Children's Books

Birth & up. Hello, tiny hands! From saying hello to playing peekaboo, from gripping toys to blowing kisses, join baby in discovering what tiny hands can do. 16 pages.

Board book

2 years & up. Engage your children in reading with this classic Friendly Caterpillar Story Props and Book. Children will enjoy playing with the props as the very familiar caterpillar eats its way through the timeless story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Much like the caterpillar in the story, the prop turns into a beautiful butterfly. This storytelling set contains 16 props and a hardback book. Surface wash. Butterfly measures 15"H.

4 years & up. Katy caboose doesn�t like her life at the back of the train. Stuck with clouds of billowing smoke from the engine and a bumpy, jolting ride, she longs for some peace and quiet. When her rusty bolts bust loose, Katy finally gets the life she wants in a way she never expected! This read-along book and CD includes a paperback edition of the book and a compact disc in a newly designed reusable package. The CD includes one reading with page-turn signals as well as an uninterrupted reading. 48 pages.

3 years & up. This book and CD set consists of a story children will enjoy and sing along with as well. Perfect for the listening center or for a singing group activity. Children will develop their listening and retention skills as they remember this classic tune.<br />  

4 years & up. (Level A-E) Expand your classroom library with the Beginning Readers Book Set. Each of the 8 photograph filled books are printed in both English and Spanish for a total 16 high quality leveled readers. Use this set to introduce science, math, or social studies concepts while supporting beginning readers as the develop foundational reading skills.

Cause and effect take on a whole new meaning with these engaging, humorous books!

3 years & up. Sam-I-Am is persistent in his hope of convincing the nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savored everywhere and in every way. He tries all manners of presentation--in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, on a boat, with a goat. In this most famous of cumulative rhyming tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. When the doubter finally does eat the green eggs and ham, he loves them.

3 years & up. Help your children to develop their reading skills in a familiar setting with these In My Neighborhood Books to Practice Literacy in a Familiar Setting. People, places, signs, transportation, and safety are all parts of any community. Children will love to read about these familiar topics and point out elements they see in their neighborhood. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 5. Paperback.

2 years & up. Bring the classic story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to life with this Caterpillar Storytelling Prop set! Encourage children to interact with the props by feeding the caterpillar the delicious foods and then transforming him into a beautiful butterfly. Set contains 16 storytelling props. Butterfly converts into a caterpillar with a 15" wingspan. Surface wash.

Birth & up. Hello, wiggling toes! From splashing in water to wiggling in dirt, from pulling off socks to taking first steps, join baby in discovering what small feet can do. 16 pages.

3 years & up. An introduction to the important work of mail carriers. This picture book describes what a mail carrier is, how their mail truck works, and how the mail gets delivered no matter the situation. This read-aloud will give young children a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place. 24 pages.

4 years & up. Lyle the crocodile lives happily with the Primm family, until one day his world is turned upside down. His neighbor, Mr. Grumps, has Lyle committed to the zoo because Lyle frightens his cat and because, well, he�s a crocodile.When zoo life doesn�t measure up to life with the Primms, Lyle and his former stage partner make a break for it. Will Lyle ever see his adoptive family again? 48 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

4 - 8 years. The perfect picture book for our times: a lyrical ode to self-confidence and kindness, for girls from every background and every color. This is the book everyone needs--a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. Hardcover. 32 pages.

18 months & up. A classic that children will love to have read to them over and over again while exploring the concept of touch.

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. Set of 6 paperback books.

Paperback

3 years & up. Introduce your children to sight words with this descriptive Step 1 Sight Word Book Set for Early Literacy and Vocabulary Skills. Sight words are necessary for early literacy development as they help children read more fluently and write with more efficiency. With this set, children will learn 10 simple sight words as they practice basic concepts of print. Set of 8 books.

Ella is nervous about the first day of school in her new town, but wearing her grandmother's good luck hat makes her feel better - until the other students tease her and call her names.

3 - 5 years. Nancy Carlson's reassuring picture book about getting ready for kindergarten is now available in a Spanish-English edition-and to a whole new audience of young children. The simple, comforting text and big, bright illustrations will ease first-day-of-school jitters and help make the early days of kindergarten exciting and fun. Bilingual hardcover. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Arguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this is perfect for children learning their ABCs. Featuring a fantastic cast of zany characters--from Aunt Annie's alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lazy lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl-Dr. Seuss's ABC is a must-have for every young child's library.

Illustrated with watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots gives this innovative book a rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees. Hardback. 40 pages.

3 - 6 years. Told in powerful verse,"Fry Bread" is an evocative story about family, history, culture, and traditions, new and old. Hardcover. 48 pages.