Children's Books

4 - 8 years. Little Lex has big dreams of becoming a superhero! He reads comic books, builds up his muscles, and orders a superhero costume. His first mission is to save a tomcat in trouble. The tomcat ends up bullying Dex about his size. Will Dex learn that a hero is not defined by the strength of his muscles, but the trueness of his heart? Paperback. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Contribute more educational reading to your classroom reading area with these exciting Learning Center Books Including Important Fundamentals and Leisure Reading. This set of books covers a variety of topics from buoyancy, to counting, to exercise. Children will be interested in the different options and reading about the diverse characters. For a class activity, encourage children to select their favorite book and discuss it with a partner. Set of 16 paperback books.

2 years & up. One day a tiny cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but there is no sound. The quiet cricket then makes his way into the world, meeting one insect after another, each of whom greets the little cricket with a cheery hello--the hum of a bee, the whirr of a dragonfly, the whisper of a praying mantis. The cricket rubs his wings together each time, but nothing happens, not a sound. Until the day he meets another cricket,… More »

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know the whole story? Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, England, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. This easy-to-read narrative Is filled with plenty of black-and-white illustrations.

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3 years & up. Help Little Bo-Peep tend to the sheep, pigs, cows, horses, and collect eggs from the chicken coop®. Act out Bo-Peep's day of farm chores and help her find her lost sheep, while reading the included illustrated Storybook! Don't forget to let Bo-Peep and her brother have some fun on an afternoon horse ride! Both character pieces are designed to fit on top of the horse, so kids can create any version of a sunny day on the farm. Includes: Red Barn, Horse Stables, Chicken Coop,… More »

3 years & up. Help your children understand and explore careers with these descriptive Our Community Helpers Paperback Books. Every community needs people to help others stay well, stay safe, and to learn. Read along with your children as they discover what each helper does through simple text and attractive photos. Encourage your children to ask questions about the professions they're unfamiliar with. Set of 10 paperback books.

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Board Book

Animal Hide & Seek

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2 - 5 years. Discover all sorts of interesting things to see in this Bill Martin classic. The gentle rhyming and gorgeous illustrations in this classic picture book make it a dog-eared favorite on many children's bookshelves. On each page, we meet a new animal who nudges us onward to discover which creature will show up next: "Blue Horse, Blue Horse, What do you see? I see a green frog looking at me." This pattern is repeated over and over, until the pre-reader can chime in with the reader,… More »

3 years & up. When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town. 40 pages.

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Sloth! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Sloth measures 13" long.

3 years & up. The engaging Explore My World picture books invite children to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them. These books are perfect for reading aloud. Each book allows children to learn a subject and its importance in our world. Set of 4. Paperback.

3 years & up. <em>Chrysanthemum</em> teaches young children about self-esteem, confidence, and acceptance of others. 32 pages. Paperback.

Grades K - 3. Uncover an adventure with every turn of the page as you read about Junie B. and meet the world's funniest kindergartner. Titles include: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying, Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed, Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal, Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren, Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday, Junie B. Jones… More »

3 years & up. Explore cultural diversity with this Multicultural Book and CD set. This set of acclaimed read-along books will foster learning and understanding of multiple cultures while keeping children engaged with the beautifully illustrated pages. Includes: "Feast for 10", "Abiyoyo", "Jamaica's Find", and "No Mirrors in My Nanas House". Set of 4 books with CDs.

4 years & up. Help children understand their value and worth no matter who they are! Each book in this inclusive set shows children that who they are is perfect no matter the color of their skin, what they wear, or their religion. These inspiring stories will encourage children to see the best in other people and be empowered by the uniqueness in others and themselves. Hardcover. Set of 4.

3 years & up. Children have big feelings and sometimes they need help to understand how their emotions and actions are related. These books will offer stories that children can relate to and help them learn to understand their feelings better. Set of 6 paperback books.

4 years & up. This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a meal. 41 pages.

3 years & up. Children will delight in the use of both Spanish and English words throughout the books in this set. Set of 8 paperback books.

4 years & up. Wedges are used to separate, lift, or hold things in place. One of humankind's most ancient tools, the wedge has a place in almost everyone's daily life. Paperback. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Expand your book collection with these Spanish titles. These books vary from very simplistic to more of a story line. They are all perfect books to read to your class if they are learning Spanish or if you already speak Spanish with children to incorporate the language into their reading. Set of 6 books.