Children's Books
Children's Books, Leveled Readers, Phonics Readers and Big Books
Phonics Readers, Big Books, Leveled Readers, and Books with CDs
Phonics readers give children opportunities to sound out letters and letter combinations and ultimately recognize words. Sounding out words can lead to reading entire books, and phonics readers are designed to help students do so as they progress through their phonics reading series. Modern Curriculum Press offers several sets of Phonics Practice Readers to assist students and educators at each stage of the phonetic process of learning to read. These readers address short vowels, long vowels, blends and digraphs. Skill Station Readers are also available from Modern Curriculum Press to develop phonetic awareness. The Itty Bitty Phonics Readers Series by Creative Teaching Press provides 36 readers, each with 10 pages. Children get a sense of accomplishment from finishing an entire book after practicing with each small reader’s text and drawings.
After mastering phonics readers and practicing sight words, big books are often a next step for emerging readers. Many students find it exciting to move from small readers to big books and encouraging them to feel this way can help generate a continued interest in reading. Big books are easy for young readers to handle and view, plus they stimulate big enthusiasm for reading with the stories, illustrations, and activities they contain. Candlewick Press offers a series of Sesame Street big books, including Watch Out for Banana Peels, which features Grover, and Hooray for Our Heroes, which features Big Bird. These big books can capture children’s attention by providing additional stories related to the familiar television show. Other big books are also available to address student’s diverse interests and encourage them to practice reading, with Teacher Created Resources offering sets of themed big books for voracious readers.
Leveled Readers by Scholastic, Newmark Learning, Frog Street Press and other publishers help educators guide students through increasingly challenging texts. Each of the 3-2-1 Learn Student Editions by Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt offer students activity pages that cover four curriculum areas and are applicable to their lives. Other leveled readers, such as the Little Leveled Readers Box Sets by Scholastic come as a set of small books appropriate for the reading level indicated. Leveled readers have been carefully assessed for difficulty in order to assign the correct level to them, making it easy for educators to offer students appropriately challenging reading assignments.
Books with CDs can be a particularly useful supplement to phonics readers, big books, and leveled readers. Books with CDs help students match sounds to words as they look at the book and listen to its accompanying CD. Try the Read Listen and Wonder Series by Candlewick Press for K-2 readers interested in the natural world.
Books for Reading Classrooms and Books on Other Subjects
Classroom books, including books for reading classrooms and books on other subjects such as those with content for Science and Social Studies courses, can supplement phonics readers, big books, and leveled readers or replace them at more advanced levels.
Classroom favorites such as Amelia Bedelia, Stuart Little, and Anne Frank: Life in Hiding by Harper Collins are interesting reads as well as great books for discussion because they are relatable and many people are familiar with them. Classic books such as Curious George at the Baseball Game or The Little Red Hen by Houghton-Mifflin also work well for inspiring discussion and are sure to continue to become student favorites. Class Packs of books also help educators bring interesting texts into the classroom. Houghton-Mifflin offers a Classic Fairy Tales Set containing six books, Scholastic offers a Spotlight on Literary Elements set that contains six copies each of eight student books, and Edupress offers My Alphabet Book Pack of 10 so that each student can have his own copy of the classroom text. There’s a classroom favorite, classic, or classroom set available to meet every classroom reading material need.
Learning to read is about sounding out words, recognizing sight words, understanding sentences and so on, but students can also learn about other subjects alongside their reading progress. Books like Surviving the Dustbowl by Teacher Created Resources and The Human Body Pop Up Book by Carson Dellosa can teach students about social studies and science while they practice reading skills.
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The Boy Who Grew Flowers, Pack of 3
Barefoot Books
$30.97Rink 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...$30.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$30.97Subtotal: -
Emilys Tiger, Pack of 3
Barefoot Books
$30.97Watch out - Emily is off and running again! This little girl has a problem with her temper, and every time she gets angry she turns into quite the little tiger. This quirky picture book addresses behavioral issues with humor and an emphasis on...$30.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$30.97Subtotal: -
The Beeman, Pack of 3
Barefoot Books
$30.97Told from the viewpoint of a child whose Grandpa is a beekeeper, this rhyming text offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the behavior of bees, including: where they live, how honey is made, and what a beekeeper does. Children will love...$30.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$30.97Subtotal: -
Off We Go to Mexico!
