Children's Books

There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxi's and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

3 years & up. "I'm grim and grumpy," says Small to Large, "and I don't think you love me at all." But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a child's biggest worry and a parent's endless capacity for love. Board book. 24 pages.

4 years & up. When Alex wants a pet iguana, he and his mother exchange persuasive notes filled with reasons for and against the idea. This humorous story introduces persuasive writing, communication, and critical thinking through a lively family debate.

Birth & up. YOTTOY's cuddly My Friend Corduroy Bear has ultra-soft plush fur and different textures that infants find irresistible. Young ones will love to hold this sweet bear dressed in signature green corduroy overalls, complete with purple patch pocket. Corduroy Bear features hand-embroidered details, making him especially loveable. Snuggle with one of the most loved bears in children's literature basd on the bestselling book written and illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner, Don Freeman. Plush measures 7.25"H sitting. Surface wash and air dry only.

18 months & up. Teach your children the importance of sharing with this wonderful Toddler Tools® Bright Color Board Books - Preparing for Sharing Time. Children will enjoy reading about different methods of sharing with their friends or family. This board book features rhythmic language and delightful illustrations to help little ones learn. Parents and caregivers are provided with practical ideas for daily times and transitions. This book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn.

3 years & up. Teach children about different types of weather with this fun illustrated series. Each book has questions at the end teachers can use to further the conversation about weather. Set of 4. Hardcover.

Birth & up. Introduce more wonderful books into your reading center with this Celebrate Diversity Book Set to Engage Emerging Readers. These beautiful books teach young children that everyone is perfect, just the way they are! This set celebrates families and babies with all the wonderful ways we're the same and different. Each book promotes early literacy and vocabulary development.

3 years & up. Promote inclusion and bilingualism with this set of Spanish-language children's books. Including classics such as Corduroy, this collection tells children a variety of engaging stories that range from simple to complex in a developmentally appropriate way. The collection provides an excellent opportunity to embrace dual language learners within the classroom and teach their classmates a little bit of Spanish as well! Set of 6.

3 years & up. Help your children to develop their reading skills in a familiar setting with these In My Neighborhood Books to Practice Literacy in a Familiar Setting. People, places, signs, transportation, and safety are all parts of any community. Children will love to read about these familiar topics and point out elements they see in their neighborhood. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 5. Paperback.

4 years & up. Educate, empower, and inspire with the Love is in the Hair book set. This book set celebrates the beauty and heritage of Black hair by showcasing the relationships and experiences that Black children find through hair care. Together, the books show how hair can deepen bonds between family and friends and highlight the qualities that make us all unique and beautiful. Set of 4.

PreK - Grade 1. Fun, bright, colorful stories about holidays written specifically for emerging and early-fluency readers! Titles include: "Celebrating President's Day", "Celebrating Father's Day", "Celebrating Valentine's Day", "Celebrating Cinco de Mayo", "Celebrating Chanukah", "Celebrating Thanksgiving", "Celebrating Easter", "Celebrating Chinese New Year", "Celebrating Mother's Day", "Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day", "Celebrating Christmas", and "Celebrating Patriotic Holidays". Paperback. Set of 12 books.

3 months & up. Introduce children to these fun I See Me Board Books. Children love looking at these wonderful bright real images of other young children. There are one word descriptions of each baby's expression as they are having fun. The clear images and simple text make this an easy read. The board books contain thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Set of 4.

Grades K - 1. Through easy words and simple sentences, the youngest readers will discover the joy of reading a good story through this set of books. This set of books feature big type and easy words. Books feature rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues to help children decode the story. Set of 9 books.

3 years & up. This book set consists of classroom read-aloud stories that are filled with fun and rhyme. Each book features rhythmic language and familiar repetition that makes it easy to follow along. Children will recall what is to come next and feel that they are part of each story. Components may vary. Set of 7 books.

12 months & up. Introduce new sensory elements into reading time with this wonderful Baby Touch & Feel Board Book Set with Various Textures and Themes. This set is complete with padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures. These books will immediately capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat over and over again. This set of books promotes literacy and sensory learning. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for small hands to turn.

2 years & up. Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, this playful story follows Mary's little lamb on an independent adventure around the farm. Along the way, the lamb meets a variety of farm animals and encounters a series of humorous mishaps, helping young readers build rhyming, vocabulary, and sequencing skills.

The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Keeps children guessing until the end.

5 years & up. When Louis receives a tadpole for his birthday, he eagerly watches it grow. He discovers it is anything but ordinary. This imaginative story sparks curiosity about animal life cycles while encouraging prediction, observation, and creative thinking.

12 months & up. Make learning both fun and calming with this set of two interactive musical books! Children can follow Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six favorite bedtime songs and six classic nursery rhymes that encourage moments of comfort, happiness, and bonding. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, You Are My Sunshine, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Row Your Boat, Old MacDonald, and more while building early vocabulary, imagination, and motor skills. Each book includes enhanced volume control, improved speaker quality, and a fast-recharging USB-C battery that provides up to 9 hours of playtime. Please note: These books charge via USB-C; cable not included.

5 - 8 years. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. This book reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. Hardcover. 32 pages.

3 years & up. This compelling wordless picture book features stunning collage illustrations that encurage visual literacy and creative interpertation. It can be enjoyed independently or integrated into lessons on environmental awareness, community studies, and art techniques.

Grades K & up.Two-column format with new words, photographs, and drawings. Includes colored note boxes to help beginning readers enhance vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, and identify sounds. Paperback. 304 pages.

3 years & up. Follow seven forest animals ranging from a small, resourceful mouse to a towering moose as they adapt to a powerful winter snowstorm. Over the course of a week, the snowfall steadily deepens, eventually rising higher and higher until even the moose's antlers are nearly buried. Each day builds upon the last, creating a clear, cumulative structure that helps young readers track changes over time while strengthening sequencing and counting skills.  As the story transitions into the following week, the sun begins to melt the heavy snow. Signs of seasonal change emerge, and with each passing day, the landscape grows brighter and warmer, suggesting that spring has arrived. Just as readers begin to anticipate the shift in seasons, a surprising twist, another snowfall, reinforces the unpredictability of weather and invites discussion about climate patterns and seasonal transitions.

Grades 1 - 3. Help young readers along the path to literacy with the Step Into Reading Level 2 Books. designed for children who are beginning to read with help. These books typically feature basic vocabulary, short sentences, and simple stories that are engaging and age-appropriate. Here are two benefits of these books for young readers. Written for children who can recognize familiar words and sound out new ones with aural and visual cues, these books simple yet interesting stories, basic vocabulary, and short sentences meet children where they are but also challenge them to grow. Set of 8 books.