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.

8 years & up. Clear information, helpful advice, playful illustrations, relatable topics, and practical tips, no wonder these books are a hit with young readers. Together, they create a standout collection of self-help titles that truly make a difference.

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.

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. 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.

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. 

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.

3 - 9 years. The North America Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of North 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 North 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), masters for each Readers story (dowload), and North America Readers (Includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

Level 2, Grades 1-3. Engage developing readers by incorporating longer, more detailed plots and playful, rich language into high-interest stories. These elements help build stamina, enhance comprehension, and spark curiosity, all while making reading an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

3 - 9 years. The Europe Readers include 9 readers with stories pertaining to the continent of Europe. 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 Europe 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 Europe Readers (includes 9 booklets with 6 picture and 6 text cards for each booklet) with 10 brass icon clips and birch storage box.

3 years & up. In Backyard Bugs books, emergent readers learn about a variety of insects that can be found right outside. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. With beautifully illustrated books, children see close up pictures of all the insects and their surroundings Students compare the similarities and differences as they learn about the life cycle of these insects. Each book describes how they hatch, develop, and live in their environment. Set of 8 paperbacks.

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.

Level 1, Grades K-1. Features both simple concepts and stories with great characters for early readers. 10 titles include: Little Bear, A Kiss for Little Bear, Little Bear's Friend, Little Bear's Visit, A Picture For Harold's Room, Danny and the Dinosaur, The Fire Cat, Harry and the Lady Next Door, Drip Drop, and Biscuit.

3 years & up. Help children explore what they want to be when they grow up with this descriptive Let's Learn About Community Helpers Career Exploration Books. This set of eight books follow the careers of librarians, bus drivers, dentists, construction workers, plumbers, farmers, mechanics, and veterinarians. Children will love exploring different career paths and learning about the importance of each job. Encourage children to ask questions or talk about the people they know in these positions.