Language, literature and literacy

Learn to read with the Smithsonian!Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian and esteemed literary childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein, Smithsonian Readers: Trains Level 1 is designed to encourage reading comprehension while covering the...

Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding—gasp!—a broom, and they all breathe a sigh...

One warm sunny day, Grug discovers that Easter is on its way.Then he is visited by a mysterious creature, who leaves treats of special eggs for Grug to find.Grug decides to hide some eggs in the forest for his bush friends to find - and delivers a...

There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years!A told B, and B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree”In this lively alphabet rhyme, all...

* Is your child halfway through first grade and still unable to read? * Is your preschooler bored with coloring and ready for reading? * Are you worried that your child will become lost in overcrowded classrooms? * Did you know that early readers hold...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionMeet Maddie and Mabel, two spunky sisters who navigate their relationship with humor and heart. Maddie is the big sister. Mabel is the little sister. But who is actually in charge? Mabel, who never stops...

Age range 7 to 12Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of French! Featuring 800 first words with bright, bold illustrations, My First Book of French provides each word in English, French, and includes helpful pronunciation hints...

Age range 7 to 12A brilliant, colourful way to learn your first words in Mandarin!Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of Mandarin! Featuring over 800 first words with bright, bold illustrations,My First Book of Mandarinprovides...

These workbooks are designed to help students express themselves through written language, both inside and outside the classroom. By studying writing samples and practicing different styles, young writers will build the ability to complete any writing...

&&LDIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RSpelling Workbooks are designed to help students improve their ability to read and write by strengthening spelling skills. By learning key spelling techniques, young readers will...

Victricia Malicia Calamity Barrett may have been born on her family's pirate ship, but this mild-mannered young lady is sick of the sea: she'd much rather be ashore with her nose permanently buried in a book. But when Scylla the Serpent the scourge of...

These workbooks are designed to help students express themselves through written language, both inside and outside the classroom. By studying writing samples and practicing different styles, young writers will build the ability to complete any writing...

Hindi/English bilingual flashcards that can be used for playing memory and snap, or as simple learning cards! These versatile and educational cards are a great way to get the family together and encourage children to learn common Hindi vocabulary.Product...

This vibrant children's book delves into diverse forms of communication, using colourful illustrations and intriguing facts to explore speech, body language, the internet, and more.Uncover the secrets of communication in this vibrant educational...

The timeless charm and wisdom of Vietnamese folktales in parallel English and Vietnamese versions!These ten delightful stories bring Vietnam's rich culture and traditions vividly to life. This volume is perfect for story time and read-alouds,...

Embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship and adventure in this delightful picture book, where three inseparable friends learn the joys of trying something new.Join Pipo, Bud, and Kenny, three inseparable little chicken buddies, in an enchanting...

Age range 12+Meet the creepy creatures and amazing beasts from Philippine mythology!This delightful compendium of mythical creatures (and where to find them) takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the ghoulish and gory things that go bump in the...

Age range 10 to 13Cinder Moss, 8th grade mortal at Copperpenny Middle, doesn't know it, but Odin has a mission for her: slow down Ragnarok.Abandoned at birth and shuffled through the System all her life, Cinder is on the verge of being expelled...

Age range 5 to 12Welcome to the Korean language-learning kit that is designed to make learning fun!The Let's Learn Korean Kit is an introductory language learning tool specially designed to help children from preschool through elementary level...

Age range 3 to 8It's alphabet rhyme time in this illustrated introduction to Arabic language and culture!A perfect read-aloud bedtime book and the ideal accompaniment to guide emerging readers, My First Book of Arabic Words introduces children...

Age range 3 to 6In this illustrated preposition book, kids will learn English spatial prepositions with visual examples and fun games to test their knowledge.With simple explanations and lots of fun, colourful illustrations, this fully illustrated book...

The fourth book in the Junior Library Guild Award Winning SeriesBest sisters and big thinkers Maddie and Mabel have a new idea. A really wild idea. But can their idea become a reality? With their sweet charm and innocent curiosity, the sisters make...

Celebrate the wit, wisdom, and creativity that encompass the world of teaching. Here Diane Hodges provides the ultimate collection of inspirational quotes and reflective sayings designed to influence, encourage, and motivate educators. The musings,...

A Family Choice and a National Parenting Center Award winner!Get the whole family together for endless hours of fun with 42 versatile and educational Japanese /English bilingual flashcards that can be used for playing memory and snap, or as simple...

German/English bilingual flashcards that can be used for playing memory and snap, or as simple learning cards! - Each box contains 42 cards. - Versatile and educational-get the whole family together for endless hours of fun. - Simple and colorful...

