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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

$17.99

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Board Book

$7.95

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Big Book

$27.95

With more than two million copies sold, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? has opened up a world of learning to a generation of children. For this edition, created for the twenty-fifth anniversary in 1992, Bill Martin, Jr., restored his text to its original wording. And Eric Carle created all new pictures--based on the originals, but clearer, brighter, and truer to the colors they represent.

Classic Board Books, Set of 10

$65.78

Board book format of best-selling classic children's books. Set of 10.

Classic Books-with-Holes Big Book, Five Little Ducks

$19.99

All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.

Classic Books-with-Holes Big Book, Old MacDonald

$19.99

Magical die-cutting draws the reader from page to page of colorful artwork. Soon, the story will be read, or more probably, sung by heart. To celebrate the quarter-centenary of this famous series, Pam Adams has created a vibrant new title, Sing a Song of Sixpence.

Classic Books-with-Holes Big Book, Ten Little Monkeys

$19.99

Through the use of die-cutting, this large-format book tells the story of the nursery rhyme Ten Little Monkeys . The holes in the pages are designed to draw the reader on through the book.

Classic Books-with-Holes Big Book, The Wheels on the Bus

$19.99

Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

Classic Books-with-Holes Big Book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

$19.99

Magical die-cutting draws the reader from page to page of colorful artwork. Soon, the story will be read, or more probably, sung by heart. To celebrate the quarter-centenary of this famous series, Pam Adams has created a vibrant new title, Sing a Song of Sixpence.

Crazy Hair Day Big Book

$24.99

Stanley Birdbaum couldn't be more excited. He has rolled and wrapped and dyed his hair. He has dipped it and sprayed it and made it, well, perfect. He is ready to celebrate Crazy Hair Day at school. But when Stanley saunters up to the classroom, he learns, to his horror, that Crazy Hair Day is . . . next week. To make matters worse, today is School Picture Day, and everyone is expected to line up for the class photo! What's Stanley to do?

Curious George® Learns to Count from 1 to 100 Big Book

$28.99

Curious George is a good little monkey, and always very curious. Now George is curious about numbers. Counting from 1 to 10 is easy, but can he count all the way to 100? George has picked the perfect day to try. It's his town's 100th birthday today and everyone is coming out to celebrate! In this large format, paper-over-board book each page features familiar objects for children to count. A perfect book for celebrating counting, numbers and the 100th day of school.

Eating the Alphabet Big Book

$26.99

In brilliant watercolor collages, Lois Ehlert introduces young readers to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from A to Z. Clearly labeled and easy to identify, the favorites in the collection include apples, bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes--as well as some less common edibles.

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Big Book

$26.99

As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.

I Went Walking Big Book

$26.99

These catchy stanzas frolic through the Australian author Sue Williams's simple, funny read-aloud picture book that tracks a crazy-haired boy's stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so on, and before he knows it, he's being trailed by the entire menagerie! The Australian illustrator Julie Vivas brings the parade to life in lovely, lively watercolors—when the pink pig looks at the boy, for example, the boy sprays off his muddy body with a hose. Big type, repetition, friendly art, clean design—and the visual guessing game created by introducing each animal only partially at first—make this beloved tale a winner at story time.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Big Book

$24.99

his oversize (15- x 17-inch) big book edition is the perfect size for sharing in a classroom. This book is a great first introduction to Mouse, the star of the If You Give series and a perennial favorite among children. And with its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is perfect for beginning readers and story time! If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim...

In the Small, Small Pond Big Book

$27.99

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn

In the Tall, Tall Grass Big Book

$27.99

If you were a caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass, what would you see? Beginning in the morning and ending as the moon rises above, this full-color backyard tour is one no child will want to miss. An ALA Notable Book, School Library Journal Best Book, American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, and Booklist Editors' Choice.

Mouse Paint Big Book

$26.99

One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “Walsh's cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that's great fun as well as informative.”--School Library Journal

One Duck Stuck Big Book

$24.99

One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, manage to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? Bright, spirited illustrations by Jane Chapman enhance this one-of-a-kind counting tale by Phyllis Root — a feast of sounds and numbers sure to have listeners scrambling to join in the slippery, sloppy fun.

Over in the Meadow Big Book

$24.99

Candlewick has selected OVER IN THE MEADOW to be a BIG Book because it exemplifies the qualities—rhythmic texts, repetitive words, dynamic illustrations, and engaging story lines—that make large-format books so useful in helping children to read and learn.

Planting a Rainbow Big Book

$26.99

This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. Lois Ehlert's bold collage illustrations include six pages of staggered width, presenting all the flowers of each color of the rainbow.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? Big Book

$26.99

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 illustrator.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

$17.99

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!

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Board Book

$7.95

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!

