Early Language

12 months & up. Introduce new sensory elements into reading time with this wonderful Baby Touch & Feel Board Book Set with Various Textures and Themes. This set is complete 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. This set of books promotes literacy and sensory learning. Each book contains thick pages that… More »

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books are sure to brighten any day! In the Black and White Animal Sounds book, follow Ditty Bird on musical adventures with 6 high-contrast images and 6 lovable animal sounds. In the Touch the Colors sound book, explore 5 colorful illustrations paired with real-life sounds and 5 sensory elements, like a shiny red firetruck, a fluffy yellow canary, or a rough green tractor. These touch-and-feel… More »

18 months & up. Increase children's confidence with counting and number recognition using these nature-inspired Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters. Made in part using Poly+, this set is durable enough for both indoor and outdoor numeracy activities. Each piece has a black magnetic backing that enables convenient use on blackboards or whiteboards. Set includes pieces marked with numbers 0 through 20. Each piece measures 2" in diameter x .5"H.

Our indestructible books are perfect for your infant classroom because they are soft and paper-like, yet waterproof, tear-resistant, and dishwasher and washing machine washable! . The vivid artwork doesn't need words to keep the child's interest. Each book is designed to encourage conversation about the pictures. These titles by Kaaren Pixton will delight children everywhere.

18 months & up. These three storybook favorites, 5 Little Frogs, 5 Little Ducks, and 5 Little Monkeys, will come to life when you put them on your hand! Use this set of hand gloves for an exciting interactive story time. Watch as children become enamored with these brightly colored characters. You can even add them to your dramatic play center or in a lesson about counting for extra fun. This set is complete with 22 rhymes and finger play activity card(s). Machine washable.

18 months & up. Identify letters, make simple words, and build motor skills with the block-like shapes in the Bark Block Alphabet Letters set. Includes the 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 others commonly used in words. Made from Poly+, these letters are durable enough for both indoor and outdoor play and play with sand, dirt, water, and other messy substances. Includes 36 faux bark pieces. Each letter measures approximately 2"L x 2"W x .5"H.

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… More »

6 months & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Board Book Collection. These wonderful stories by well known author Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore new concepts. Each book is complete with friendly characters and bright colored illustrations. Set of 8.

Birth & up. Have fun teaching and talking with your baby about the exciting world around them as you go through this vibrantly-illustrated Indestructibles Picture Book set together. Each book has a different theme and contains simple words and phrases to accompany the illustrations. Set of 6 books. Written and illustrated by Stephan Lomp. Paperback. 6 Pages each. Features: Soft and paper-like, Chew proof, Rip proof, Non-toxic, and Dishwasher and Washing Machine washable!

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. Help your children potty train with ease using these insightful Boys and Girls Potty Training Books for Home and Classroom. These books will give children confidence, encourage positive self-image and self-esteem, and help them learn to do things for themselves, including mastering toilet training. Potty training is natural for everyone, and these books will help your children build successful and consistent practices. Paperback and hardback combination. Set of 9.

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. Set of 8 board books.

12 months & up. With beautiful real image photography on each page, 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. Set of 6 board books.

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… More »

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… More »

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.

3 months & up. Introduce children to these fun I See Me Board Books. Children love looking at these wonderful bright real images of other young children. There are one word descriptions of each baby's expression as they are having fun. The clear images and simple text make this an easy read. The board books contain thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Set of 4.

Snuggle up with Piggie and Elephant plushies while you read! Make Mo Willem's story A Big Guy Took My Ball come to life with adorable Elephant and Piggie plushies. Act out scenarios in the book or continue the story on your own. Book was written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Hardcover. 64 Pages. Dimensions: 9" x 7". Plushies are handmade from soft, quality polyester fibers and filled with PE plastic pellets. For birth & up. Surface wash and air dry only. Elephant is 7" and Piggie… More »

18 months & up. These six interactive finger puppets accompany the Old Macdonald board book to engage children and bring this classic song to life.

12 months & up. Begin with the basics! These books offer engaging and age-appropriate content to stimulate babies' cognitive development, language skills, and early literacy in a playful and enjoyable way. Exposing young children to various topics cater to different developmental stages and interest. Reading books to babies creates opportunities for bonding and social interaction. Books that depict emotions or facial expressions, such as those focusing on making faces, help babies and toddlers… More »

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.

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.

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.

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.