experiences that shape their world. The stories delve into the child's social and emotional journey, capturing interactions with family, friends, and caregivers that help build connections, empathy, and resilience. Every moment depicted in these books contributes to the child's overall growth and development, offering a relatable and heartwarming narrative that resonates with both children and their caregivers. Contents may vary.
Cloth Activity Books - Set of 3
Item: 301561
Status: Out of Stock
$63.95
6 months & up. Discover these engaging interactive books. With their simple text and colorful images these cloth books will bring joy to young infants.
First Feelings Bilingual Board Books - Set of 6
Item: 301804
Status: In Stock
$41.95
12 months and up. Facilitate introductory emotional exploration with the First Feelings Board Books set. Employing captivating artwork and simple yet engaging text, these books explore the 6 primary emotions that young children experience. The books explain how those emotions make people feel and what people can do to cope with them. Altogether, the books are a great way to build early social-emotional awareness. All the books are in both English and Spanish.
Look, Touch, Learn Textured Sensory Board Books - Set of 4
Item: 301803
Status: In Stock
$39.96
Birth & up. Make tummy time a captivating and enriching experience with the Look, Touch, Learn series. Featuring palettes, shapes, and patterns that were selected in collaboration with infant psychologists at the Sussex Baby Lab, this series will provide optimal visual stimulation for babies from 0-6 months. The books' images also have various surfaces and textures that will spark engaging tactile exploration.
Adventures with Dad Board Books - Set of 4
Item: 302784
Status: Out of Stock
$34.95
6 months & up. These dad books are filled with heartwarming tales that celebrate everything dads do - from big bear hugs that chase away fears to bedtime stories that spark imagination. Inside, you'll find stories of dads who fix broken toys with love, cook the best meals, cheer the loudest, and offer quiet comfort when it's needed most. Each story highlights the unique and irreplaceable role dads play in a child's life - whether they're being silly, strong, wise, or wonderfully supportive.
Indestructibles® Seasons Around Me Books - Set of 4
Item: 302786
Status: In Stock
$23.95
Birth & up. Bring the beauty of the seasons into the classroom with this engaging set of cloth books. The titles introduct children to seasonal sights and experiences using simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. Soft and durable, Indestructibles® are chew-proof, rip-proof, nontoxic and 100% washable.  They are also non-toxic, which means that infants have plenty of room to explore.
Indestructibles® Senses in Action Books - Set of 4
Item: 302785
Status: In Stock
$23.95
Birth & up. Specially designed for infants, these books use simple words, high-contrast images, and playful prompts to help infants explore how they experience the world. Each page encourages interaction, curiosity, and early language development while supporting sensory awareness. Soft and durable, Indestructibles are chew-proof, rip-proof, nontoxic and 100% washable.  They are also non-toxic, which means that infants have plenty of room to explore.
Tuffy Books - Set of 4
Item: 301014
Status: In Stock
$36.95
Birth & up. Introduce your infant or toddler to the farm, farm animals, colors and dinosaurs with this set of 4 Tuffy sweetly illustrated books that doubles as a soothing teether. Meet precious animals, farm life, colors and even dinosaurs! Playful illustrations and minimal text make this an ideal first "reading" experience for curious children that offers an array of sensory experiences that strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and soothes tender gums. BPA free, these books offer a punch out hole for a toy ring for easy transport and entertaining. This durable line of Tuffy books are uniquely made to withstand the traditional wear and tear from teething babies and toddlers, BPA-free, and washable.
Indestructibles Nursery Rhyme Books - Set of 4
Item: 301066
Status: In Stock
$23.95
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. Contents may vary.
Curious Me!™ Board Books - Set of 6
Item: 301773
Status: In Stock
$59.95
Birth & up. The Curious Me!™ books is a captivating 6-book set designed to introduce young children to Letters, Numbers, Animals, Colors, Families, and Feelings. Each book in this engaging series is beautifully illustrated by a different artist, making it a unique and collectible addition to any child's library. These board books are crafted to support early literacy development through rich vocabulary, engaging text, and vibrant artistic visuals. Perfect for sparking curiosity and learning, the Curious Me! series provides a fun and educational experience for young readers.
Barefoot Bear Babyproof Books - Set of 4
Item: 301541
Status: In Stock
$31.95
Birth & up. Bear is having quite the adventure! These books are designed to be both durable and engaging for young readers. With their chew-proof, water-proof, and rip-proof features, they're built to withstand lots of love and use from little ones. And with 24 pages each, there's plenty of room for Bear's adventures, shapes, friends, and different weather elements to unfold in a fun and rhyming way!
Barefoot Babyproof Books - Set of 4
Item: 301542
Status: In Stock
$31.95
Birth & up. These Babyproof Books are ideal for introducing young children to the concept of comparison with their bright illustrations and durable features. The chew-proof, water-proof, and rip-proof capabilities ensure that these books can withstand the enthusiastic handling of infants and toddlers. With 16 pages each, they provide a manageable yet engaging experience, perfect for little hands to explore and enjoy.
Brown Bear Friends Board Books - Set of 4
Item: 302254
Status: In Stock
$51.95
3 months & up. Introduce young children to early literacy concepts with the Brown Bear Friends Board Books Set, a perfect blend of literacy, sensory play, and foundational skill-building. Each book in this charming set explores a key theme - numbers, colors, shapes, and more - through rhythmic read-aloud text. Inspired by Eric Carle's Brown Bear character, these books engage young readers with bold, colorful illustrations. Little hands will love the crinkly, textured covers that offer tactile stimulation. Built with sturdy board pages, they're perfectly sized for little hands and durable enough for repeated use at home or in the classroom. These books make an excellent addition to infant and toddler classrooms, early literacy centers, or a baby's first home library, helping lay the groundwork for a lifelong love of reading.
I See You Board Books - Set of 4
Item: 301779
Status: In Stock
$39.96
12 months & up. Children thrive when they are seen and loved for who they are right now. This series of fun-to-read books offers a wonderful way for adults to recognize and affirm the growth of toddlers, both physically and emotionally. Each book focuses on a single toddler and explores their daily routine over a few hours, highlighting themes such as emotions, resilience, kindness, curiosity, physical development, and self-expression. Through engaging stories and relatable scenarios, these books provide a heartfelt look at the journey of growing up, helping both toddlers and adults appreciate and support each step of this exciting developmental stage.
Curious Cats Board Books - Set of 4
Item: 301802
Status: In Stock
$31.95
12 months & up. Deepen toddlers' understanding of the world around them with this set of Curious Cats Books. Using bold colors, curved lines, and simple yet engaging text, these board books walk toddlers through the fundamentals of colors, numbers, shapes, and weather. The books' sturdy construction also enables toddlers to hold the books in their hands and interact with them in other tactile ways.
Good Beginnings Bilingual Board Books - Set of 6
Item: 81030
Status: In Stock
$44.95
18 months & up. This series has both English and Spanish on each page. Each book will intrigue children while helping them build vocabulary and an awareness of the world around them. Also features charming illustrations and thoughtfully chosen words, offering an enchanting introduction to vocabulary.
Babies Around the World Board Books - Set of 3
Item: 301797
Status: In Stock
$25.95
Birth & up. In this delightful book series follow the adventurous babies as they explore cultures and destinations from around the world. Through lively storytelling and vibrant illustrations, young readers are introduced to different countries, traditions, and cuisines in a way that is both accessible and enjoyable. Each story encourages curiosity about global diversity and helps children begin to understand the similarities and differences that connect communities worldwide. The jet-setting adventures, rhythmic dancing, and food-tasting experiences add interactive and imaginative elements to cultural learning. These themes promote early social studies awareness by exposing children to concepts of travel, cultural celebration, and global exploration. As young readers follow the characters' journeys, they develop an appreciation for diversity and a broader understanding of the world around them.
Indestructibles Early Learning Books - Set of 7
Item: 35034
Status: Out of Stock
$50.95
Birth & up. Soft and durable, Indestructibles are chew-proof, rip-proof, nontoxic and 100% washable. Give babies books that they can handle-and that can handle them! Chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof, Indestructibles can withstand any and all forms of infant behavior. They are also non-toxic and washable, which means that infants have plenty of room to explore. The captivating illustrations and soft, inviting textures in these books will provoke significant sensory development. This set includes basic concepts like opposites, colors, shapes, numbers, outdoors, seasons and kindness. Each has bright illustrations that capture the attention of infants and toddlers.
Early Concepts Bilingual Board Books - Set of 6
Item: 71967
Status: Out of Stock
$35.95
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 tips are included on the back cover of each title. Set of 6.?
Say and Play Bilingual Board Books - Set of 5
Item: 301799
Status: In Stock
$38.95
12 months & up. Introduce children to the beauty of bilingualism with this engaging set of five board books. Each book features vibrant, colorful photos of everyday objects and scenes familiar to young learners, making language both fun and intuitive. Perfect for early readers, these books are designed to capture attention and make learning a new language a delightful experience. This set is a great way to enrich language skills and foster a love for learning from a young age.
Cultural Diversity Board Books - Set of 5
Item: 93066
Status: In Stock
$43.95
12 months & up. Explore the lives of babies from around the world as you teach children about other cultures. Vibrant colors and fun illustrations make these books a delight.
Toddler Yoga and Mindfulness Board Books - Set of 4
Item: 34855
Status: In Stock
$39.99
12 months & up. Take a mindfulness moment with these engaging Toddler Yoga Warm Up and Mindfulness Board Book Set for Young Readers. Children will enjoy stretching, warming up, or calming down. Use this set of books to lead children in safe, fun, and healthy exercises. These activities promote gross motor skills, flexibility, and balance. The books include Yoga Bear, Yoga Bug, Yoga Bunny, and Yoga Whale. Each book has 20-22 pages.