Big Books for Early Education

3 years & up. Start reading the classic with this timeless set of Children's Favorite Big Book Set. Encourage your children to ask questions or talk about their favorite characters. One benefit of reading children's classic books to them is that it introduces timeless stories and valuable life lessons that have universal appeal. They can help shape children's moral and emotional development. This set is a great addition to any book collection, promoting literacy and early vocabulary. Set of 6.

3 years & up. The rhythm and rhyme of these engaging tales will delight all while teaching an assortment of important concepts. Each book has a different tale, including counting, being different, observation, and fun. Set of 6 big books. Great size for reading aloud to children and showing the illustrations. Components may vary. Books vary in size, approximately 18" x 14.5".

3 years & up. These big books engage the listener while building on multiple math and science concepts. Set of 6 big books.

Features rhyming text and illustrations that introduce the many different adventures that occur on a farm.

This book exemplifies the qualities - rhythmic texts, repetivite words, dynamic illustrations, and engaging story lines - that make large-format books so useful in helping children to read and learn. Big book.

The Napping House Big Book - A wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion in this tale.

This whimsical book invites children to take a closer look at plants and gardening. 32 pages.

With simple text, this book is a delightful way to introduce children to science.

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color. 32 pages.

The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Keeps children guessing until the end.

18 months - 2 years. When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

Discover a colorful parade of animals with the child walking in this story.

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-to-read big book.

Cause and effect take on a whole new meaning with these engaging, humorous books!

This big book set is filled with stories from favorite authors such as Eric Carle, Denise Fleming, Bill Martin, and Laura Numeroff. Children will be learning and laughing at these fun stories, wanting to read them over again and again. Set of nine big books.

A cumulative classic tale that children will enjoy reading over and over.

A cumulative classic tale that children will enjoy reading over and over.

Perfect for young readers, this beautifully illustrated, classic story entertains children while using repetition to help them learn.

Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall. By Denise Fleming. 32 pages. Big Book

Feature rhyming text and illustrations that introduce the many different adventures that occur on a farm.

With simple text, this book is a delightful way to introduce children to science.

When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother Duck sets out to find them. Includes musical notation.

There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxi's and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

Children will delight in this engaging rhyming, cumulative story brought to life with lively, bouncy illustrations that capture attention and support comprehension. The rhythmic text and repeating story structure encourage young learners to listen closely, anticipate what comes next, and actively participate in the reading experience.  The predictable pattern of the tale helps children build essential pre-reading and early literacy skills, including recognizing repeated words and phrases, strengthening memory, and developing an understanding of story sequence. As children follow along, they gain confidence in language patterns and begin to connect spoken words with printed text.