Children's Books

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-to-read big book.

3 years & up. Long before multicultural characters and themes were fashionable, Ezra Jack Keats crossed social boundaries by being the first American author to give the black child a central place in children's literature. These 6 books are award winners and will win a place in your heart. Set includes 6 paperback titles.

2 years & up. Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage dialogue between reader and child. Bilingual board books in English and Spanish. Set of 4 books.

18 months - 2 years. When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones… More »

6 years & up. Introduce a new, exciting series to your reading center with this Judy Moody Favorites Book Set Including 8 Spectacular Adventures. This set of books follows Judy Moody as she gets famous, saves the world, becomes a doctor, predicts the future, goes around the world in 8.5 days, goes to college, navigates her moods, and declares independence. Children will love the on-target humor and reader-friendly format. This reading promotes vocabulary building, imagination, and literacy. Paperback. Set of 8.

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

Grades K & up. Level 1. Readers with simple words and sentences with lots of pictures for early readers. 10 titles include: Tale of a Tadpole, Submarines and Submersibles, A Trip to the Zoo, Animals at Home, Big Machines, Homes Around the World, Whatever the Weather, Animal Hide and Seek, Busy Buzzy Bee, and Born to be a Butterfly. Paperback.

6 - 10 years. Could you beat the bad guys with your brain? Outwit a wolf or a tiger? Turn a fearful ogre into a friend? The characters in these 4 folk tales do just that. Celebrate ingenuity and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 stories from Cambodia, Korea, Italy and Mexico. Designed to keep growing readers challenged and engaged, these 4 fun chapter books are fully illustrated to aid comprehension and immerse readers in the story. Available in this boxed set or individually, the… More »

Birth and up. Take a trip around the globe and explore life in a different cultural. Set includes <em>Australia, Italy, </em>and <em>Ethiopia</em>.

7 years & up. Interest level 8 -14 years. Introduce your children to engaging comics with these Sports Illustrated Kids: Action Packed Graphic Novels with Valuable Lessons. This set of graphic novels were designed to teach lessons about teamwork, fair play, anger control, sharing, disability inclusion, and more through a sport related theme. These full-color comics promote literacy, vocabulary development, color recognition, social emotional skills, and collaborative play. Each book has 50 - 60 pages.

12 months & up Introduce your children to a variety of fundamental concepts with these wonderful National Geographic Look and Learn  Board Books. These board books are filled with colorful, high quality photos from National Geographic. Children are introduced to Patterns, Match, Colors, Shapes, Same and Different, and Opposites. Encourage your children to ask questions about concepts and vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 6 board books.

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.

4 years & up. Many things we use everyday were designed by engineers. These exciting books show ways to explore the connections between engineering, science, math and technology and how their ideas affect us in our day-to-day lives. Set of 4 paperback books.

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Sing and follow along with these fun titles from Barefoot Books. Titles include <em>Boogie in the Bronx, Head Shoulders Knees & Toes, Rooftop Garden, </em>and <em>Yoga Adventure.</em> Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation.

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.

6 - 10 years. Whether it's rescuing their loved ones from danger or escaping the cave of a very lazy bear, the heroines and heroes in this set of 4 illustrated chapter books win the day with courage and perseverance. These stories from Zambia, Russia, Ireland and Brazil are fully illustrated to aid comprehension and immerse emerging readers in the story. Available in this boxed set or individually, the stories include: Masha and the Bear (Russia), The Tortoise's Gift (Zambia), Cara and the Wizard… More »

Perfect for young readers, this beautifully illustrated, classic story entertains children while using repetition to help them learn.

2 years & up. Help little ones engage in storytelling and creative play with life-like puppets that correspond with their favorite storybooks. This timeless story will come to life with the 14" high soft puppet and 6 animal finger puppets to share this delightful book. Set includes 7 story props and paperback book. Props are surface wash only.

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

Uniquely designed to showcase images of the world's tallest buildings, this book explores the architecture, engineering, and cultural impact of more than 60 skyline defining buildings. Arranged chronologically by date of building construction, each informative profile includes stunning photos of the building's defining features along with building plans, diagrams, historical background, and technological information. Also includes in-depth looks at compelling topics in skyscraper design, including… More »

3 years & up. Each of these stories include colorful illustrations, rhyme, and repetition, making it easy to enjoy and follow along. Books include: Duck on a Bike, Giraffes Can't Dance, Alice the Fairy, and Is Your Mama a Llama? Each book features a corresponding CD to listen and follow along while reading.

18 months & up. This book set was specially designed to captivate toddlers and twos while laying a foundation for early learning skills. Each page has bright, colorful images with clear word labels. Set of 6 board books.

Birth and up. Take a trip around the globe and explore life in a different cultural. Set includes <em>Brazil, Japan, </em>and <em>Egypt.</em>