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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.

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.
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.
Mini Mindful Moments Board Books - Set of 3
Item: 303252
Status: Only 16 left
$23.97
12 months & up. Support social-emotional growth with this Mini Mindful Moments book set, a gentle introduction to mindfulness for toddlers. This thoughtfully curated collection includes the titles Gratitude, Kindness, and Calm, each designed to help young children begin understanding their feelings while learning positive ways to interact with others. Through simple language and engaging illustrations, these books introduce toddlers to important early concepts such as appreciating the people and things around them, treating others with care, and finding moments of calm during busy days. The stories provide relatable examples that help children recognize emotions, practice empathy, and develop healthy habits for emotional well-being. By exploring gratitude, kindness, and calm, this collection helps young learners begin building the foundation for self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation. These skills support healthy development and positive relationships.
Warmies® Board Books
Item: 303125P
Status: In Stock
$12.95 - $50.95
Birth & up. Warmies® Board Books are the perfect way to introduce little ones to the joy of reading. Designed with soft, padded covers and rounded edges, these books are gentle, durable, and easy for tiny hands to hold. Each engaging story sparks imagination while supporting early reading experiences and encouraging meaningful bonding moments. The cozy board books include A Calico Cat Nap, The Greatest Goat of All Time, Who Am I?, and Golden Dog's Magical Adventure, making storytime feel just as warm and comforting as a cuddle.
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Indestructibles® Growing with Me Books - Set of 3
Item: 302825
Status: In Stock
$17.95
Birth & up. Help young children begin to recognize the special people in their lives with this heartwarming book set. Each title introduces children to the idea of family and self in simple, engaging ways. Perfect for building early connections and social-emotional awareness. Gentle text and warm illustrations reflect the loving bonds between children and their families. Rip-proof, chew-proof, and drool-proof, Indestructibles® can completely withstand any kind of interaction with a baby. This durability-combined with the books' non-toxic materials-frees children up to play with the books in any way they see fit.
Mama and Baby Cloth Book
Item: 300738
Status: In Stock
$5.99
$4.00
Birth & up. Give babies books that they can handle-and that can handle them. Rip-proof, chew-proof, and drool-proof, Indestructibles® can completely withstand any kind of interaction with a baby. This durability-combined with the books' non-toxic materials-frees babies up to play with the books in any way they see fit. Such play will enhance babies' sensory perception. Chew proof, Rip proof, Non-toxic, and Dishwasher and Washing Machine washable!
Elephant and Piggie Plushies & A Big Guy Took My Ball Book
Item: 145648P
Status: In Stock
$10.99 - $43.95
Snuggle up with Piggie and Elephant plushies while you read! Make Mo Willem's story A Big Guy Took My Ball come to life with adorable Elephant and Piggie plushies. Act out scenarios in the book or continue the story on your own. Book was written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Hardcover. 64 Pages. Dimensions: 9" x 7". Plushies are handmade from soft, quality polyester fibers and filled with PE plastic pellets. For birth & up. Surface wash and air dry only. Elephant is 7" and Piggie is 5". Get plushies and book together as a set or purchase individually.
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Hand Puppet Books
Item: 87837P
Status: In Stock
$13.99 - $29.95
3 months & up. Soft and textured finger puppets and simple rhyming stories will bring giggles to babies and toddlers alike. Babies can focus on the bright colors, tactile exploration, and pointing out images. Toddlers will start looking at pictures and text and build listening and language skills.
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You and Me - Board Book
Item: 301189
Status: In Stock
$8.99
$7.00
2 years & up. This heartwarming celebration of love is designed especially for young children, featuring interactive flaps and sliders that bring every page to life. With a simple push or pull, children can move the bear back and forth, creating delightful motion that adds excitement to each scene. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and the young children they cherish, this engaging book combines playful interaction with a sweet message of affection, making it a joyful read for snuggly moments and everyday bonding. 12 pages.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Plush
Item: 85261
Status: In Stock
$15.95
Birth & up. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is soft and plush and machine washable. Meets all the regulations necessary for young children to enjoy as they are listening to one of their favorite stories being read. Engages in tactile play with the various textured components. Measures 10" long.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Set
Item: 85262
Status: In Stock
$24.95
Toddlers and twos will enjoy the book about the Very Hungry Caterpillar and how he eats through all the different vegetables. Allow the children to hold the plush caterpillar as you read the book together.
