Children's Books

10 years & up. While sailing home from war, clever Odysseus makes a terrible mistake. He'll need both ingenuity and humility to outwit the gods and monsters that stand between him and his family. Will he ever make it home again? This daring adventure has been told and retold for thousands of years - and now, in a gorgeous large format paperback gift edition with watercolor, gouache and gold ink illustrations, it's better than ever. Paperback. 96 pages.

4 years & up. Young scientists have the opportunity to explore all of Ada's favorite sciences. They will experiment, learn the scientific method, and explore the world around them. 96 pages. Paperback.

3 years & up. An introduction to the important work of mail carriers. This picture book describes what a mail carrier is, how their mail truck works, and how the mail gets delivered no matter the situation. This read-aloud will give young children a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place. 24 pages.

When the hat Jennie receives from her aunt is not as fancy as she had hoped, her bird friends decorate it for her.

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 />  

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. And ever since he was small, he really wanted a pet. 32 pages.

Board book

Birth & up. Encourage your child to love reading with the Molasses Sloth Taggies™ Soft Book. Featuring 8 fabric pages with a soft applique on the cover, crinkle paper lining and a squeaker inside, this taggie soft book will be perfect for story time with baby. With 8 satin taggies to explore, baby can bend, squeeze, and even chew on the pages while snuggling during story time.

3 years & up. Sam-I-Am is persistent in his hope of convincing the nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be savored everywhere and in every way. He tries all manners of presentation--in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, on a boat, with a goat. In this most famous of cumulative rhyming tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. When the doubter finally does eat the green eggs and ham, he loves them.

2 years and up. Brrrr —it snowed! From snowball fights and skiing to fort building and snowman-making. This Beginner Book will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only a wintry-white day can bring. 61 Pages.

These imaginative board books feature beautiful paintings by renowned artists paired with playful, rhyming text. Children can enter the magical world of fine art through this delightful book set. Features the works of Degas, Monet, Matisse, and Van Gogh. Set of 4 books.

4 - 8 years. A beautiful picture book that will help children discover calm through the magic of mindful breathing. Perfect for quiet story time and naptime. With this interactive picture book, children breathe along as they learn how to make angry or sad thoughts disappear. In a world that is sometimes too busy, with too many things going on, this book will help steer children into a serene space of mindfulness, self-awareness, and balance. 32 pages.

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

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.

Birth & up. What began as a simple errand to the laundromat becomes a desperate journey as the entire family joins together to rescue Trixie's Knuffle Bunny. This charming Knuffle Bunny set features your very own Knuffle Bunny plush and Mo Willems classic book, "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale." Hang tightly onto your Knuffle Bunny as you read. You don't want to lose him. Hardcover. 40 Pages. Plush size: 12.25"H.

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.

Paperback

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.

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.

Paperback/CD

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 />  

8 - 11 years. This award-winning book contains over 13,000 main entries and more than 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings. 26-page appendix including separate thesaurus, phonics and spelling, measurement, and geography sections.

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.