Everybody has a secret. Mine's a little different though. I didn't even know about it until the first day of swim class in seventh grade. You see, I'd never been allowed to go in the water before. As it turns out, swimming comes naturally to me. very naturally. In fact, so naturally that you might even say... well, it's true. Here's my secret: I figured out that I'm a mermaid! (Youth)

A BIPOC girl procrastinates and makes excuses to not do something she's never done before- climb a tree. (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

Join the tiny seed on the adventure as it becomes a giant flower. (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

Carried aloft by the autumn wind, the tiny seed, along with other bigger seeds, travels far over the world. The journey is perilous: one of the bigger seeds is burned by the sun; another falls into the ocean; still another is eaten by a bird. Even after those that are left have landed on fertile ground and begun to grow, danger is near: one small plant is stepped on; one little flower is picked; but the tiny seed keeps growing almost unnoticed.(Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

The Twins' Blanket, is about siblings, sharing, and growing up--starring a Korean-American family--and is now celebrating its 10th Anniversary! These look-alike twins have always shared everything―their room, their toys, a crib, and, since the day they were born, a blanket. But as they grow into new beds, they need new blankets, too. Now they face a new dilemma: they don't know how not to share. Told from the perspective of two five-year-old's, The Twins' Blanket playfully illuminates squabbles and affection between young siblings. Yum's minimalistic art astutely captures these twins' emotions as they toss, turn, and tug their new and old blankets―and embrace their growing independence.(Family and Well-Being)

Bring emergent curriculum to life! Step out of your usual scripts and use innovative practices as you respond to children's budding interests. The Unscripted Classroom encourages creativity and flexibility as you observe, interact with, and teach children to better support their passion for learning. A valuable way to learn about teaching is to watch master teachers at work and understand why they do what they do. Filled with stories from teachers sharing their own experiences, The Unscripted Classroom reveals why teachers responded to children's ideas and classroom events in particular ways. These stories will inspire you to think creatively as you observe, reflect, and respond to children. An overview of emergent curriculum philosophy, an examination of creativity in the classroom, and observation and planning forms are included.(Parent Resource)

An array of amazing animals and a rollicking rhyming story provide the perfect introduction to the letters and sounds of the alphabet from A for Alpaca to Z for Zebra. (Animals)

Learn to count to ten and back again with this funny rhyming story about a birthday party with some very unusual guests. (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the jungle?(Animals)

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. None of them had noticed that someone else was there. Sleeping in that cave was a VERY cranky... When four friends encounter a cranky bear, they decide they must cheer him up. Moose, Lion and Zebra's outrageous ideas all backfire, which leaves it up to poor, plain Sheep to deal with this beast, who just wants a quiet place to sleep. Whatever will she do?(Animals)

Follow the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.(Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

Follow the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.(Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

Follow the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.(Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

Let's help feed the Very Hungry Caterpillar in this jam packed Literacy Kit filled with excitement for the whole family.

There are so many to spend a cool fall day! Welcome fall with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

There’s so much to do On a bright spring day When warm weather melts Winter snow away. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he and his friends explore all that the spring season has to offer! Young readers will learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like watching clouds change shapes, feeling cool rain on your skin, sniffing fresh blooming flowers, and so much more! Complete with Eric Carle’s signature illustrative style against a simple text in large, clear type, this book introduces children to a season of growth, novelty, and beauty in an imaginative way. (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

There are so many ways to spend a chilly snow day! Welcome winter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!(Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to search for various veggies with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From a bright orange pumpkin to a tiny green pea, tasty snacks are hidden throughout the story for readers—and their favorite caterpillar—to find! (Early Learning, Nature and Steam)

The Very Cranky Bear has an itch to scratch! The first time we met Bear, his cave was invaded by four playful animals, and this made him cranky. In The Very Itchy Bear there is just one creature bothering him ― a persistent flea ― and it's it's making him very itchy! Bear runs over land and sea to escape the affections of this energetic insect, but Flea won't let him go ― he just wants to keep saying hello! When Bear does successfully get rid of Flea, he finds that he . . . misses him? A beautiful and improbable new friendship is born!(Animals)

The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back! There's music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bear's friends help him find the perfect instrument to play?(Animals)

A very sneaky Fox and a very sleepy Bear set off to explore other places for Bear to call home. The train tunnel is too loud, even if the double doors are nice. The hollow tree's high ceilings are great, but the bats are not. The oceanfront option has great views ― great, but damp. Could it be that sleepy Bear's own cozy cave is the perfect home after all?(Animals)

There's a monster in the jungle and it's gobbling up the trees! It sounds like a job for the very super bear! (Animals)

Nokomis walks to protect our water, and to protect all of us. (Culture and Community)

Nokomis walks to protect our water, and to protect all of us.(Culture and Community)

Feelings come and feelings go. I never know what they'll be. Silly or angry, happy or sad- They're all a part of me!(Family and Well-Being)