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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.

Big Bright Feelings Paperback Books - Set of 6
Item: 302255
Status: In Stock
$51.95
3 years & up. Help young children develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive with these Big Bright books - a heartwarming collection of books designed to nurture emotional strength from the start. Each beautifully illustrated story follows relatable characters as they face everyday challenges - from making new friends and handling disappointment to trying again after failure. Through gentle storytelling, engaging visuals, and supportive language, young children learn essential skills like problem-solving, self-confidence, perseverance, and emotional regulation.
Understanding Differences Hardcover Books - Set of 3
Item: 301296
Status: In Stock
$59.95
5 years & up. Understanding Differences is the perfect set for neurodivergent children and their peers. This set will help little learners feel seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. Each book offers children a valuable lesson in self-expression, acceptance, and recognizing diverse talents. Children will see themselves reflected in the characters of these durable, hardback books encouraging their self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8
Item: 84522
Status: In Stock
$75.95
2 years & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Paperback Books set. These wonderful stories by well-known author Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore new concepts. Each book is complete with friendly characters and bright-colored illustrations. Encourage your children to ask questions about vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 8. Paperback.
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.
Beginning Readers Books - English & Spanish - Set of 16
Item: 73019
Status: In Stock
$99.95
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.
Alphabet and Letter Sounds Books - Set of 6
Item: 47839
Status: In Stock
$81.95
3 years & up. Learning the alphabet is made easy with this exciting Alphabet and Letter Sounds Books Set. With this set of wonderful books, children will follow the rhymes and stories to better memorize the alphabet. Helps foster letter recognition and phonemic awareness. This set of books promotes literacy, early vocabulary, and imagination. Encourage your children to go over the alphabet aloud after every book. Hardback/paperback combination. Components may vary. Set of 6.
Amazing Structures Around the World Books - Set of 6
Item: 73809
Status: In Stock
$54.95
4 years & up. Embark upon an architectural odyssey with this set of Amazing Structures books. From skyscrapers up high to tunnels down low, our world is filled with marvels of modern engineering that we often take for granted. This book set is a great opportunity for adults to introduce children to (and reacquaint themselves with) some of the most breathtaking examples of human ingenuity.
Animal Rhymes Books - Set of 6
Item: 84573
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years and up. Rhyming stories provide opportunities to read with emotion, change of inflection of the voice, and focus on the sounds in words. To sum it up: BIG BOOK OF FUN, BEFORE YOU'RE DONE, YOU'LL LAUGH A TON! These counting and rhyming books will surprise and keep everyone laughing. The Frog in the Bog is an imaginative counting book will keep children laughing. A long-necked mischief-maker Goose flies the coop, setting off a series of chaotic events that culminates in an all-out stampede through the town. There's going to be feast as animals are here with food from A to Z, including Zaftig Zucchini and Alligator with Apples. Each book offers both learning and fun in one. Book may vary due to availability. Components may vary. Paperback.
Explore Your World: Multicultural Foods Books - Set of 4
Item: 36299
Status: In Stock
$79.95
4 years & up. Inspire curiosity and cultural awareness through food with this engaging multicultural book set. Featuring Teatime Around the World, Dumpling Dreams, Fry Bread, and Pancakes and Parathas, children explore global traditions, family connections, and diverse cuisines through rich storytelling. Each book introduces authentic dishes and includes simple recipes, encouraging hands-on learning at home or in the classroom. Perfect for building early literacy while fostering appreciation for cultures around the world. Set of 4 Hardback books.
Yoga for Kids Books - Set of 4
Item: 37143
Status: In Stock
$64.95
3 years & up. The Yoga for Kids book set helps children learn how to use yoga in their everyday routines. They can get their morning started by being a volcano or work through the day by balancing with a bear. To unwind children can work on their pretzel pose or do a star pose with frog. These books have simple-to-follow poses for children and adults as you go through each story. Components may vary. Set of 4. Hardback and paperback mix.
Keeping Our Body Healthy Books - Set of 6
Item: 71733
Status: In Stock
$53.95
3 years & up. Exercise is important along with keeping ourselves clean from germs that make us sick. These books will explore the benefits of exercise, staying healthy, and feeling better as children learn about keeping themselves in good shape. Components may vary. Set of 6 books.
Free to Be Me Books - Set of 5
Item: 33137
Status: In Stock
$67.95
4 years & up. Love comes in many shapes, sizes, and forms - so do families! Explore all the ways families and individuals can be unique with the Free to Be Me Book Set. This inclusive book set helps teachers build nurturing environments for all children where they feel comfortable exploring their feelings, learning about diverse forms of love and identity, and, most importantly, respecting the ways we're all one-of-a-kind! Hardcover/ board book combination.
Eric Carle Books & CDs - Set of 5
Item: 303380
Status: In 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.
Everyday Mindfulness Hardcover Books - Set of 4
Item: 303340
Status: In Stock
$75.96
5 years & up. Each engaging story introduces age-appropriate mindfulness practices that encourage children to slow down, focus on the present, and develop greater self-awareness. Through relatable characters and everyday experiences, young readers discover how mindfulness can help them manage emotions, improve concentration, build confidence, promote relaxation, and develop healthy coping strategies they can use.
