Children's Books

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know the whole story? Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, England, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. This easy-to-read narrative Is filled with plenty of black-and-white illustrations.

4 - 8 years. Little Lex has big dreams of becoming a superhero! He reads comic books, builds up his muscles, and orders a superhero costume. His first mission is to save a tomcat in trouble. The tomcat ends up bullying Dex about his size. Will Dex learn that a hero is not defined by the strength of his muscles, but the trueness of his heart? Paperback. 32 pages.

2 - 5 years. Discover all sorts of interesting things to see in this Bill Martin classic. The gentle rhyming and gorgeous illustrations in this classic picture book make it a dog-eared favorite on many children's bookshelves. On each page, we meet a new animal who nudges us onward to discover which creature will show up next: "Blue Horse, Blue Horse, What do you see? I see a green frog looking at me." This pattern is repeated over and over, until the pre-reader can chime in with the reader,… More »

Paperback

Board Book

6 years & up. Two best friends and one BIG story. Someone huge has stolen Piggie's ball and will not give it back. Piggie's big best friend, Gerald, is angered by this travesty and storms off after the thief to get the ball back. The only problem is, even though Gerald is big, the thief is even bigger. Is Gerald big enough to help his best friend? This story is packed full of the much loved, colorful, quirky illustrations of Mo Willems and teaches children important truths about human behavior… More »

3 years & up. The engaging Explore My World picture books invite children to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them. These books are perfect for reading aloud. Each book allows children to learn a subject and its importance in our world. Set of 4. Paperback.

Animal Hide & Seek

3 years & up. When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town. 40 pages.

18 months & up. A classic that children will love to have read to them over and over again while exploring the concept of touch.

Paperback

Birth & up. Featuring sweet and cuddly photographs, this heartwarming board book captures the special bond between young children and Mother Nature's little ones. Including baby deer, chicks, dogs, cats, and more, this makes the perfect gift for all little animal lovers. Board book. 28 pages.

2 - 5 years. It's Llama Llama's first day of preschool! And Llama Llama's mama makes sure he's ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it's time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn't so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back? Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be! Hardcover. 40 pages.

Birth & up. Have fun playing a game of peek-a-boo, going to the beach, and learning how to get ready for bed with baby in this vibrantly-illustrated Indestructibles® Baby Book set. Your little one will enjoy stories they can literally "chew on." This set of 3 paperback books are illustrated by Kate Merritt and contain 6 pages each. Soft and paper-like, these books are chew proof, rip proof, non-toxic, and dishwasher and washing machine safe!

Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, children will see what Sophie does when she gets angry.

3 years & up. <em>Chrysanthemum</em> teaches young children about self-esteem, confidence, and acceptance of others. 32 pages. Paperback.

4 years & up. This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a meal. 41 pages.

4 years & up. Wedges are used to separate, lift, or hold things in place. One of humankind's most ancient tools, the wedge has a place in almost everyone's daily life. Paperback. 32 pages.

3 years and up. This paperback book and CD set includes colorful illustrations, rhyme, and repetition, making it easy to enjoy and follow along!

3 - 7 years. Vibrant debut picture book by Susanna Moores. Blieka has a favourite toy, and doesn't want to share. A charming tale about friendship and sharing. Paperback. 32 pages.

Paperback/CD

The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young readers will come away smiling at the antics that tumble like dominoes through the pages of this delightful picture book. Hardback. 40 pages.

7 years & up. In Twister on Tuesday, Jack and Annie are whisked to a midwestern prairie in the 1870s. They visit a one-room schoolhouse and learn about the hard life of the pioneers. When they return to the magic tree house, Jack and Annie spot a twister on the horizon. Is there time to warn the teacher and the children back at the schoolhouse? Or should Jack and Annie just save themselves? Paperback.

7 years & up. The Magic Tree House takes Jack and Annie back in time to the American Civil War. They meet Clara Barton, the famous nurse, and help take care of wounded soldiers. Paperback.