Hardcover Books

4 years & up. Immerse children in Indian cultural traditions and experiences with this bright and inclusive book set - Explore Your World: Indian Culture Books. Children will love riding through a bustling city on a tuk tuk taxi, making a rakhi bracelet with their siblings, learning to embrace themselves for who they are, and celebrating Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, as they're transported to India through the beautiful illustrations, engaging characters, and diverse stories found in these books. Perfect for making lessons and storytime culturally relevant, these books can be used to start important discussions with your children on what daily life and traditions are like in other countries around the world and how everyone's culture and experiences makes them special in their own way! Set of 4. Hardback. Note: Components may change occasionally due to availability. We will only substitute components with developmentally appropriate items that serve the same purpose.

3 years & up. Gilbert the goldfish seems to have everything, except a friend. As he searches for the perfect companion, he encounters a series of surprising animals and learns about friendships, problem-solving, and finding connection.

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.

4 years & up. Jim Ayleswort's lively, spirited retelling of the classic Gingerbread Man tale is made for reading out loud. Paired with Barbara McClintock's expressive, beautifully detailed illustrations, this delightful story brings the adventures of the sassy little cookie to life in a fresh and entertaining way. A wonderful choice for engaging read-alouds and sharing a beloved childhood favorite.

3 years & up. This charming, rhyming story invites young readers on a cozy wintertime journey as a train full of sleepy animals prepares for hibernation. Featuring soothing, rhythmic text and playful storytelling, the book introduces children to a variety of hibernating animals, including bears, bats, chipmunks, frogs, turtles, hedgehogs, and more.

3 years & up. This compelling wordless picture book features stunning collage illustrations that encurage visual literacy and creative interpertation. It can be enjoyed independently or integrated into lessons on environmental awareness, community studies, and art techniques.

In this true story a group of African-American female mathematicians, also called "human computers", work hard to launch rockets into space. Hardcover. 40 pages.

3 years & up. Teach children about different types of weather with this fun illustrated series. Each book has questions at the end teachers can use to further the conversation about weather. Set of 4. Hardcover.

6 years & up. "Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe." But as his big sister tells us, for everything that Charlie can't do well, there are plenty more things that he's good at. He knows the names of all the American presidents. He knows stuff about airplanes. And he can even play the piano better than anyone he knows.

3 years & up. Mama's Milk offers age-appropriate information to discuss the natural bond between mammal moms and their babies. Beautifully illustrated and tenderly written about humans and animals feeding their young. Also includes fascinating nursing facts about some animals. Hardcover. 32 pages.

4 years & up. When Alex wants a pet iguana, he and his mother exchange persuasive notes filled with reasons for and against the idea. This humorous story introduces persuasive writing, communication, and critical thinking through a lively family debate.

3 years & up. Follow seven forest animals ranging from a small, resourceful mouse to a towering moose as they adapt to a powerful winter snowstorm. Over the course of a week, the snowfall steadily deepens, eventually rising higher and higher until even the moose's antlers are nearly buried. Each day builds upon the last, creating a clear, cumulative structure that helps young readers track changes over time while strengthening sequencing and counting skills.  As the story transitions into the following week, the sun begins to melt the heavy snow. Signs of seasonal change emerge, and with each passing day, the landscape grows brighter and warmer, suggesting that spring has arrived. Just as readers begin to anticipate the shift in seasons, a surprising twist, another snowfall, reinforces the unpredictability of weather and invites discussion about climate patterns and seasonal transitions.

4 years & up. Love comes in many different forms-so do families! Show children that love, not who you are or how your family looks, is what makes a family a family with the inclusive All Families Are Special Books. Perfect for exploring all the unique ways a family can be made, this book set helps teachers and parents build nurturing and supportive environments for children where they feel safe, comfortable, and affirmed in their family backgrounds. From adoptive and single-parent families, to same-sex and multiracial families, children will love learning about all types of families and why they're special! Set of 4. Hardback and paperback mix.

5 - 8 years. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. This book reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. Hardcover. 32 pages.

3 years & up. A simple white shape appears against a blue background, transforming with each turn of the page. Is it a rabbit, bird, an ice cream cone, or something else? This beloved classic encourages prediction, observation, and creative thinking as children guess the shape's identity and discover the surprising ending.

Uniquely designed to showcase images of the world's tallest buildings, this book explores the architecture, engineering, and cultural impact of more than 60 skyline defining buildings. Arranged chronologically by date of building construction, each informative profile includes stunning photos of the building's defining features along with building plans, diagrams, historical background, and technological information. Also includes in-depth looks at compelling topics in skyscraper design, including next steps in creating visionary cities of the future, and information on cutting-edge sustainable materials that help make these structures environmentally friendly. 176 pages.

3 years & up. Winter is coming, and all the mice are gathering food . . . except for Frederick. But when the days grow short and the snow begins to fall, it's Frederick's stories that warm the hearts and spirits of his fellow field mice.

8 years & up. Reluctant and enthusiastic readers will be sucked into Greg Heffley's world with abandon. The combination of hilarity, illustrations, and everyday antics makes this set a must-have for any classroom! Middle school student Greg Heffley takes readers through an academic year's worth of drama. Greg's mother forces him to keep a diary ("I know what it says on the cover, but when Mom went out to buy this thing I specifically told her to get one that didn't say 'diary' on it"), and in it he loosely recounts each day's events, interspersed with his comic illustrations. Kinney has a gift for believable preteen dialogue and narration (e.g., "Don't expect me to be all 'Dear Diary' this and 'Dear Diary' that"), and the illustrations serve as a hilarious counterpoint to Greg's often deadpan voice. 

4 years & up. Chrysanthemum is a warm and engaging story that helps young children explore themes of self-esteem, kindness, individuality, and acceptance. Perfect for early learning environments, this beloved classrooms favorite encourages meaningful conversations about empathy, confidence, and celebrating what makes each child unique throughout the school year.

2 years & up. Little Cloud drifts through the sky, transforming into different shapes and sparking imagination along the way. This engaging story introduces young readers to cloud while encouraging creativity, observation, and exploration of the natural world.

If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix. And the story goes on and on...

3 years & up. Through relatable, everyday scenarios and diverse characters, children can recognize themselves and others in each story while building a vocabulary to express consent and emotions. Each book also features a special section for parents and caregivers with discussion prompts and activity ideas.

4 years & up. This picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts. What can you do with ten black dots? One dot can make a sun, two dots can make the eyes of a fox, and three dots can make a snowman's face. 32 pages.

These books are for Spanish speakers learning English and visa versa. Bilingual books help students learn a second language while increasing their reading fluency and vocabulary of their primary language. Each book has bright, colorful photographs with the English word in red and the Spanish word in blue under each photograph. Pronunciation list for each word is provided in the back of each book.