To impress his friends, Fox lies about knowing the superhero, Superturtle. As one lie leads to another, he no longer knows what to do. Will he finally tell the truth when his lies put Squirrel in danger? Zorro cuenta que conoce a SuperTortuga aunque ni...

What is hard and what is soft? What is curved and what is straight? What is safe and what is dangerous? Learn these and many other opposites in English and Spanish in the bilingual title Opposites-Opuestos.Can you name something fragile, something fast,...

Welcome to a Japanese learning adventure especially for kids! Get children excited about a different culture as they are introduced to all sorts of fun Japanese words and songs and learn to talk about family, numbers, colors, food and more. A wonderful...

Selected as a 2023 Independent Press Award - Distinguished Favorite Enjoy the world of colorful birds as they chirp, cheep, and squawk throughout various short stories. Five different varieties of birds are used in the stories; each story focuses on the...

Spring2023 Smart Book winners from the Academics' Choice AwardsLiteracy Learning begins at birth and continues throughout our lives! Birth to age 5 is a critical period in building the foundation for later success in reading and writing. Educators play a...

Age range 6 to 9In this wondrous book by award-winning fantasy author Jane Yolen and award-winning fantasy illustrator Doug Keith, two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are...

Written by two experts with decades of experience in working with young children, this book follows in the same vein as NAEYC's bestselling Making and Tinkering with STEM book, using children's books to engage children ages three to eight in mathematical...

So Much More than the ABC's will help teachers support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in acquiring the foundational understandings, knowledge, and skills needed in learning to read and write.

Age range 9 to 12 Cloud 98's Department of Dream Rescue has job openings. It needs brand-new Dream Rescuers to slide down to different parts of the world to solve children's nightmares. Ruby, a failed Tooth Fairy, is eager for work. Ralph, a rambunctious...

Age range 4 & upWith unique and playful illustrations this multicultural children's book is a classic Japanese fairy tale that young children and parents alike will love. The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated...

Age range 3 to 6A friendly lion pays an unexpected call on the townspeople, but comes to realise he is happiest at home.The lion at the little French zoo is a favourite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him titbits and say,...

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!"Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch's zany stories and Michael Martchenko's illustrations will...

Age range 0 to 5Get ready to jump rope with jaguars and sip lemonade with llamas. Introducing a delightful animal-themed ABC book that will have toddlers and parents grinning from A to Z. In addition to helping with letter recognition, Llamas With...

High profile author: Rob Greenfield is an internationally acclaimed zero-waste environmental activist with 341k subscribers on YouTube and 816k followers on Facebook. Empowering and uplifting: Greenfield leads by example and shows kids how small actions...

Ages 7 to 10 yearsHave you ever wondered what the world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Eight-year-old author Elliott Seah did, and took it upon himself to find out more. In his first book, he takes readers on a fact-filled...

Do you ever think about the structure and arrangement of what you say and write? And why it's said and written like that and not some other how?Has anyone ever asked you to catch a red big ball? No. Because in English we would say 'big...

Age range 0 to 3 In this delightful board book, explore words of the world and learn the names of a variety of colourful plants in the six most widely spoken languages.Curious minds will love the playful, brightly coloured collages and multilingual...

Age range 0 to 3Bird. Oiseau. Pjaro. In this delightful board book, explore words of the world and learn the names of a variety of colourful birds in the six most widely spoken languages.Curious minds will love the playful, brightly coloured collages and...

Age range 0 to 3Fish. Poisson. Pez. In this delightful board book, explore words of the world and learn the names of a variety of colourful ocean animals in the six most widely spoken languages.Curious minds will love the playful, brightly coloured...

Join Little Bunny as She Invites Jesus into Her HeartIt's time for a birthday celebration in the forest! Little Bunny has her heart set on one very special gift: her first sleepover party with her forest friends. Mama and Papa Bunny think it's a splendid...

The Sneaky Snake has an attitude of entitlement and selfishness. He encounters Faith, the Butterfly from book 1, The Complaining Caterpillar and decides to change his life and along with that, gets a new name and attitude.

The book is a show-and-tell involving 6 stuffed animals called The Stitches. Each section focuses on one character and we are introduced to 3 things they have. The story is written in a very simple rhyme scheme that is fun to read and keeps the attention...

Age range 9 to 12Introduce a new generation of readersto the man who wrote the phenomenally beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit.J. R. R. Tolkien for Kids takes young readers through the exciting life of the man who created amazing new worlds...