Early Language

12 months & up. With a limited vocabulary, your toddler may have a hard time expressing their feelings. This can lead to frustration and tantrums as they struggle to understand and communicate their needs. What's the best way to help them develop the skills they need to handle their emotions? By playing with them! When parents and caregivers role model situations and identify emotions, little ones learn that there is more than one way to express how they are feeling. With carefully selected materials and bilingual activity card(s) targeted towards each stage of development, this kit promotes learning while strengthening the bond between parent and child. An ideal way for caregivers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together. Kit includes a fabric bag.

12 months & up. Language is only one form of communication, and for babies, communication begins at birth with the first cry. Even before your baby can speak they are learning to understand the language they hear around them. Talking to them, reading simple books, and incorporating facial expressions and body language in communication are all important ways of promoting your child's emerging language skills. With carefully selected materials and bilingual activity card(s) targeted towards each stage of development, this kit promotes learning while strengthening the bond between parent and child. An ideal way for caregivers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together. Kit includes a fabric bag. Battery included.

12 months & up. Sing and read along with this exciting Sing-A-Song Bilingual Board Books. This board book set contains four popular rhymes in English and Spanish for bilingual learning. Children will delight as they gain literacy and language skills. For an extra activity, include instruments to go along with each fun song. The board book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn.

18 months & up. The 2" Translucent Uppercase Letters are perfect for little hands to learn how to write uppercase letters! Pieces feature raised edges for easy pick up. Tracing exercises best done on a light panel. Colors may vary. Each letter measures 2"L x 1.5"W x .25"H.

18 months & up. Put llamas to work for literacy with the Snap Together Letter Llamas. Each llama has 2 parts - one with an uppercase letter and another with a lowercase letter. Children must connect the 2 parts together to make a full llama. This activity is a fun, engaging way to help children recognize the connections between uppercase and lowercase letters.

Birth & up. Bring the classic Rainbow Fish story to life with this colorful soft companion plush 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. The plush Rainbow Fish 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 reminds children of the valuable message that sharing creates happiness. Plush fish is made from 100% polyester all new materials. Surface wash only. Plush size is 12"L. Hardcover book measures 11.5"H x 8.5"W and is 24 pages.

6 months & up. Introduce your children to the wonderful word of transportation with these exciting Donald Crews Essential Vehicles and Trains Board Books. Children will love reading about the vehicles they see everyday. These board books promote literacy, early vocabulary, imagination, and exploration. Encourage your children to point out vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. This board book set has clear bright illustrations and showcase Caldecott award winners.

Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.

2 years & up. Introduce young children to their first matching puzzle. These simple 2-piece puzzles are easy to match and fun to play. Each puzzle is self-correcting as no two puzzle pieces are the same. The familiar themed puzzles help build language, cognitive, eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. Each theme includes 15 puzzles to complete.

2 years & up. These tactile stones offer an engaging, multi-sensory way for young children to practice correct letter formation. Each stone is carefully engraved to provide important sensory feedback. Starting at the green dot children will enjoy tracing each letter shape with their finger - over and over again - building important motor-memory skills. The set contains 26 letter stones, 3.5" - 6" long, and an activity guide.

Birth & up. Soft and sweet, Nutbrown Hare puppet with his companion board book, will delight children of all ages. The adorable puppet can be used to make up stories or tell the classic story of "Guess How Much I Love You". Hardcover.

3 months & up. Introduce your children to these classic rhymes with this wonderful set of Sing-A-Song Board Books for Individual or Classroom Reading. Sharing rhymes helps babies to begin to understand the natural patterns of speech. Your children will love singing and dancing along to these popular nursery rhymes with their friends or family. This set of board books promotes literacy, imagination, and early vocabulary skills. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Set of 10.

2 years & up. Little ones will love learning on the go with the Talk & Teach Bus and Talk & Teach Farm -- two interactive toys designed to build vocabulary and reinforce sight word recognition through engaging, hands-on play. Each comes with 30 double-sided themed learning cards covering topics like letters, numbers, shapes, colors, foods, school items, and farm life, all of which store neatly inside the unit for easy cleanup and portable fun. With batteries included and cheerful sounds to keep kids engaged, these toys are ready for action right out of the box. Available individually or as the Bus & Barnyard Talk & Teach Bundle, they make the perfect addition to any toddler's early learning journey.

6 months & up. Encourage little ones to enjoy reading with these delightful cloth books. Each book is interactive with soft textures, crinkles, and sounds. Each book presents appropriate activities that promote curiosity, self-discovery and fine motor skills. Contents may vary.

Birth & up. Start developing literacy and shape recognition skills early with this set of Black and White Board Books. These sturdy board books are full of high-contrast black and white pictures and objects with a few words interspersed throughout. This large format book is perfect for first reads. Great for engaging young babies.

Birth & up. Introduce your little one to the joy of reading with the Indestructibles® Baby Book Set-a collection of vibrantly illustrated stories designed especially for babies! Featuring engaging themes like peek-a-boo, a day at the beach, and getting ready for bed, these books are built for endless exploration and play. Babies can touch, chew, and crinkle without worry-each book is chew proof, rip proof, non-toxic, and completely washable. Perfect for tummy time, travel, or bedtime, this set helps foster early language development and a lifelong love of books right from the start.

2 years & up. This 26 piece Braille alphabet set features double-sided pieces with uppercase letters on one side and lowercase letters on the other. Great for incorporating into learning environments to strengthen communication and language development. Each has Braille symbol that represents each letter in the alphabet. Made from sustainable rubberwood.

12 months & up. Make learning delightful with this set of two interactive musical books! Join Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six classic children's songs and six lively action tunes that inspire movement, learning, and giggles. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore animals, letters, and body parts while building early vocabulary, imagination, and motor skills. Songs include The Wheels on the Bus, Five Little Ducks, Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, B-I-N-G-O, Simon Says, Pat-a-Cake, I'm a Little Teapot, and more. This set includes two musical books with upgraded volume control, enhanced speaker quality, and a fast, rechargeable USB-C battery that provides up to 9 hours of playtime. Please note: These books charge via USB-C; cable not included.

18 months & up. Introduce your children to these classic rhymes with this wonderful set of Classic Rhythms and Rhymes Board Books. Sharing rhymes helps babies to begin to understand the natural patterns of speech. Your children will love singing and dancing along to these popular nursery rhymes with their friends or family. This set of board books promotes literacy, imagination, and early vocabulary skills. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Set of 8.

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.

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.

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.

12 months & up. Each book is illustrated with realistic and comforting photographs. Children from various families, cultures, 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. Titles may vary.

Birth & up. Take your children on an ocean adventure with this set of Easy Clean Bright Colored Ocean Animals Vinyl Books. This colorful set of books features four smiling, friendly ocean companions. Your children will enjoy seeing the bold pictures of ocean animals while learning about them. This set promotes literacy, color recognition, and early vocabulary. Made of 100% PVC-safe material. The books are waterproof and can be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher or hand washed. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn.