Literature

3 years & up. Leap into learning through reading and build a fantastic library collection! We have blended traditional and newer titles for a variety of themes, illustrative techniques, and writing styles. Paperback-hardback combination. Set of 13 books.

3 years & up. Dr Seuss books are inspirational, yet honest, and always rhythmically rollicking. Children will follow along as their favorite Dr. Seuss book is read on CD. Set includes 6 books.

3 years & up. Set of 14 children's books that help promote resilience. Please note: book titles may change due to availability. We will only substitute book titles of the same value and purpose.

6 - 8 years. Keena Ford doesn't mean to be a troublemaker, but sometimes things get out of hand. Lucky for her, it's the beginning of the second grade and Keena's got a clean slate. So when her new second-grade teacher, Ms. Campbell, mistakenly thinks it's her birthday and brings in a huge chocolate cake, Keena realizes that she's gotten herself into a sticky situation. She knows she has to tell the truth, but it's not easy to turn down her very own birthday cake and a chance to wear a sparkly crown.… More »

3 years & up. Introduce this wonderful At Home with Diversity and Inclusion Read Along Books set in your classroom for group reading. This collection of books promotes diversity, empathy, literacy, and social learning. Children will love learning more about characters different from them and connecting to characters familiar to them. Encourage children to ask questions about vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Paperback. Set of 7 books.

Explore cultural diversity by defining similarities and differences between people and places around the world. Each book has wonderful photographs for children to understand and relate to the concepts of everyday activities. Also includes a teachers guide with additional activities that can be used throughout the classroom.

Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. He's the only one in his class who hasn't lost a tooth! All of the other students in Mrs. Wushy's first grade have signed their names on the Big Tooth, and Freddy's determined to get his name on it, too.

4 years & up. Educate, empower, and inspire with the Love is in the Hair book set. Dedicated to celebrating the beauty and heritage of Black hair, this book set showcases the relationships, experiences, and routines Black and Brown children find through their hair care. From a young boy visiting a barbershop for a fresh cut and a mother and daughter bonding over the nightly ritual of detangling hair, to a girl searching for her bedtime bonnet with her family and a father and daughter finding… More »

Grades K - 3. Uncover an adventure with every turn of the page as you read about Junie B. and meet the world's funniest kindergartner. Titles include: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying, Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed, Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal, Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren, Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday, Junie B. Jones… More »

7 years & up. This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and true stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike. Chapter paperback. 112 pages.

Interest Level: K-3. Reading Levels: 0-Q. Brilliant color photos and simple text describe the fascinating lifecycles of 12 different animal and plant species. Illustrations bring essential science vocabulary to life. 12 paperback books, 16 pages each.

3 years & up. The books in this set gives children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of men and women from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Children learn all about what it takes to do an interesting job well. Along the way, they appreciate the contributions these workers make to our lives and the world around us. Set of 8 books.

Grades 3 - 5. These well-written biographies tell the stories of notable individuals in a variety of contexts. Each book highlights the life, contributions and accomplishments of the individual in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he/she lived in and changed. Fascinating details and black-and-white illustrations fill each story, along with side notes and a time line to enhance readers' understanding. Collection includes six, 112-page paperbacks.

5 years & up. School can be a scary place when bullies make it feel unsafe! It's hard to feel confident in yourself when someone consistently makes you feel like a "Nobody." No matter where he goes or what he does, Thomas cannot seem to get away from Kyle's persistent tormenting. He just won't stop picking on him! As the story unfolds Thomas slowly learns how to overcome the bullying and his self-esteem grows from the help of those around him. Kyle also grows as Thomas does and soon… More »

3 years & up. Start reading the classic with this timeless set of Children's Favorite Big Book Set. Encourage your children to ask questions or talk about their favorite characters. This set is a great addition to any book collection, promoting literacy and early vocabulary. Set of 6.

3 years & up. Ideal for classrooms, this economical set combines 7 diverse titles for a range of cultural classroom experiences. Paperback. Set of 7 books.

3 years & up. Expand your book collection with these Spanish titles. These books vary from very simplistic to more of a story line. They are all perfect books to read to your class if they are learning Spanish or if you already speak Spanish with children to incorporate the language into their reading. Set of 6 books.

8 years & up. This chapter book explores the early life of Louis Armstrong, including how he helped his mother pay rent. 96 pages. Chapter paperback.

Grades K - 2. Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish schoolgirl who readers will fall in love with. These early chapter books are perfect for explaining life changes, family celebrations, and growing up. Award-winning author Fran Manushkin outdoes herself with these fun, lighthearted stories. Perfect addition to any young girl's library. Set of 8 paperback books.

3 years & up. Children will delight in the use of both Spanish and English words throughout the books in this set. Set of 8 paperback books.

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.

6 years & up. Julian isn't afraid of lions or tigers, but he is scared of . . . bicycles? Julian's friend Gloria has a brand-new bicycle. She makes riding it look easy, but Julian is scared. Bicycles are shiny, whizzing, wobbly things. And he's not ready to ride one. But he can't tell Gloria he's scared, so he tells a fib instead. He almost gets away with it . . . until the fib backfires and he's got an even bigger problem! Chapter paperback. 80 pages.

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.

5 years & up. A little bird is feeling too grumpy to fly, so he walks, and on the way, he makes some friends who lift his dour mood. Paperback. 32 pages.