Children's Books

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

4 years & up. By the warmth of a campfire beneath a starry night sky, a Navajo youth named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses listens to the tale of his birth from his grandfather. Although blind, the boy learns that he has the strength to cope with his condition and meet any challenge that comes his way.

3 years & up. Provide a more inclusive learning experience with these Bilingual Children's Paperback Books for Literacy and Language Development. This bilingual book set offers an opportunity to boost literacy and language development with students proficient in either language. Each book is written with Spanish and English appearing side-by-side on the pages. Encourage your children to ask questions about the vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Set of 6 paperback books.

PreK - Grade 2. A step-by-step, book-by-book program that guides children through the early stages of reading. Each book, carefully evaluated by a reading specialist to correlate with the Guided Reading Levels, is leveled to address the early stages of a child's reading development. Inside each box set you'll find 75 eight-page storybooks (5 copies of 15 titles) on topics children love, which makes them perfect for group learning. Also includes a 4-page mini-teaching guide and storage box.

Birth & up. Introduce children to different foods throughout the world with these 5 board books. Tasty treats await young readers in the colorful, rhyming ode to Japanese cuisine. Plates and bamboo steamers come, from sticky rice to sesame balls, this is a colorful, rhyming ode to Chinese cuisine. Dance, frijoles negros, and enjoy tostadas to enchiladas in this book. The comforting flavors of fried chicken, mac 'n' Cheese, collards and other hold-cooked treats fill this book on Soul Food. From healthy minestrone and risotto stirred and stirred with heart to sweet, cool gelato, Mangia! Mangia! Introduces young tummies to tasty treats from the land of linguini. Great for the dramatic play area. Each book focuses on dishes from different countries including, Japan, China, Mexico, Israel, and American soul food. Components may vary.

5 years & up. Aldomaro dreams of becoming a doctor, and his most treasured tool in chasing that dream is his radio. Through it, he listens to educational programs, learns about the human body, and imagines a future where he can help others. But when the batteries die, replacing them isn't as simple as running to the nearest store. In Aldomaro's village, resources are scarce, and money is hard to come by. This heartfelt story offers a meaningful glimpse into a way of life very different from what many readers may know. It highlights the determination of a young boy with big dreams, the challenges faced in underserved communities, and the real value of everyday items we often take for granted. A touching reminder of resilience, resourcefulness, and the power of education to change lives. 32 pages.  

Birth & up. Using beautiful real pictures and a question-answer format, this series introduces young children to animals, where they live and what they like to do. Simple sentences reinforce future language structure and reading skills. Bilingual board books. 14 pages each.

7 years & up. Join Molly and her friends as they go on missions, make big plans and find answers in these wonderfully illustrated books. These books use unique milestone markers at the end of each chapter enabling children to build confidence in their reading skills. Set of 4. Paperback.

3 years & up. This fun story set is great for interactive story time or as an addition to your classroom dramatic play center. This set promotes creativity, imagination, fine motor skills, and dramatic play. Encourage children to make the sounds of each animal as they follow along with stories or create their own. This wonderful story set includes a 10" bear puppet, 10 storytelling character props, and a storyboard. The character props include colorful characters and the pieces are surface washable. Includes 12 pieces and a bag for easy storage.

6 months & up. This set of six board books use candid images common to a child's world to teach concepts of family structure and diversity. Includes Grandma, Grandpa, My Dad, My Mom, Sisters, and Brothers.

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.

12 months & up. Sturdy pages, interesting textures, simple text, and bright pictures make these books ideal for children. Toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages, and will want to touch, feel and explore every one. Set of 8 board books.

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.

4 years & up. These books are designed to engage children with fun stories and illustrations while teaching about environmental stewardship. The combination of entertaining narratives and colorful visuals can be a powerful way to capture kids' imaginations and instill a sense of responsibility for nature. Set of 3.

Grades 1 - 4. Join Jack and Annie on adventures through time and space. Filled with Factual information, these books are great for connecting fiction with non-fiction texts. Paperbacks include Dolphins at Daybreak, Vacation under the Volcano, Ghost Town at Sundown, Hour of the Olympics, Viking Ships at Sunrise, Polar Bears Past Bedtime, Lions at Lunchtime, Day of the Dragon King.

Big book by some of children's favorite authors: Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.

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.

2 years & up. As children begin to develop a sense of self they also develop an awareness of themselves among their peers. These books help young children identify and understand feelings, sense of belonging, why it's good to share, and the importance of play. This book set helps positively grow their sense of self with others.

3 years & up. Interactive reading just became even more engaging with these Chicka, Chicka Books and Story Props for Interactive Read Alongs. This set of props corresponds with the books Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3. Your children will love placing the letters and numbers up the coconut tree along with the story. This set of props promotes literacy, early math skills, and interactive reading. Set includes a 20" high fabric tree with 19 numbers, 26 letters, one hardback, and one paperback book.

Birth and up. Take a trip around the globe and explore life in a different culture. Introduce young children to people, places, and cultures that make up our world with this engaging set of board books. Each book features vibrant images and simple text that helps children begin to understand diversity, community, and everyday life around the globe. Designed for little hands, the sturdy pages support independent exploration while building early literacy and vocabulary. Perfect for classrooms, reading corners, and social studies activities, this set encourages curiosity, empathy, and meaningful conversations about the world we share. Each set includes 3 books about different countries.

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.