Animals to Count - Board Book
Item: 36745
Status: In Stock
$5.99
$4.00
Birth & up. Children will build number recognition and counting skills through lively illustrations of animals. From counting 1-10 to first words and more.
When the Elephant Walks - Board Book
Item: 73645
Status: In Stock
$8.99
$5.00
Birth - 3 years. When the Elephant walks, he scares the Bear. When the Bear runs away, he scares the Crocodile. When the Crocodile swims for his life, he scares the Wild Hog . . . and so on, down to the Mouse. And who would be scared of a little mouse? Endearing animals, rhythmic text, and hilarious illustrations will make this book a favorite. Board Book. 30 pages.
Vehicle and Construction Board Books - Set of 3
Item: 71914
Status: In Stock
$24.95
12 months & up. Introduce your children to vehicles, simple machines, and tools with this colorful Vehicle and Construction Board Books Set. The sounds of tools, vehicles, and construction equipment engage children throughout this set of books. Use these books in an interactive lesson about the functions of tools or essential vehicles. This set of books promotes literacy and early vocabulary. Each board book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Set of 3 board books.
The Going to Bed Book - Board Book
Item: 15587
Status: In Stock
$6.99
$5.00
Birth & up. This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep.
Baby's Colors - Board Book
Item: 36616
Status: In Stock
$6.99
$5.00
Birth & up. Infants will love this chunky, easy-to-hold book that supports independent exploration while helping develop visual attention and early literacy skills. Its durable, child-friendly format is perfet for tiny hands to gasp, hold, and enjoy on their own.
The Rainbow Fish Plush and Book
Item: 147552P
Status: In Stock
$19.95 - $48.95
Birth & up. Bring the classic Rainbow Fish story to life with this colorful soft companion plush and book set. Children will enjoy snuggling Rainbow Fish close as they learn about the importance of friendship and sharing through fun words and illustrations. The plush Rainbow Fish dazzles with his signature shimmery scale positioned amidst vibrant scales in shades of blue, green, purple, and pink. Made of short soft boa fabric with intricately embroidered accents, The Rainbow Fish reminds children of the valuable message that sharing creates happiness. Plush fish is made from 100% polyester all new materials. Surface wash only. Plush size is 12"L. Hardcover book measures 11.5"H x 8.5"W and is 24 pages.
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The Icky Bug - Board Book
Item: 88346
Status: In Stock
$8.99
$7.00
2 years & up. Learn the alphabet while exploring the fascinating world of insects from A to Z. This engaging first concepts book introduces children to a variety of bugs and their unique features, helping them discover how praying mantises help farmers, while fireflies glow, and, how water spiders can breathe underwater. 28 pages.
Velveteen Rabbit Plush and Hardcover Book
Item: 147553P
Status: In Stock
$14.99 - $39.95
Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.
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My Car - Board Book
Item: 81061
Status: In Stock
$9.99
$8.00
Birth & up. Bright illustrations encourage children to identify colors and shapes, practice counting, and follow Sam's journey as he drives from his country home to the busy city where he works. 36 pages.
Corduroy Book and Bear Set
Item: 71456
Status: In Stock
$24.99
12 months & up. Toddlers will love cuddling up with the adorable Corduroy plush bear while listening to this classic and heartwarming story. Pairing the beloved book with a soft companion character creates a comforting, interactive reading experience that helps young children connect with the story in a meaningful way. The plush toy encourages imaginative play and provides a tangible link between the story and the child's own experiences.
Knuffle Bunny Hardcover Book & Plush
Item: 146883P
Status: In Stock
$18.99 - $47.95
Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.
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Sheep Out to Eat - Board Book
Item: 36756
Status: In Stock
$7.99
$6.00
Birth & up. The sheep return for another humorous adventure, this time wandering into a tea shop where their hunger leads to a series of lively mishaps and comedic chaos.