Barefoot Books
$10.99Travel to Mexico and discover its many wonders, from the amazing monarch butterflies in the Highlands to a mariachi show in the village square. The rhyme and lyricism of the text is complemented by educational endnotes about the history of the country,...$10.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$10.99Subtotal: -
Bear in Sunshine, Pack of 3
Barefoot Books
$27.97Enjoy the seasons with Bear, as he partakes in a different activity for each kind of weather. The rhyme and humor of the text help to introduce the concepts, and a two-page spread of the four seasons offers a recap at the end. Pack of 3 identical books...$27.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$27.97Subtotal: -
Bear's Busy Family, Pack of 3
Barefoot Books
$27.97Meet the rest of Bear's family and learn about all of their busy activities. Smell, touch, taste and sound are all familiarized in this rhyming text, and there is a full spread family tree at the end. Pack of 3 identical books.Key Features : i : In print...$27.97Qty in Cart: 0Price:$27.97Subtotal: -
Toddler Tools Board Books, Set of 12 Books
Free Spirit Publishing
$120.88Daily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging "times" that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the...$120.88 -
Learning About You & Me Board Books, Set of 8 Books
Free Spirit Publishing
$80.92Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to...$80.92 -
Literary Text Grade 5 Set 1: 10-Book Set
Teacher Created Materials
$120.90Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate...$120.90 -
Literary Text Grade 4 Set 1: 10-Book Set
Teacher Created Materials
$120.90Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate...$120.90 -
Literary Text Grade 1 Readers Set 1 10-Book Set
Teacher Created Materials
$80.90Encourage beginning readers to develop a love of reading! These exciting fiction storybooks contain high-interest text, vibrant illustrations, diverse characters, and a variety of genres to keep children engaged. Ideal for story time at home or in the...$80.90 -
Literary Text Grade K Set 1: 10-Book Set
Teacher Created Materials
$63.91Set the foundation for reading success! These beautifully illustrated, entertaining books appeal to today's beginning readers and celebrate diversity and inclusion. Motivate students to want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres...$63.91 -
Me Reader Peppa Pig
Pi Kids
$35.99Join Peppa Pig and her amazing family and friends on a reading adventure! Eight illustrated books featuring come packaged with a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and...$35.99 -
Me Reader Disney Modern, 8 Books
Disney®
$35.99Have an adventure with characters from Disney and Pixar favorites like Toy Story, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and more! Eight illustrated books featuring come packaged with a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press the...$35.99 -
Early Rising Readers Weather Theme Set
Newmark Learning
$76.00Instill a love of reading with these award winning emergent readers - Teachers choice Award! Each book is 16 pages and measures 7" x 6-1/2". Each set includes 12 books.Key Features : i : Levels AA, A and B books support young learners as they develop...$76.00 -
Early Rising Readers Transportation Theme Set
Newmark Learning
$76.00Instill a love of reading with these award winning emergent readers - Teachers choice Award! Each book is 16 pages and measures 7" x 6-1/2". Each set includes 12 books.Key Features : i : Levels AA, A and B books support young learners as they develop...$76.00 -
Early Rising Readers MySelf and My Family Theme Set
Newmark Learning
$76.00Instill a love of reading with these award winning emergent readers - Teachers choice Award! Each book is 16 pages and measures 7" x 6-1/2". Each set includes 12 books.Key Features : i : Levels AA, A and B books support young learners as they develop...$76.00 -
Early Rising Readers My Neighborhood Theme Set
Newmark Learning
$76.00Instill a love of reading with these award winning emergent readers - Teachers choice Award! Each book is 16 pages and measures 7" x 6-1/2". Each set includes 12 books.Key Features : i : Levels AA, A and B books support young learners as they develop...$76.00 -
Early Rising Readers My Five Senses Theme Set
Newmark Learning
$76.00Instill a love of reading with these award winning emergent readers - Teachers choice Award! Each book is 16 pages and measures 7" x 6-1/2". Each set includes 12 books.Key Features : i : Levels AA, A and B books support young learners as they develop...$76.00 -
Sometimes When Series 4-Book Set
Free Spirit Publishing
$64.96Help young kids work through big feelings with this four-book set. The stories are easy for kids to understand and grounded in research from an author with over 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. Each book includes information in the back...$64.96