Classroom favorites

There is much Juana is going to miss as she moves from Mexico to New York, but nothing more than her abuelo. Through letters to her grandfather, Juana details her flight, her new apartment, and her first days of school where everyone speaks a language...

Koko Bear is fascinated with socks. He loves socks so much that he has no time for friends. One day, when he has no more clean socks left to wear, he carries his socks to the river to wash. He falls asleep only to wake up and discover—no socks—but maybe...

A man plants a willow tree and a jujube tree and declares they will be friends. But when Jujube doesn’t sprout leaves, Willow shows off his own shiny leaves and teases Jujube. Then one day, Jujube sprouts tiny leaves of his own and from those leaves...

What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child? Lots of noise! Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page!...

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's...

Let the whole class read along! Great big version of a great big favorite! Children are encouraged to guess what the big, fluffy, white polar bear is hearing in a colorful successor to Brown Bear that is complemented by artwork by an award-winning...

The jar of coins is full. The day has come to buy the chair - the big, fat, comfortable, wonderful chair they have been saving for. The chair that will replace the one that was burned up - along with everything else - in the terrible fire. A book of love...

As a tiny green caterpillar eats his way through the book, he is transformed into a beautiful butterfly, in a board book edition of the classic picture book.Key Features : i : Now even younger children can follow the little green caterpillar as he eats...

The beloved caterpillar once again eats its way through the pages on its way to becoming a beautiful butterfly. Hardcover.Key Features : i : Now even younger children can follow the little green caterpillar as he eats his way to becoming a beautiful...

This classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss features silly tongue twisters that will have young readers–and their parents–giggling with glee. When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, hilarity ensues. Add chicks with bricks and blocks and clocks and you're...

A cozy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing—WAIT! There's a surprise in store, and little ones will want to discover it over and over again. So pull on your sleeping cap and snuggle in for a timeless cumulative tale that's...

This whimsical story introduces the Nodders, magical creatures who leave special treats for Nappers while they snooze! With magic shoes whirring and tiny wings flapping a Nodder will peek in to see if you're napping. Then out of the pocket comes a small...

This series offers the opportunity for parents and caregivers to discuss the anticipation surrounding the arrival of a new baby. Excitement can also produce anxiety. Gentle text and illustrations are specifically designed to foster conversation. The...

Lift the flaps and see the surprise in each of these board books. Children will find out all about themselves by exploring their feelings from happy to sad, and laughing to crying to name just a few. Each book focuses on different emotions and encourages...

With movement comes growth! Wiggling toes to music. Singing loudly. Dancing around a room. All of these natural actions celebrate and channel a young child's energy. Bodily coordination begins at an early age with simple movementsand how it contributes...

Rink is a very unusual boy who grows beautiful flowers all over his body whenever the moon is full. Rink and his family are treated as outcasts even though no one knows his strange botanical secret. But one day a new girl arrives at school, and Rink...

Embark on a dreamy, nighttime jaunt with a young boy and the moon. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night lives at the heart of this poetic tale. Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours...

Climb the beanstalk with Jack in this quirky take on the traditional tale. When there's no food in the cupboard, Jack goes to market to sell Daisy the cow. But rather than money, Jack procures magic beans...and the promise of adventure! This new...

When a hidden kitten crawls out of Papa’s grocery bag, his daughter is determined to make it her own. But Papa knows they must find the real owner. The two walk around their neighborhood searching for the kitten’s home. Every door is a dead end, but each...

This nearly wordless book shows the slowly developing friendship between a cat and a bunny who meet on a chance encounter in the park. Through small acts of kindness, they reveal the powerful effect this growing friendship has on their lives.Key Features...