Children's Books

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.

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.

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.

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 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 »

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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.

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

Paperback.

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. A <span>young boy and girl discover amazing facts and explore all the different ways they?and we?can help protect the Earth's most precious resources to save the planet and live "green" lifestyles. 32 pages.</span>

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. 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.

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Paperback

3 years & up. This classic book features silly tongue twisters that will have young readers giggling with glee. When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, hilarity ensues. Add chicks with bricks and blocks and clocks, and you're sure to get your words twisted and lips locked! With his unmistakable gift for rhyme, Dr. Seuss creates a hysterical and energetic way for beginning readers to dive into the joy of reading.

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 />  

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. Wanda's big show is tomorrow. Rehearsals are going well, but what should the Nibblettes wear? When a costume disaster strikes, it's Albert to the rescue! This Mouse Math book explores patterns. 32 pages. Paperback.

3 - 10 years. Kindle curiosity about STEM while creating stories about mermaids, pirates, and lost treasure. With each deck, children can play games, develop storytelling and writing skills, and build unique stories with color-coded character, setting, and object cards. Includes 36 wordless cards and a booklet.

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 />