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Kids will explore our world by learning about the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. Fun songs like “Smelly Feet” and “Can You Name These Sounds?” make learning about the five senses entertaining and fun! We will talk about “favorite” and “not so favorite” smells, learn about sound waves, foods that taste sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, and so much more!

Its stars and stripes ripple and wave. It’s the United States flag, and Americans have flown it for more than 200 years. Join seamstress Mary Pickersgill for a trip through time to see how this symbol of freedom came to be.

Why is Ivy counting one hundred stickers? Follow along as Ivy and her classmates celebrate the 100th day of school. Pairs with the nonfiction title Celebrating the 100th Day of School.

Come along with a young boy and his family as he throws colors to celebrate Holi. Leveled text help young listeners join in on exciting Holi traditions. Pairs with the nonfiction text CelebratingHoli.

Rosh Hashanah means a fresh start in the Jewish culture. We see how one family celebrates this day of new beginnings. Pairs with the nonfiction text Celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting by 7s. Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally in the...

A brilliant collection taking an in-depth look at our world from the incredible coral reefs to the dangerous volcanoes, plus a bonus nature-themed poetry collection for the whole family to enjoy. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four...

Can you grow your dinner in your backyard? Emergent book explorers will hear simple text and learn about the foods that can be grown in a garden. Pairs with nonfiction title What a Garden Needs.

The teddies - clever Buddy, brave Sunny, sweet Sugar, and wise Reginald - have managed to find a child. Life with Darling is far better than any they’ve known. But something's not right - the promised bliss of Forever Sleep hasn’t come. And they are kept a secret from Darling’s mother, hidden underneath the child’s bed in the dusty darkness.

Part memoir, part call to action, this young readers’ edition dives into the inspiring life of the late U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings—from childhood through his time as chairman of the House Oversight Committee—and his tireless fight for justice. Growing up as the child of former...

She may be a miracle, but she’s no Proper Young Lady! It isn’t easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but it’s particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can’t...

Dive into the captivating world of ancient heroes with Our Young Folks Plutarch, where Rosalie Kaufman skillfully adapts Plutarchs timeless biographies for a younger audience. Written around 100 AD, Plutarch’s Lives offers a rich tapestry of personal stories that reveal the essence of great Greek and Roman figures. As Kaufman notes in her preface, “The lives which we here present in a condensed simple form are prepared from those of Plutarch.” This collection emphasizes character over mere historical events, showcasing anecdotes and memorable quotes that illuminate the ...

"The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that...

Nhia and his neighbors take care of the community garden together.

This nonfiction book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool.

From the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us comes a warm-hearted story about the meaning of home and the power of friendship to help you become your truest self. Families come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are joined by birth, and other times they...

Leaders can be all sorts of people, like your teacher or your coach. They help us to be good citizens.

Rules and laws keep us safe, but they also help us to be good citizens. Engaging and leveled text help young listeners understand why we have rules.

Zap is a monster who comes from afar in a red rocket ship from a faraway star! Zap is an alien who doesn't speak the local language, and communicates with his friends in his own special way. So when he gets teased by a stranger, how can his friends tell him they love him?

“Nye at her engaging, insightful best.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Acclaimed poet and Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than eighty original and...