Children's Books

4 - 7 years. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, a friendship is born. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? With simple rhyming text, subtle messages of kindness and compassion, this delightful story about making and helping friends will enchant readers young and old because it's never too early--or too late--to stick up for your friends. Hardcover. 48 pages.

A cumulative classic tale that children will enjoy reading over and over.

3 years & up. "I'm grim and grumpy," says Small to Large, "and I don't think you love me at all." But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a child's biggest worry and a parent's endless capacity for love. Board book. 24 pages.

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.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

5 years & up. Combine arts and reading with this descriptive To Be an Artist Creative Book for Arts Around the World. This wonderful book displays painting, music, dance, and other art forms from around the world. Children will enjoy learning about how others celebrate and engage in art. This book is complete with beautiful photographs and simple, inspiring texts. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Paperback.

12 months & up. This yoga books invites young children to join sea animal friends in moving, breathing, and playing showing them just how enjoyable yoga can be 24 pages.

Children will delight in this engaging rhyming, cumulative story brought to life with lively, bouncy illustrations that capture attention and support comprehension. The rhythmic text and repeating story structure encourage young learners to listen closely, anticipate what comes next, and actively participate in the reading experience.  The predictable pattern of the tale helps children build essential pre-reading and early literacy skills, including recognizing repeated words and phrases, strengthening… More »

2 years & up. A belly-laugh picture book with a smidgeon of pigeon! When the bus driver goes away Pigeon comes to play. Children will love deciding the fate of this crazy little bird that thinks he can drive. Each hilarious scenario is full of the over-the-top pleads and wheedles of Pigeon as he throws toddler-sized tantrums. What a fun way to learn about human behavior and how to deal with not getting your way. Written and illustrated by the much-loved Mo Willems. Hardcover. 40 pages. Dimensions: 9" x 9"

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 »

18 months & up. Teach your children the importance of sharing with this wonderful Toddler Tools® Bright Color Board Books - Preparing for Sharing Time. Children will enjoy reading about different methods of sharing with their friends or family. This board book features rhythmic language and delightful illustrations to help little ones learn. Parents and caregivers are provided with practical ideas for daily times and transitions. This book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn.

These imaginative board books feature beautiful paintings by renowned artists paired with playful, rhyming text. Children can enter the magical world of fine art through this delightful book set. Features the works of Degas, Monet, Matisse, and Van Gogh. Set of 4 books.

4 years & up. Duncan just wants to color, but when he opens his crayon box, he's met with a surprise-letters from his crayons, and they're all saying the same thing: they quit! Blue crayon is exhausted from coloring endless oceans and skies. Black crayon is tired of being stuck with outlines and wants a chance to shine. Meanwhile, Orange and Yellow are in a heated feud, each convinced they're the rightful color of the sun. Now Duncan faces a tricky challenge: how can he make peace with his crayons… More »

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.

If you give a cat a cupcake, he'll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you'll give him a bathing suit . . . and that's just the beginning! The lovable cat who first appeared in If You Give a Pig a Party now has his very own book! Written in the tradition of the bestselling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's newest story will show everyone that Cat is where it's at! Hardback

Birth & up. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is soft and plush and machine washable. Meets all the regulations necessary for young children to enjoy as they are listening to one of their favorite stories being read. Engages in tactile play with the various textured components. Measures 10" long.

3 years & up. David's teacher has her hands full! From racing through the halls to sneaking gum in class, David's boundless energy stirs up mischief all day long - sure to amuse even the most well-behaved readers. This Spanish edition will bring joy to children, parents, and teachers alike. 32 pages.

Ages 3 & up. High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves-nside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's vibrant illustrations unite in a book that is sassy, soulful, and straight from the heart. 32 Pages 

There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxi's and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

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… More »

3 years & up. Through vivid illustrations and simple, inquiry-based text, children are introduced to a variety of animals such as hares, ducks, foxes, and deer. By examining the tracks they leave behind in the snow. Each page prompts observation, prediction, and critical thinking as readers guess which animal made each set of footprints before discovering the answer.

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.

Grades K & up.Two-column format with new words, photographs, and drawings. Includes colored note boxes to help beginning readers enhance vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, and identify sounds. Paperback. 304 pages.

3 - 6 years. Leap into learning through reading and build a fantastic library collection!