Children's Books

6 - 10 years. Could you beat the bad guys with your brain? Outwit a wolf or a tiger? Turn a fearful ogre into a friend? The characters in these 4 folk tales do just that. Celebrate ingenuity and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 stories from Cambodia, Korea, Italy and Mexico. Designed to keep growing readers challenged and engaged, these 4 fun chapter books are fully illustrated to aid comprehension and immerse readers in the story. Available in this boxed set or individually, the… More »

This book tells the story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American woman who worked as a mathematician for NASA. During the space race Katherine helped Apollo 13 return home safely from space. Hardcover. 40 pages.

2 years and up. Rhyming and repetitions and Bear moves through various rooms in his home. 24 pages. Board book.

4 years & up. Many things we use everyday were designed by engineers. These exciting books show ways to explore the connections between engineering, science, math and technology and how their ideas affect us in our day-to-day lives. Set of 4 paperback books.

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color. 32 pages.

6 - 9 years. A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend. Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody in class ever seems to notice him or thinks to include him in their group, game, or birthday party, until a new kid comes to class. When the new boy Justin arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class… More »

When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a timeline that enhance readers' understanding of the period.

3 years & up. Sing and follow along with these fun titles from Barefoot Books. Titles include <em>Boogie in the Bronx, Head Shoulders Knees & Toes, Rooftop Garden, </em>and <em>Yoga Adventure.</em> Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation.

12 months & up. This book invites you on a yoga adventure with 10 adorable forest critters. Experience beginner yoga poses for the youngest child. 22 pages.

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings.

7 years & up. Interest level 8 -14 years. Introduce your children to engaging comics with these Sports Illustrated Kids: Action Packed Graphic Novels with Valuable Lessons. This set of graphic novels were designed to teach lessons about teamwork, fair play, anger control, sharing, disability inclusion, and more through a sport related theme. These full-color comics promote literacy, vocabulary development, color recognition, social emotional skills, and collaborative play. Each book has 50 - 60 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 />  

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 />  

3 years & up. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are celebrating their first Hanukkah. They love hearing the story of Hanukkah, eating "latkes" (fried potato pancakes) and "sufganiyot" (fried jelly donuts), and playing dreidel. 32 pages.

Ages 3-7 years. 32 pages. Get ready for an adventure with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! An industrious farmer picks up fifteen animals along his journey, but when his trailer hits a stone, pandemonium follows. This colorful book merges simple counting instruction with humor, repetition and rhythm to encourage learning fun. Includes educational endnotes on the different machines farmers use and the crops they care for and harvest! A QR code on the book provides access… More »

12 months & up Introduce your children to a variety of fundamental concepts with these wonderful National Geographic Look and Learn  Board Books. These board books are filled with colorful, high quality photos from National Geographic. Children are introduced to Patterns, Match, Colors, Shapes, Same and Different, and Opposites. Encourage your children to ask questions about concepts and vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 6 board books.

3 - 6 years. A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of being kind. When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play, to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference. Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Grades 1 - 4. Join Jack and Annie on adventures through time and space. Filled with Factual information, these books are great for connecting fiction with non-fiction texts. Paperbacks include Dolphins at Daybreak, Vacation under the Volcano, Ghost Town at Sundown, Hour of the Olympics, Viking Ships at Sunrise, Polar Bears Past Bedtime, Lions at Lunchtime, Day of the Dragon King.

4 years & up. These books demonstrate the importance of protecting nature. Books present brief, entertaining stories and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.

An old nursery poem introduces animals and their young and the numbers one through ten.

7 - 10 years. Zeke Meeks thinks his teacher is crazy when he announces that no one can watch TV for an entire week. There is no way Zeke will survive without videogames or his favorite shows. Will he be bored enough to play with his sister? Study? Actually read for fun? Only time will tell. Paperback. 128 pages.

A cumulative classic tale that children will enjoy reading over and over.

6 - 10 years. Whether it's rescuing their loved ones from danger or escaping the cave of a very lazy bear, the heroines and heroes in this set of 4 illustrated chapter books win the day with courage and perseverance. These stories from Zambia, Russia, Ireland and Brazil are fully illustrated to aid comprehension and immerse emerging readers in the story. Available in this boxed set or individually, the stories include: Masha and the Bear (Russia), The Tortoise's Gift (Zambia), Cara and the Wizard… More »

Perfect for young readers, this beautifully illustrated, classic story entertains children while using repetition to help them learn.