Children's Books

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.

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.

8 years & up. Clear information, helpful advice, playful illustrations, relatable topics, and practical tips, no wonder these books are a hit with young readers. Together, they create a standout collection of self-help titles that truly make a difference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Level 1, Grades K-1. Features both simple concepts and stories with great characters for early readers. 10 titles include: Little Bear, A Kiss for Little Bear, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, A Picture For Harold's Room, Danny and the Dinosaur, The Fire Cat, Harry and the Lady Next Door, Drip Drop, and Biscuit.

3 years & up. In Backyard Bugs books, emergent readers learn about a variety of insects that can be found right outside. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. With beautifully illustrated books, children see close up pictures of all the insects and their surroundings Students compare the similarities and differences as they learn about the life cycle of these insects. Each book describes how they hatch, develop, and live in their environment. Set of 8 paperbacks.

4 years & up. We share our world with over 7 billion people - learn how people live in different counties around the earth. Perfect for global awareness. Set of 6 paperback books.

3 years & up. Join Rosa on some fun adventures with this set of Rosa's Workshop Books. These books follow Rosa and her friends as they grow plants, study the water cycle, make pizza, and do all kinds of other things. As they explore and discover, Rosa and her friends gain valuable insights about scientific concepts such as light and density and show children how to productively interact with the world around them.

3 - 9 years. The Antarctica Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Antarctica. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the Antarctica Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for Reader story (download), Antarctica Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The South America Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of South America. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the South America Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), and masters for each Reader story (download), South America Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The Africa Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Africa. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as our Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the Africa Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for each Reader story (download), and African Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The Asia Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Asia. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the Asia Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for each Reader story (download), and Asia Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The North America Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of North America. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the North America Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for each Readers story (dowload), and North America Readers (Includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The Europe Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Europe. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the Europe Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for each Reader story (download), and Europe Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 years & up. Author-illustrator Leo Lionni is well known for his use of colorful and imaginative storybooks. His books contain messages that center around themes of self-discovery, acceptance, friendship, creativity and the beauty of nature. Many stories emphasize the importance of embracing one's uniqueness, celebrating creativity and the power of imagination, working together, helping each other and valuing relationships with others. Through his stories, children develop an appreciation for the environment, learn about different animals and habitats, and gain a deeper understanding of their place in the world. This set of 8 paperbacks is sure to not disappoint the youngest or oldest of readers. Each book provides a simple lesson in friendship and acceptance. Paperback.

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.