Birth - 3 years. Younger readers can begin to learn a new language with this brightly colored Spanish/English board book that shows pictures of familiar animals. Bilingual board book. 10 pages.
2 years & up. A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck -- all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Spanish hardcover book. 32 pages.
6 - 9 years. "Charlie needs a cloak," everyone says. Charlie knows they're right, so the young shepherd sets out to make one. Starting in spring, he shears his sheep, washes the wool, and cards it. Then he spins the wool to yarn, and dies the yarn in the juice from late-summer berries. Every fall evening, he weaves the yarn into cloth, which he cuts into pieces. He pins the pieces together and then sews them...and Charlie's new cloak is ready just in time for winter! Tomie dePaola, beloved… More »
While on a summer vacation, Emily discovers a whale living in her garden pond. So she writes to her teacher, Mr. Blueberry, for advice on how to care for her new pet. But Mr. Blueberry reponds that she must be mistaken, as whales live in the ocean, not in ponds. In a delightful exhange of letters, Emily learns about whales, and Mr. Blueberry learns about imagination, faith, and friendship. Full color.
3 years & up. Cuckoo is beautiful. Trouble is, she's lazy. She never does her share of work--that is, until a field fire threatens the season's seed crop and Cuckoo is the only one who can save it. But will she risk harming her lovely feathers by flying through the thick smoke and flames? Bilingual Paperback. 36 pages.
4 - 8 years. An informative and creative tale about a fallen oak tree in the forest, teaching young readers about the various purposes it serves in the ecosystem during every step of its life cycle. Lyrical text is complemented by stunning, three-dimensional paper sculptures that showcase the forest ecosystem, inspiring readers to take a close look at the trees and logs in their own backyards. Paperback. 32 pages.
Why are soap bubbles always round? Why do they always go POP? A simple, clear text explains the basic science behind an activity every child loves. Vivid photographs capture both the fragile beauty of soap bubbles and the delight they give to children. A recipe for bubble solution and suggested activities (can you blow a square bubble?) will let readers conduct their own experiments in the science of soap bubbles. Paperback
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate legends and stories. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes bring to life the holiday's traditions, food and rituals and take you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world. Hardcover. 96 pages.
The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. Rich with personal stories and stunning photographs, this book includes the traditions and emphasizes the importance of diversity. Hardcover. 88 pages.
2 - 5 years. Let's learn about ourselves! What do we look like? What do we like to eat and do? How do we feel? A charming book in a series of lift-the-flap board books designed especially for younger children. Bilingual board book. 10 pages.
2 - 5 years. Let's learn about ourselves! What do we look like? What do we like to eat and do? How do we feel? A charming book in a series of lift-the-flap board books designed especially for younger children. Bilingual board book. 10 pages.
2 - 5 years. Let's learn about ourselves! What do we look like? What do we like to eat and do? How do we feel? A charming book in a series of lift-the-flap board books designed especially for younger children. Bilingual board book. 10 pages.
5 years & up. This cloth book is perfect teaching young children about what happens as they begin to grow as babies. Pages feature sentences in both Spanish and English. 8 pages.
Birth - 18 months. A soft-to-touch board book is one in a series of perfect first books for your baby. With clear photographic images and simple text labels identifying everyday things and animals, this is an ideal introductory book offering fun and clever ways to help young children learn the alphabet and increase their vocabulary. Board book. 28 pages.
Put the best literature in the hands of your students with this Kaplan Leveled Classroom Library! Each title is hand selected with the consultation of a literacy expert. This collection is balanced to contain fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, wordless, and historical fiction titles. Titles are subject to change based on availability. Set includes a storage bin and 30 paperback titles. Note: If a book in the set becomes unavailable, a suitable substitute may be found as a replacement to complete the set.
2 - 5 years. Everybody loves the story of the curious little girl named Goldilocks, who made herself quite at home in the house of the three bears. Jan Brett's lavish illustrations for this classic tale, full of details and surprises, gives this edition a special flair. Children will marvel at the enchanted world created herein. 32 pages.
7 - 10 years. Freddy's class is competing in a read-a-thon, and the student who reads for the most minutes will win five free books and the class will win an author visit, too! Freddy plans to win this contest even if it means staying up all night! Paperback. 96 pages.
