Children's Books

3 years & up. Help young children develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive with these Big Bright books - a heartwarming collection of books designed to nurture emotional strength from the start. Each beautifully illustrated story follows relatable characters as they face everyday challenges - from making new friends and handling disappointment to trying again after failure. Through gentle storytelling, engaging visuals, and supportive language, young children learn essential skills like problem-solving, self-confidence, perseverance, and emotional regulation.

5 years & up. Understanding Differences is the perfect set for neurodivergent children and their peers. This set will help little learners feel seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. Each book offers children a valuable lesson in self-expression, acceptance, and recognizing diverse talents. Children will see themselves reflected in the characters of these durable, hardback books encouraging their self-esteem and sense of belonging.

2 years & up. Introduce more books to your class with this whimsical Eric Carle Paperback Books set. 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. Encourage your children to ask questions about vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 8. Paperback.

3 years & up. Take your little one back in time with the Rhythm and Rhyme Soft Cover Set! This set comes with eight classic nursery rhymes that are perfect for storytime with your little learner and may even bring back fond memories of your childhood. The rhymes will also foster important early language development skills such as vocabulary, rhythm, and pronunciation.

4 years & up. (Level A-E) Expand your classroom library with the Beginning Readers Book Set. Each of the 8 photograph filled books are printed in both English and Spanish for a total 16 high quality leveled readers. Use this set to introduce science, math, or social studies concepts while supporting beginning readers as the develop foundational reading skills.

3 years & up. Learning the alphabet is made easy with this exciting Alphabet and Letter Sounds Books Set. With this set of wonderful books, children will follow the rhymes and stories to better memorize the alphabet. Helps foster letter recognition and phonemic awareness. This set of books promotes literacy, early vocabulary, and imagination. Encourage your children to go over the alphabet aloud after every book. Hardback/paperback combination. Components may vary. Set of 6.

4 years & up. Embark upon an architectural odyssey with this set of Amazing Structures books. From skyscrapers up high to tunnels down low, our world is filled with marvels of modern engineering that we often take for granted. This book set is a great opportunity for adults to introduce children to (and reacquaint themselves with) some of the most breathtaking examples of human ingenuity.

3 years and up. Rhyming stories provide opportunities to read with emotion, change of inflection of the voice, and focus on the sounds in words. To sum it up: BIG BOOK OF FUN, BEFORE YOU'RE DONE, YOU'LL LAUGH A TON! These counting and rhyming books will surprise and keep everyone laughing. The Frog in the Bog is an imaginative counting book will keep children laughing. A long-necked mischief-maker Goose flies the coop, setting off a series of chaotic events that culminates in an all-out stampede through the town. There's going to be feast as animals are here with food from A to Z, including Zaftig Zucchini and Alligator with Apples. Each book offers both learning and fun in one. Book may vary due to availability. Components may vary. Paperback.

4 years & up. Inspire curiosity and cultural awareness through food with this engaging multicultural book set. Featuring Teatime Around the World, Dumpling Dreams, Fry Bread, and Pancakes and Parathas, children explore global traditions, family connections, and diverse cuisines through rich storytelling. Each book introduces authentic dishes and includes simple recipes, encouraging hands-on learning at home or in the classroom. Perfect for building early literacy while fostering appreciation for cultures around the world. Set of 4 Hardback books.

3 years & up. The Yoga for Kids book set helps children learn how to use yoga in their everyday routines. They can get their morning started by being a volcano or work through the day by balancing with a bear. To unwind children can work on their pretzel pose or do a star pose with frog. These books have simple-to-follow poses for children and adults as you go through each story. Components may vary. Set of 4. Hardback and paperback mix.

3 years & up. Exercise is important along with keeping ourselves clean from germs that make us sick. These books will explore the benefits of exercise, staying healthy, and feeling better as children learn about keeping themselves in good shape. Components may vary. Set of 6 books.

