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4 - 7 years. Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them. His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give him his own camera and microscope. At the time, his enthusiasm was misunderstood. But with patience and determination, Wilson catalogued hundreds of snowflake photographs, gave slideshows of his findings and, when he was 66, published a book of his photos.… More »

Catching is easy with this slow-floating ball! Super-lightweight ball is easy to track, with a non-slip surface that is ribbed for extra security. The balls may be "under" inflated to give a soft, mushy feel or fully inflated for a firm, bouncy feel. The inflation level controls the bounce and softness, and it's strong enough to support a child. Ships deflated. Inflates with straw (included) or pump. Color may vary.

3 years & up. Introduce special needs children to the block center. The wooden set includes 5 freestanding children facing different life challenges. Promote positive awareness and role modeling during block play. Tallest figure stands 4.5" tall. Figures are printed on both sides, showing the front and back. Set of 5.

PreK - Grade 2. A step-by-step, book-by-book program that guides children through the early stages of reading. Each book, carefully evaluated by a reading specialist to correlate with the Guided Reading Levels, is leveled to address the early stages of a child's reading development. Inside each box set you'll find 75 eight-page storybooks (5 copies of 15 titles) on topics children love, which makes them perfect for group learning. Also includes a 4-page mini-teaching guide and storage box.

2 years & up. Create a calming oasis with the Green Island Wooden Puzzle and Stacker. Containing 8 pieces, this stacker will require children to figure out how they all fit together. As they work through this process, they will strengthen their critical-thinking, fine-motor, and size-recognition skills. Once they finish, they will be able to gaze upon an island paradise that they created! Measures approximately 5.25"L x 5.75"W x 7.25"H when assembled.

10 months & up. These anatomically-correct dolls raise awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Down syndrome. The legs, arms, and head move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Through play with others, children develop language and social skills. Dolls feature a lightly vanilla-scented body made of high-quality soft vinyl, and are wearing underwear. Clothing not included.

A classic book for all ages for mothers and fathers! A moving parable about the gift of giving and the capacity to love, told throughout the life of a boy who grows to manhood and a tree that selflessly gives him her bounty through the years.

Ella Jenkins has recorded the perfect CD for exploring music and movement. This engaging recording presents a progression of rhythmic concepts, from simple to complex. The appealing rhythms inspire children to get up and moving and lends itself to a great lesson in movement education or just a fun time at home.

18 months & up. Introduce children to the joy of artistic discovery with the Magic Coloring Set. Just add water to the pen, and let the children use it to color in the animal. As they color, children will discover the beautiful design that is underneath the outline! Once the water dries, the color disappears and the coloring sheets can be used again and again. Set features 8 animal coloring sheets; 2 mice, 2 cats, 2 owls, 2 bears, and 2 water pens.

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works. Paperback. 32 pages.

4 - 8 years. Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what… More »

Inspire imaginative dress-up and self-expression with the Mirror Wardrobe, the perfect addition to any dramatic play area, classroom, or playroom. Designed to help children explore roles, boost confidence, and engage in social play, this versatile unit features a full-length mirror and convenient storage space for costumes, accessories, and props. As children select, try on, and organize outfits, they develop language skills, decision-making confidence, and early self-awareness. The built-in… More »

4 years & up. In a retelling of the classic French folktale especially suited to beginning readers, a clever vagabond tricks an old woman into believing he can make soup from a stone. Paperback. 32 pages.

4 - 7 years. Whether families live in modern cities or remote villages, they share many of the same joys and challenges. Vibrant photos and engaging text depict children in many countries as they live, eat, play, work, and learn with members of their families in this celebration of diversity and of the human family. Paperback.

Tilo is designed to meet the demands of preschools and daycare centers. Low profile accommodates children of any skill level. Wrap around seat, made of weather-resistant polyethylene, gives riders added comfort and support. Tilo features thermo-plastic rubber handle grips, solid polyurethane tires, and steel ball bearings, allowing for a smooth and safe ride.

4 years & up. Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there's more strength and power in community than in being alone. This thrilling original fable about why starlings flock in murmurations and why their wings have speckles. 32 pages.

3 years & up. A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there's no such thing as a gruffalo.… More »

4 - 7 years. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, a friendship is born. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? With simple rhyming text, subtle messages of kindness and compassion, this delightful story about making and helping friends will enchant readers young and old because it's never too early--or too late--to stick up for your friends. Hardcover. 48 pages.

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.

PowerClix® Solids have colorful, solid translucent plastics and geometric shapes that allow for open-ended, creativity-inspiring constructions. In keeping with STEM toy attributes, PowerClix® magnetic building toys encourage children to think like engineers while having fun. Created for the younger boys and girls, both 2D and 3D forms may be built by distilling the structures down to simple solid geometric shapes, furthering their understanding of how mass and volume are used to model an… More »

3 years & up. One winter morning, Lina wakes up to silence. It's the sound of snow! The kind that looks soft and glows bright in the winter sun. But as she walks to her grandmother's house to help make the family recipe for warak enab, she continues to listen. As Lina walks past snowmen and across icy sidewalks, she discovers ten ways to pay attention to what might have otherwise gone unnoticed.

2 years & up. A belly-laugh picture book with a smidgeon of pigeon! When the bus driver goes away Pigeon comes to play. Children will love deciding the fate of this crazy little bird that thinks he can drive. Each hilarious scenario is full of the over-the-top pleads and wheedles of Pigeon as he throws toddler-sized tantrums. What a fun way to learn about human behavior and how to deal with not getting your way. Written and illustrated by the much-loved Mo Willems. Hardcover. 40 pages. Dimensions: 9" x 9"

2 years & up. Introduce your children to the shooting sounds of jazz with this wonderful Twinkle Twinkle Jazzy Star CD - Jazz Interpretations of Classic Children's Songs. On this CD, Thomas Moore plays jazz interpretations of traditional songs for children with his tenor saxophone. Music promotes rhythm learning, mindfulness, and listening skills. The songs included are smooth, relaxing and captivating for all ages.

3 years & up. Non-roll away weighted ball offers a flexible chair for increased focus and improved performance. Reduces fidgeting and increases concentration with an original weighting feature that prevents the ball from rolling, keeping it in place when not in use. Builds core strength and a healthy posture, and keeps the mind engaged as the constant ball movements increase blood flow to the brain. Anti-burst, slip-resistant high-quality material. Safety tested and latex free. Includes pump,… More »