Books

Baby Code!  (read reviews)

How do you explain coding to a baby? By showing how it’s all around them, and how they can take part in it, of course! By using items common in a baby’s world, like a teddy bear and electric train, these charming board books full of bright, colorful illustrations are the perfect introduction to coding for babies and their caregivers–and are sure to leave them wanting to learn more!

Bizarre Birds

Did you know some birds sound like chainsaws and other birds look like frogs? That Atlantic Puffins can fly up to 55 miles an hour? Or that tailorbirds sew their nests together using spider webs? Learn all about these birds and more in this Level 2 reader about the strangest birds all over the world, from the tiniest hummingbirds to the biggest ostriches, featuring full color photos on every page! Learn about bizarre birds from all over the world.

The Biggest Pumpkin  (read reviews)

Plant a prize-winning seed and help it grow! Join Gavin as he attempts to win first place at the local fair by growing the largest gourd in the world! Children will learn how to plant, fertilize, and pollinate a seed just as Gavin does. With the help of his friends and neighbors, Gavin becomes an expert on pumpkins. Through advice and hands-on experience, he learns how to care for his garden. Full of helpful facts and easy tips, this is an educational and amusing story that emphasizes the skill involved in gardening. A perfect companion for the classroom, this book teaches children about the science of cultivation and the commitment required to care for a living plant.

Chicks! (read reviews)

When a family brings home chicks from a local farm, they must do everything they can to make sure their feathered friends thrive in their new environment. With the help of their knowledgeable parents, the children provide the baby chicks with food, water, warmth, and proper shelter. Young readers will chirp along happily page after page, learning to read as they watch the fuzzy little chicks grow into downy adult chickens, who will eventually lay eggs of their own!

The Giant Hug  (read reviews)

How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course!

Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev’s adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning’s charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.