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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 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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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!
Being With You This Way - Paperback
Item: 301183
Status: In Stock
$11.95
$9.00
4 years & up. On a bright, sunny day, a young black girl heads to the park and gathers a lively group of friends for an afternoon filled with fun and classic playground games. As they laugh and play, the kids come to realize that, despite their differences, whether it's curly or straight hair, light or dark skin, brown or blue eyes, they share so much in common. The vibrant illustrations bring to life a dynamic cast of characters who revel in the simple, shared delight of spending time together under the sun. 32 pages.
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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Corduroy - Paperback
Item: 50024
Status: In Stock
$7.99
$5.00
3 - 5 years. Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene over thirty years ago. This favorite title is ready for another generation of children to love.
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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Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf - Hardback
Item: 18804
Status: In Stock
$19.99
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.
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.
Look Out, Kindergarten, Here I Come! - Bilingual Hardcover
Item: 12813
Status: In Stock
$18.99
$13.00
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.
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.
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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From Caterpillar to Butterfly - Paperback
Item: 36714
Status: In Stock
$8.99
$6.00
4 years & up. Children will be fascinated as they observe the lifecycle of a caterpillar firsthand in this engaging early learning story. From eating and growing to transforming into a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly, young learnings are introduced to important science concepts through observation, curiosity, and hands-on discovery.
Our Nipa Hut - Paperback
Item: 301005
Status: In Stock
$9.99
$6.50
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.
Knots on a Counting Rope Paperback Book
Item: 81823
Status: In Stock
$9.99
$6.00
By the warmth of a campfire beneath a starry night sky, a Navajo youth named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses listens to the tale of his birth from his grandfather. Although blind, the boy learns that he has the strength to cope with his condition and meet any challenge that comes his way.
My Magic Breath - Hardcover
Item: 33707
Status: In Stock
$19.99
4 - 8 years. A beautiful picture book that will help children discover calm through the magic of mindful breathing. Perfect for quiet story time and naptime. With this interactive picture book, children breathe along as they learn how to make angry or sad thoughts disappear. In a world that is sometimes too busy, with too many things going on, this book will help steer children into a serene space of mindfulness, self-awareness, and balance. 32 pages.
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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Mindful Kids: 50 Activities for Kindness, Focus and Calm
Item: 74485
Status: In Stock
$17.95
4 years & up. Make any moment mindful from morning to night with five categories of cards, designed to fit into each part of the day. Whimsical full-color illustrations on both sides of the cards provide easy-to-follow steps for each practice. The cards and 8-page instructional booklet include tips for children of a wide range of abilities, making this deck an inclusive tool for nurturing inner peace and strength. Includes 50 double-sided cards and 8-page booklet. Cards measure 4.96" x 6.97".
The Giving Tree - Hardback
Item: 14259
Status: In Stock
$19.99
$15.00
A classic book for all ages for mothers and fathers! A moving parable about the gift of giving and the capacity to love, told throughout the life of a boy who grows to manhood and a tree that selflessly gives him her bounty through the years.
Monkey Mitt Characters
Item: 70314
Status: In Stock
$9.95
$6.95
3 - 6 years. These characters have wiggling eyes and are approximately 2 inches high. Made in the USA.
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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Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? - Hardcover
Item: 36614
Status: In Stock
$19.99
$16.00
3 years & up.  What does a little bear wear while he romps through a bright and sunny day? In the morning, his pants that dance, a rose between his toes, and the sun on his legs that run. At lunchtime, an apple to bite and a moustache of white, and juice from a pear and rice in his hair. And at night, his pjs with feet and face on the seat, and sleep in his eyes and stars in the skies, as he dreams of the fun he'll have tomorrow.