Paperback Books

3 years & up. Teach children about different types of weather with this fun illustrated series. Each book has questions at the end teachers can use to further the conversation about weather. Set of 4. Hardcover.

3 years & up. Learn about how different cultures incorporate and enjoy foods specific to their culture or region. Set includes <em>Bring the Babka, Dinner on Domingos, Family Reunion, </em>and <em>The Perfect Sushi.</em>

3 years & up. Take your little one back in time with the Rhythm and Rhyme Soft Cover Set! This set comes with eight classic nursery rhymes that are perfect for storytime with your little learner and may even bring back fond memories of your childhood. The rhymes will also foster important early language development skills such as vocabulary, rhythm, and pronunciation.

4 years & up. Enriching stories from various regions around the world. Set includes <em>A Gift for Amma, To Carnival, Hanas Hundreds of Hijabs, </em>and <em>My Cousin's Mermaid.</em>

4 years & up. Enjoy rhyming in a new way as children explore these bright and beautiful titles. Set includes <em>Copy the, Copy Cat! </em>and <em>Follow the Flyway.</em>

Sofia and her siblings can barely wait for nightfall because they want to fill a jar with fireflies. Once Mars flickers and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her whole family venture out into the night to find and catch fireflies. All the while, the fireflies light up the sky like a glittering galaxy. Enjou this thoughtful story about engaging with nature in fun yet responsible ways. The book also includes informative end matter that tells readers how to find fireflies and protect their habitats. 32 pages.

4 years & up. Teach children social skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. This series of Learning to Get Along® books shows children appropriate ways to act (such as following rules and taking turns) when they are with their friends, at school, or in other social situations. The skills children learn from these books will set them up for success in their eventual academic, personal, and professional lives.

3 - 7 years. Vibrant debut picture book by Susanna Moores. Blieka has a favourite toy, and doesn't want to share. A charming tale about friendship and sharing. Paperback. 32 pages.

4 years & up. Limber up with this unique, child-friendly yoga book! Created for parents and children to share together, it's also suitable for adults and older children to use alone. My Daddy is a Pretzel not only introduces a range of postures, it also connects the practices to everyday life, showing how families can integrate their yoga with their activities in the world. A light-hearted look at yoga, yet one with a lasting message, My Daddy is a Pretzel is a wonderful introduction to yoga… More »

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.

2 - 7 years. Ssh! Listen. What's that noise? What can we hear when we're really, really quiet? A toddler enjoys the range of sounds they hear as their busy day comes to an end, from the bustle and chat of dinner time, to the quiet hush of their father's voice at bedtime. The text and sensory clues to be found in this enchanting, inclusive picture book allow us to experience our home through its many noises. Auditory landmarks help all children to become familiar with daily routines, and can be particularly… More »

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.

4 years and up. A girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions, and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian Puff Puff and more. 32 pages.

4 years and up. Magaly enjoys the yummy Cuban food her abuela has been cooking since arriving from Havana. When Magaly's sweater goes missing, she discovers that Abuela is making ropa vieja for dinner. Old clothes for dinner? Magaly needs to hide the rest of her clothes before her family eats them up. Spanish vocabulary and two delicious recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. 32 pages.

3 years and up. Join Rosa on some fun adventures with this set of Rosa's Workshop Books. These books follow Rosa and her friends as they grow plants, study the water cycle, make pizza, and do all kinds of other things. As they explore and discover, Rosa and her friends gain valuable insights about scientific concepts such as light and density and show children how to productively interact with the world around them.

4 years & up. Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there’s more strength and power in community than in being alone. This thrilling original fable about why starlings flock in murmurations and why their wings have speckles. 32 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 »

4 years & up. Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling – their nipa hut – and it takes care of them. When a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm. 32 pages.