4 years & up. Love comes in many shapes, sizes, and forms - so do families! Explore all the ways families and individuals can be unique with the Free to Be Me Book Set. This inclusive book set helps teachers build nurturing environments for all children where they feel comfortable exploring their feelings, learning about diverse forms of love and identity, and, most importantly, respecting the ways we're all one-of-a-kind! Hardcover/ board book combination.

3 years & up. Perfect for classroom read-alouds, listening centers, or independent exploration, the audio component reinforces fluency and pronunciation while allowing children to follow along with the story. Ideal for preschool and early elementary settings, this set encourages language development, creativity, and meaningful connections to storytelling. A versatile addition to any early childhood curriculum, it supports auditory and visual learners while fostering confidence and enthusiasm for reading.

3 years & up. Spark curiosity and early problem-solving skills with this book set, specially selected for preschool learners. Through playful stories and colorful illustrations, children are introduced to the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in ways that are easy to understand and fun to explore. Each book encourages young learners to ask questions, observe the world around them, and think creatively as they begin building the skills that support lifelong learning. These books connect everyday experiences to basic STEAM concepts. From exploring how things work to discovering patterns, shapes, and creative expression, the stories help children develop curiosity, critical thinking, and imagination. The approachable language and engaging visuals make complex ideas accessible while supporting vocabulary development and early literacy.

3 years & up. Help children identify different feelings with this engaging We Find Feelings Clues Complete Series 6-Book Set. Through relatable stores and guided exploration, children learn how to identify, understand, and manage their emotions by noticing cludes from their bodies, facial expressions, and past experiences. Each book follows a child using observation and reflection to uncover emotional clues, empowering children to name their feelings and discover healthy ways to cope when emotions feel overwhelming. Perfect for classrooms, reading centers, or home libraries, this set supports meaningful conversations, builds vocabulary, and encourages self-regulation through engaging storytelling.

3 years & up. This set of five thoughtfully selected children's books provides gentle, age-appropriate ways to talk about grief, loss, and big emotions in the classroom. Each story offers comforting language, relatable characters, and clear themes that help young children understand difficult experiences, from the loss of a family member or pet to changes in their lives. For early childhood educators, counselors, and classroom libraries, these books open the door to meaningful conversations, emotional expression, and healing. Use them during read-alouds, small-group time, or one-on-one support to help children feel seen, safe, and understood.

4 years & up. Beautiful real image pages help children understand the importance of being kind, confident, grateful and mindful. Through these books, children learn about empathy, kindness, honesty, integrity and other moral values. They learn to understand and appreciate the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others, which fosters compassion, tolerance and respect for diversity. These books are great for group read alouds for children who aren't reading on their own yet or solo reading for advanced readers. Set of 4. Paperback.

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.

3 years & up. Bring literacy into your science center with this comprehensive Science Exploration Books for Literacy and Early STEM Learning. This collection of science themed books is great for introducing new STEM concepts to your children. These books discuss topics such as leaves changing, magnets, the five senses, and more! Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary and concepts they're unfamiliar with. Set of 7.

2 years & up. Introduce your children to classic stories with this wonderful set of Classic Board Books. No classroom can be complete without having this set of timeless tales. This set of board books promotes literacy, imagination, exploration, color recognition, STEM, and early vocabulary. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn.

3 - 9 years. The Africa Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Africa. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as our Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the Africa Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for each Reader story (download), and African Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The Asia Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Asia. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the Asia Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for each Reader story (download), and Asia Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The Antarctica Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Antarctica. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the Antarctica Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), masters for Reader story (download), Antarctica Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 - 9 years. The South America Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of South America. The continent readers allow emerging readers to read independently for content as they are studying a continent: these readers introduce phonetic elements with the same progression and color-coding as the Waseca Reading Program. The 9 stories in the South America Readers come with picture cards, text cards, and tyvek books, stored beautifully in the pockets of individual hardcover folios. Includes guide to presentation (download), and masters for each Reader story (download), South America Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.