We Find Feelings Clues Paperback Books - Set of 6
Item: 303101
Status: In Stock
$83.94
3 years & up. Help children identify different feelings with this engaging We Find Feelings Clues Complete Series 6-Book Set. Through relatable stores and guided exploration, children learn how to identify, understand, and manage their emotions by noticing cludes from their bodies, facial expressions, and past experiences. Each book follows a child using observation and reflection to uncover emotional clues, empowering children to name their feelings and discover healthy ways to cope when emotions feel overwhelming. Perfect for classrooms, reading centers, or home libraries, this set supports meaningful conversations, builds vocabulary, and encourages self-regulation through engaging storytelling.
Comfort Care Books - Supporting Children Through Grief and Loss - Set of 5
Item: 302956
Status: In Stock
$65.95
3 years & up. This set of five thoughtfully selected children's books provides gentle, age-appropriate ways to talk about grief, loss, and big emotions in the classroom. Each story offers comforting language, relatable characters, and clear themes that help young children understand difficult experiences, from the loss of a family member or pet to changes in their lives. For early childhood educators, counselors, and classroom libraries, these books open the door to meaningful conversations, emotional expression, and healing. Use them during read-alouds, small-group time, or one-on-one support to help children feel seen, safe, and understood.
Eric Carle Books - English or Spanish - Set of 6
Item: 73174P
Status: In Stock
$59.95
3 years & up. Captivate children with the same stories that captivated their parents (and maybe even their grandparents!). Eric Carle's engaging stories and unique, enchanting images have made him one of the world's most beloved children's authors for over 50 years. This set features his most well-known classics (including The Very Hungry Caterpillar) so a new generation of children can enter his world. Titles include From Head to Toe, Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother,Too?, The Very Busy Spider, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, The Grouchy Ladybug, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Set of 6. 
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Celebrate Diversity Around the World Books - Set of 8
Item: 47830
Status: In Stock
$72.95
3 years & up. Introduce this wonderful Celebrate Diversity Around the World Classroom Reading Books set to your classroom read alongs. With your children, explore the ways we are alike and different by exploring family identities, values and responsibilities. This set of books encourages diversity and inclusion, empathy, literacy, and early vocabulary. Hardback/paperback combination. Components may vary. Set of 8.
Character Building Books - Set of 4
Item: 37470
Status: In Stock
$54.95
4 years & up. Beautiful real image pages help children understand the importance of being kind, confident, grateful and mindful. Through these books, children learn about empathy, kindness, honesty, integrity and other moral values. They learn to understand and appreciate the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others, which fosters compassion, tolerance and respect for diversity. These books are great for group read alouds for children who aren't reading on their own yet or solo reading for advanced readers. Set of 4. Paperback.
Weather Basics Books - Set of 6
Item: 51109
Status: In Stock
$57.95
3 years & up. Introduce children to the ever changing weather with these exciting Weather Basics Early STEM Learning Books with Photos. This set of books discusses different facts about weather and displays high quality photos of the weather. Encourage children to discuss their favorite weather conditions. Use these books to talk about safety during different weather conditions. Paperback. Set of 6 books approximately 24 pages each.
Classic Read-Aloud Books and CDs - Set of 6
Item: 91322
Status: In Stock
$73.95
3 years & up. Invite children to enjoy six beautifully illustrated classic stories in both print and audio. Each children's book is paired with its own story CD, and the recordings use multiple voices to bring the narratives to life. Educators can share a book aloud, offer a listening experience, or invite children to revisit a story through its recording and illustrations. Moving between the page and the spoken story offers multisensory engagement while giving children opportunities to listen closely, talk about what happened, and notice the order of events. This collection promotes literacy and supports listening, comprehension, sustained attention, and understanding of story sequence and structure. The set includes six books and one CD for each book; titles may vary.
You Are Important Board Books - Set of 7
Item: 62477
Status: In Stock
$69.95
2 years & up. This unique series, with vivid images of children's everyday lives, supports affirming messages that build healthy confidence and let children know that they are valued. The artwork depicts children and adults of all ages, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds, making this set a perfect addition to any classroom library.
Fun with Math Books - Set of 6
Item: 60732
Status: In Stock
$53.95
3 years & up. These books offer engaging stories and illustrations that make learning math enjoyable and accessible for preschool-age children. Through these books, preschoolers will develop foundational math skills such as counting, comparing, and measuring by examining oranges, fish, and other familiar items. These books will stimulate and captivate young learners while also making it easier for adults to introduce them to math. Young children are introduced to measurement concepts, of length and sizes of different objects. Powerful illustrations and easy text are sure to stimulate young learners who will want to look at these books again and again. Components may vary. Set of 6.
English and Spanish Story Books - Set of 8
Item: 60576
Status: In Stock
$69.95
3 years & up. Children will start building the cultural bridge of understanding when introduced to a second language and get a glimpse of another culture. This cultural exposure can promote empathy, respect, and open-mindedness. This set of 8 books range from visiting a Mexican market, counting in Spanish, sharing similar holidays, to walking on the beach. An English translation is provided alongside the Spanish text. This dual language approach promotes vocabular expansion, comprehension and fluency. Paperback books, set of 8.