Language Skills

Birth & up. 6" x 6" soft book featuring Buddy Dog in a story that will bring smiles to babies. Fabric applique cover. Lots of Taggies™ ribbons. Velcro® closure. Crinkle paper and squeaker inside. Cloth book has 8 pages.

18 months & up. This series has both English and Spanish on each page. Each book will intrigue children while helping them build vocabulary and an awareness of the world around them. Also features charming illustrations and thoughtfully chosen words, offering an enchanting introduction to vocabulary.

6 months & up. This set of six board books use candid images common to a child's world to teach concepts of family structure and diversity. Includes Grandma, Grandpa, My Dad, My Mom, Sisters, and Brothers.

6 months & up. Investigate concepts and encourage literacy with vividly-framed photos of children in familiar, everyday settings with this set of 4 board books.

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.

Two best friends, one BIG story, and you! Enjoy reading one of Mo Willems' classics while acting out scenes with adorable, handmade puppets of Gerald the Elephant and Piggie. Have Gerald come to Piggie's rescue or move them both through the dialogue for a visual representation of their friendship. Book was written and illustrated by Mo Willems and is for grade levels 1-3. Hardcover. 64 pages. Dimensions: 9" x 7". Puppets are handmade out of soft sewn tricot and have friendly, screen-printed… More »

2 years & up. Expand literature by including children's classic book sets in your classroom. Our library features a selection of classics, that children will love to have read to them over and over again. Includes six books.

This delightful book contains children of different abilities showing just what they can do and learn.

Birth & up. Meet Blue. Beep! Beep! A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route and they're willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road. Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a lighthearted tribute to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. "The Little Blue Truck" was written by Alice… More »

Birth & up. Ideal for babies and toddlers, this cloth and tactile book set contains realistic and whimsical images of animals from baby's world. Surface wash.

Children will learn about the value of diversity as they see people who are the same and different than them. Unique illustrations reinforce learning.

This delightful book set contains children of different abilities showing just what they can do and learn.

12 months & up. With beautiful photo real pages, these books introduce toddlers to animals in their natural habitat. From creepy crawlies to bears, this early introduction to the living creatures around us will capture the interest of every child. Titles may vary due to availability. Set of 6 board books.

18 months & up. These eight great board books have titles that all can remember! Bouncy and fun illustrations, innovative die-cuts, poke through the holes, and popular rhymes, all make these books a must for every class. Set of 8.

Explore the lives of babies from around the world as you teach children about other cultures. Vibrant colors and fun illustrations make these books a delight.

Introduce children to the wonderful world around them with this creative book set. From simple questions about their bodies to primary colors in everyday life, children will be amazed at what they see! Purchase together as a set of 6 books or buy individually.

Four board books use candid images common to a child's world to teach concepts of family structure and diversity. Spanish set includes Hermanos, Hermanas, Mi Mama, and Mi Papa.

Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.

Birth & up. Bring the classic Rainbow Fish story to life with this colorful soft companion plush toy and book set. Children will enjoy snuggling Rainbow Fish close as they learn about the importance of friendship and sharing through fun words and illustrations. YOTTOY's Rainbow Fish Soft toy dazzles with his signature shimmery scale positioned amidst vibrant scales in shades of blue, green, purple, and pink. Made of short soft boa fabric with intricately embroidered accents, The Rainbow Fish… More »

12 months & up. Sturdy pages, interesting textures, simple text, and bright pictures make these books ideal for children. Toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages, and will want to touch, feel and explore every one.

2 years & up. A belly-laugh picture book with a smidgeon of pigeon to snuggle up with! Children will enjoy reading one of Mo Willems' many classics as they snuggle up with a soft, plush version of the hilarious Pigeon. Give him a squeeze and hear him plead, "Let me drive the bus" as you read along. Book was written and illustrated by the much-loved Mo Willems. Hardcover. 40 pages. The Pigeon plush by Yottoy is bean-filled with a soft chenille body, embroidered eyes, and velour feet… More »

6 months & up. Build vocabulary with the sing-song rhythm of this familiar nursery rhyme. Jeanette Winter's warm, evocative illustrations make this classic as delightful to look at as they are to share with little ones. Board book. 24 pages.

18 months & up. Give toddlers the tools they need to become happy nappers, good listeners and more! Six board books feature rhythmic language and delightful illustrations to help little ones learn how to listen, share, clean up and more. Each book contains practical ideas for parents and caregivers.

12 months & up. Each book is illustrated with realistic and comforting photographs. Children from various families, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds experience friends in their many wonderful forms. The simple text and engaging photos invite and encourage discussion between adult and child as they have fun exploring the images together.