Children's Books

4 years & up. Help your children explore and discuss the basic emotions with this descriptive Know Your Emotions Book Set. This set of books talks about experiences with anger, fear, sadness, and happiness. Encourage your children to talk about a time they experienced these emotions. Give them helpful coping skills and activities to regulate these emotions. Each book is complete with big, crisp pictures and simple text. Paperback. Set of 4.

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.

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.

12 months & up. Bundled exclusively by Ditty Bird for customers here at Kaplan Early Learning, these musical books will brighten any day! Follow Ditty Bird on many musical journeys with 6 of his favorite instrumental songs and 6 of his favorite classical songs. Through these two musical books, children will discover great composers and classic children's songs. Songs include 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'Fur Elise', 'Ode to Joy' and many more. Each book comes with… More »

3 years & up. Help children explore what they want to be when they grow up with this descriptive Let's Learn About Community Helpers Career Exploration Books. This set of nine books follow the careers of librarians, bus drivers, dentists, construction workers, chefs, plumbers, farmers, mechanics, and mail carriers. Children will love exploring different career paths and learning about the importance of each job. Encourage children to ask questions or talk about the people they know in these… More »

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.

4 years & up. Beautiful real image pages help children understand the importance of being kind, confident, grateful and mindful. Through these books, children learn about empathy, kindness, honesty, integrity and other moral values. They learn to understand and appreciate the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others, which fosters compassion, tolerance and respect for diversity. These books are great for group read alouds for children who aren't reading on their own yet or solo reading for… More »

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.

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 »

Birth & up. Help bring the Velveteen Rabbit to life through love as you read his story and snuggle him close. This magical book and plush will ignite your little one's imagination and help show them the power of love. Book features classic, colorful illustrations from the original Velveteen Rabbit story. Plush features shimmery velveteen coat, pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, a soft chenille tail, and hand-stitched details. Book is hardback and 33 pages long. Plush measures 10"H.

4 - 8 years. Harvey Potter was a very strange fellow indeed. He was a farmer but not like any farmer you've ever met. He didn't grow corn, okra, or tomatoes. Harvey Potter grew balloons. No one knew exactly how he did it, but with the help of the light of a full moon, one friendly child catches a peek of just how Harvey Potter does it. And keeps some magic for herself. Paperback. 32 pages.

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.

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 - 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 heartwarming tale of Red Riding Hood deviates from the original, to create a wholesome story of inclusivity and kindness to all living things. After the scary Wolf is injured when he's chased from the house by Grandma's broom, Red Riding Hood decides to take care of the hurt animal. After realizing he's just a hungry animal that also needs to eat, she is inspired to open a Pet Hospital and Adoption Agency, so no animal is left alone, hurt, or sick. Includes: Animal Hospital… More »

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.

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.

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.

4 years & up. Make inclusion a fundamental reality of your classroom with the All Kinds of Friends book set. The books in this set show children how to interact with, befriend, and accept other children who have differing abilities such as autism and Down syndrome. These books will empower children to feel comfortable around all of their peers.

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 years & up. Immerse children in Indian cultural traditions and experiences with this bright and inclusive book set - Explore Your World: Indian Culture Books. Children will love riding through a bustling city on a tuk tuk taxi, making a rakhi bracelet with their siblings, learning to embrace themselves for who they are, and celebrating Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, as they're transported to India through the beautiful illustrations, engaging characters, and diverse stories found in… More »

A young boy who wishes for the return of dinosaurs imagines how useful they would be.

This round-the-world photographic book set introduces young children to the concept of the world's people, the places they live, and how they work and play. Each book tours the globe to develop a strong interest in cultures and ethnic heritage while showing differences in young children. Set includes 6 paperback books.