Read Aloud Classics™ 10-Topic Set

$469.70

Read Aloud Classics™, Animals

$44.97

The Animals topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

Dog and His Reflection
Hercules and the Stables
The Lion and the Rabbit

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, Growing Things

$44.97

The Growing Things topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

The Enormous Turnip
Jack and the Beanstalk
Demeter and Persephone

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, My Five Senses

$44.97

The My Five Senses topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell
The Bremen Town Musicians
The Blind Man and the Elephant

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, My Neighborhood

$44.97

The My Neighborhood topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

Rapunzel
City Mouse and Country Mouse
The Elves and the Shoemaker

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, Myself and My Family

$44.97

he Myself and My Family topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

The Ugly Duckling
The Crowded Hut
Pinocchio

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, Safety

$44.97

The Safety topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

The Three Little Pigs

Chicken Little

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, Staying Healthy

$44.97

The Staying Healthy topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

Stone Soup
The Gingerbread Man
Rip Van Winkle

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, Transportation

$44.97

30 classic stories from around the world introduce young learners to diverse genres and academic vocabulary. Teacher's Guides for each Topic Set help develop oral language and foundational reading skills; they explore each book's genre, connect the books to their topic, and offer cross-text analysis questions. Each set includes 3 lap books (10" x 10") and a 4-page Teacher's Guide.

Read Aloud Classics™, We Get Along

$44.97

The We Get Along topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Little Red Hen
The Lion and the Mouse

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Read Aloud Classics™, Weather

$44.97

he Weather topic set includes 3 lap books (10” x 10”):

Tom Sawyer Paints the Fence
Arachne the Weaver
The Wind and the Sun

A 4-page Teacher's Guide is also included to help develop oral language and foundational reading skills. It explores each book's genre, connects the books to their topic, and offers cross-text analysis questions. Support for English learners, writing prompts, and extension activities are also included.

Sheep in a Jeep Big Book

$26.99

A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book. "The bright-colored pencil drawings and lean text make this a great choice for preschool story times, as well as for beginning readers who want a funny story".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations.

Silly Sally Big Book

$26.95

Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun! Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. . . . Be prepared to read this one a thousand times!"--Booklist (starred review)

The Doorbell Rang Big Book

$24.99

ach ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made in this beloved classic. This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. This oversize edition (14 3/4 by 17 1/2") makes it easy to share the book in a library or classroom. "Refreshing, enjoyable, and unpredictable."—School Library Journal Pat Hutchins is the celebrated creator of numerous award-winning books for children, including Rosie's Walk, Titch, and Don't Forget the Bacon! The Doorbell Rang was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association.

The Empty Pot Big Book

$25.99

The Empty Pot has sold more than 300,000 copies in hardcover and paperback. Now, in a big book format ideal for Demi's lavish art, this classic favorite can be shared with a whole group of children at once! This is a story about a boy who loves flowers but is unable to grow one in the emperor's contest. Demi's exquisite art and beautifully simple text show how Ping's seeming failure is turned around in this satisfying tale of honesty rewarded.

The Gingerbread Boy Big Book

$26.99

The classic tale of the old couple, with no children of their own, who bake a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Just as the little old woman is about to take him from the oven, he slips away and runs out the door past a cow, a horse, a group of threshers, mowers, etc. All follow in hot pursuit until the gingerbread boy meets up with a wily fox, and "at last and at last he went the way of every single gingerbread boy that ever came out of an oven . . . He was all gone!" A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone's broadly humorous color wash drawings. Of the eight editions of this well-known story now in print, this hilarious version is the most delectable." School Library Journal, starred "Galdone has already proven many times over that he is perfectly at home with those traditional nursery tales that are still preschoolers' favorites, and his expressive, unassuming style just right for their very young audience. . . . Children will follow along breathlessly . . . right up to that last snip snap snip when the Gingerbread Boy goes "the way of every single gingerbread boy that ever came out of an oven.

The Great Kapok Tree Big Book

$26.95

Exhausted by his efforts to chop down a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rain forest, a man falls asleep under the tree, and the creatures living in the tree come out to plead with him not to destroy their home.

The Grouchy Ladybug Board Book

$9.99

As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners. For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else. Readers will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn't always the best option.

The Little Red Hen Big Book

$26.99

Galdone's dynamic, amusing pictures add much humor to the familiar tale of the industrious hen and lazy cat, dog, and mouse.

The Napping House Big Book

$26.99

In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.

The Very Busy Spider Board Book

$11.99

Everyone loves The Very Busy Spider! Now this popular book reaches even younger audiences with a brand new board book format featuring thermographic pages and a raised spider web that grows from a simple line to a beautiful creation which children can feel themselves. Full-color collage illustrations.

The Very Busy Spider, Hardcover

$21.99

The farm animals try to divert a busy little spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness. The pictures may be felt as well as seen.

Three Billy Goats Gruff Big Book

$26.99

The three goat brothers brave the terrible troll in a colorful version of the classic tale.

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		Chair Storage Pocket Chart $9.19
		Colored Paper Chart Tablet, 24" x 32", 1 1/2" ruled $16.49
		Duet Grading Pen, Red/Blue $1.05

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