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PreK Emotional Interactions
Our ENGAGING INTERACTIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD collections are designed to enhance interactions between teachers and students in Birth through Five classrooms with multicultural stories that foster social emotional and instructional development.
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A Morning with Grandpa
By Sylvia Liu, Christina ForshayA Morning with Grandpa
By Sylvia Liu, Christina ForshayView DetailsIn this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.
A Special Goodbye (Confetti Kids #12)
(Dive Into Reading)By Samantha Thornhill, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Mei learns how to cope with the closing of her parents' flower shop with the help of her best friends.
Bein' with You This Way
By William Nikola, Michael BryantPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBein' with You This Way
By William Nikola, Michael BryantView DetailsAn African American girl and her friends play together and learn that despite their physical differences, they are all really the same.
Benji, the Bad Day, and Me
By Sally J. Pla, Ken MinBenji, the Bad Day, and Me
By Sally J. Pla, Ken MinView DetailsSammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like.
Calling the Water Drum
By LaTisha Redding, Aaron BoydCalling the Water Drum
By LaTisha Redding, Aaron BoydView DetailsA moving story about a family's attempt to flee Haiti in a boat, and a young boy who bravely learns to navigate a new world through playing his drum.
Catching the Moon
The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball DreamBy Crystal Hubbard, Randy DuburkePaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCatching the Moon
The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball DreamBy Crystal Hubbard, Randy DuburkeView DetailsThe spirited story of Marcenia Lyle, the African American girl who grew up to become "Toni Stone," the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team.
Destiny's Gift
By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Adjoa J. BurrowesPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDestiny's Gift
By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Adjoa J. BurrowesView DetailsDestiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound.
Drum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!
By Mayra Lazara Dole, TonelDrum, Chavi, Drum! / ¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!
By Mayra Lazara Dole, TonelView DetailsWho says girls can't play drums? The beat of Chavi's congas livens up her entire neighborhood. When she's not picked to drum in Miami's Calle Ocho festival, she decides to do something about it!
Elizabeti's Doll - Bebop
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HalePaperback: $10.50 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageElizabeti's Doll - Bebop
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleView DetailsA young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.
Elizabeti's School
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleElizabeti's School
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Christy HaleView DetailsIn this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.
Family Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezFamily Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezView DetailsA bilingual poetry collection by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet, celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences.
Una colección bilingüe de poesía del difunto Francisco X. Alarcón, aclamado poeta chicano, que celebra los días de la semana y las experiencias cotidianas de la infancia.
Flap Your Hands
A Celebration of StimmingBy Steve AsbellHardcover: $20.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFlap Your Hands
A Celebration of StimmingBy Steve AsbellView DetailsThis fascinating, groundbreaking picture book by an autistic creator celebrates stims--the repetitive movements that provide focused stimulation to people on the autistic spectrum.
If I Were a Tree
By Andrea Zimmerman, Jing Jing TsongIf I Were a Tree
By Andrea Zimmerman, Jing Jing TsongView DetailsTwo siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.
Juna and Appa
By Jane Park, Felicia HoshinoJuna and Appa
By Jane Park, Felicia HoshinoView DetailsFrom the creators of the award-winning picture book Juna's Jar, comes a new magical tale where Juna embarks on a journey to help her biggest hero--her Appa!
Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash / Marisol McDonald y la fiesta sin igual
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosMarisol McDonald and the Clash Bash / Marisol McDonald y la fiesta sin igual
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosView DetailsIn the follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award Honor-winning Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina, everyone's favorite mismatched heroine turns eight and throws a fabulously mismatched party.
Marisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el monstruo
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosMarisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el monstruo
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosMarisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosView DetailsMismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
Bilingual English/Spanish.Music Time (Confetti Kids #4)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Henry tries to find a place where he can practice his drums without disturbing his mom.
No Mush Today
By Sally Derby Miller, Nicole TadgellNo Mush Today
By Sally Derby Miller, Nicole TadgellView DetailsThe sweet story a young girl who rebels against eating mushy cereal for breakfast every day by leaving her parents and baby brother to spend the day with her grandmother, then realizes home isn't so bad after all.
Pablo's Pet (Confetti Kids #9)
(Dive Into Reading)By Sheri Tan, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Pablo learns to deal with the loss of his much-loved pet fish.
Rainbow Weaver / Tejedora del arcoíris
By Linda Elovitz Marshall, Elisa ChavarriOut of Stock This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageRainbow Weaver / Tejedora del arcoíris
By Linda Elovitz Marshall, Elisa ChavarriView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. A young Mayan girl isn't allowed to use her mother's thread to weave, so with a little ingenuity she discovers how to repurpose plastic bags to create colorful weavings. Based on an actual recycling movement in Guatemala.
Sam and the Lucky Money
By Karen Chinn, Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa HuSam and the Lucky Money
By Karen Chinn, Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa HuView DetailsDuring Chinese New Year, a young boy encounters a homeless person and discovers that no gift is too small when it comes from the heart.
Sumo Joe
By Mia Wenjen, Nat IwataSumo Joe
By Mia Wenjen, Nat IwataView DetailsIn this sweet and funny story, Sumo Joe and his friends enjoy pretending to be sumo wrestlers. But when his little sister wants to join their boy-only game, what should Sumo Joe do?
Sunday Shopping
By Sally Derby Miller, Shadra StricklandPaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSunday Shopping
By Sally Derby Miller, Shadra StricklandView DetailsEvery Sunday night a young girl and her grandmother go on an imaginary shopping trip in this delightful picture book.
The Buddy Bench (Confetti Kids #8)
(Dive Into Reading)By Gwendolyn Hooks, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Padma and her friends create a buddy bench, where kids can sit if they feel lonely and need a friend.
The Closet Ghosts
By Uma Krishnaswami, Shiraaz BhabhaThe Closet Ghosts
By Uma Krishnaswami, Shiraaz BhabhaView DetailsWhen a young girl named Anu has trouble adjusting to her new home and school, she calls upon Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, for help vanquishing the ghosts in her closet.
The Electric Slide and Kai
By Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell JohnsonThe Electric Slide and Kai
By Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell JohnsonView DetailsKai is the only member of his family who can't get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.
The Happiest Tree
A Yoga StoryBy Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth JeyaveeranOut of Stock This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Happiest Tree
A Yoga StoryBy Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth JeyaveeranThe Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Mei's little brother is turning 100 days old and there will be a big party. Mei is determined to find the perfect gift for the special day.
What I Like and Don't Like
By Barbara M. Flores, Elena Castro, Eddie HernándezWhat I Like and Don't Like
By Barbara M. Flores, Elena Castro, Eddie HernándezWhere On Earth is My Bagel?
By Frances Park, Ginger Park, Grace LinPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageWhere On Earth is My Bagel?
By Frances Park, Ginger Park, Grace LinView DetailsA young Korean boy gets a craving for a New York bagel and goes on a journey to fulfill his hunger.
Zain's Super Friday
By Hena Khan, Nez RiazZain's Super Friday
By Hena Khan, Nez RiazView DetailsJoin Zain and his dad on a special visit to their local mosque to attend jumu'ah prayers in this heartwarming picture book from the author of Under My Hijab.
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