Children's Books

Birth & up. Hello, tiny hands! From saying hello to playing peekaboo, from gripping toys to blowing kisses, join baby in discovering what tiny hands can do. 16 pages.

Cause and effect take on a whole new meaning with these engaging, humorous books!

Board book

3 years & up. The classic holiday poem is brought to life in this picture book featuring scenes of a Victorian home. 40 pages.

Birth & up. Hello, wiggling toes! From splashing in water to wiggling in dirt, from pulling off socks to taking first steps, join baby in discovering what small feet can do. 16 pages.

4 - 8 years. The perfect picture book for our times: a lyrical ode to self-confidence and kindness, for girls from every background and every color. This is the book everyone needs--a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. Hardcover. 32 pages.

Paperback

Ella is nervous about the first day of school in her new town, but wearing her grandmother's good luck hat makes her feel better - until the other students tease her and call her names.

4 - 8 years. Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt--the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song--after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? Hardback. 40 pages.

3 - 5 years. Nancy Carlson's reassuring picture book about getting ready for kindergarten is now available in a Spanish-English edition-and to a whole new audience of young children. The simple, comforting text and big, bright illustrations will ease first-day-of-school jitters and help make the early days of kindergarten exciting and fun. Bilingual hardcover. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Arguably the most entertaining alphabet book ever written, this is perfect for children learning their ABCs. Featuring a fantastic cast of zany characters--from Aunt Annie's alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lazy lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl-Dr. Seuss's ABC is a must-have for every young child's library.

In this true story a group of African-American female mathematicians, also called "human computers", work hard to launch rockets into space. Hardcover. 40 pages.

3 - 6 years. Told in powerful verse,"Fry Bread" is an evocative story about family, history, culture, and traditions, new and old. Hardcover. 48 pages.

Paperback.

3 years & up. Ro, ro, the rattlin� bog, the bog down in the valley-o! Joining Barefoot�s singalong collection, this rollicking traditional Irish tune sung by a traditional Irish band explores an Irish peat bog where a rattlin� (Irish slang for �wonderful�) tree contains a rattlin� nest, which contains a rattlin� egg, which contains a rattlin� bird all the way down to a seed of a brand-new rattlin� tree. Includes notes on Irish peat bogs and the creatures that live there, as well as plant and… More »

3 years & up. Yellow hates Red, so does Green, and no one likes Orange! Can these crayons quit arguing and learn to cooperate? Shane DeRolf's deceptively simple poem celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity. In combination with Michael Letzig's vibrant illustrations, young children will understand that when we all work together, the results are much more colorful and interesting. 32 pages.

Paperback/CD

Paperback

3 years & up. Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin, including how to grow and harvest them. 32 pages, Paperback.

3 years & up. Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? What do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Caralyn Buehner's witty, imaginative verse offers many amusing details about the secret life of snowmen and where they go at night, while Mark Buehner's roly-poly snowmen are bursting with personality and charm. 32 pages.

4 - 8 years. Join the call for a better world with picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Perfect for every child, family or classroom. Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows… More »

4 years & up. With enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog head out to visit the sea. What begins as a fun day in the sun turns a little bumpy when a playful whale decides to say hello. Soon, instead of floating, they find themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their rescue? And when will they ever get to eat lunch? Paperback. 36 pages.

4 years & up. Teach children about early American history with this beautiful that chronicles the life of an early nineteenth-century New England family. llustrations reflect the painting style of the period. 40 pages.

3 years & up. This book and CD set consists of a story children will enjoy and sing along with as well. Perfect for the listening center or for a singing group activity. Children will develop their listening and retention skills as they remember this classic tune.<br />