Early Childhood Education
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Elizabeth Crary, Marina Megale I Can't Wait, 2nd Edition
These second edition stories help 3 to 8-year-olds learn to solve social problems effectively and compassionately. Because the stories are interactive, kids are encouraged to consider several different ways of solving problems. If children don't like how the stories turn out, they can go back and try another method. Amy is having fun jumping on the mattress, but Luke wants a turn. (And he wants it Now!) What can Luke do? What can Amy do?
$13.95
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Tracey J. Vessillo, Mike Motz I Can't, I Won't, No Way!: A Book For Children Who Refuse to Poop
A Book for Children Who Refuse to Poop "I Can't, I Won't, No Way!" is a must have for parents and children coping with the intensity of bowel withholding. This book can be a critical tool for both parents and children attempting to navigate their way through one of the most frustrating aspects of the toilet training process.
$16.95
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Cheri J. Meiners I Listen: A board book about hearing, understanding, and connecting
Early listening skills lead to understanding and belonging. “I hear things all around me. Talking is a special sound I hear.” Listening is a critical communication skill that builds a child’s attention span and leads to understanding. This simple but powerful board book helps toddlers see why listening is important, understand what it means to be a good listener, and recognize how listening benefits everyone. At home and at school, a little girl discovers wonderful sounds, kind words, new things to learn, and a sense of belonging. “When I really listen, I feel like I matter to someone. I show people they’re important to me.” Includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers and downloadable bonus activities.
$15.50
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Sam McBratney I Love It When You Smile
When Little Roo wakes up, he just feels grumpy. His mother tries everything to make him feel better, but nothing she does makes any difference. So how will a deep, wide, and muddy-at-the-bottom hole make Little Roo smile?
$13.95
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Shelly Anand, Nomi Ellenson, Erika Rodriguez Medina I Love My Body Because
Everybody has a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is your first home. And your body is different from everyone else's body! I Love My Body Because is a gentle and poetic picture book for the youngest readers about celebrating your own body and all the different, wonderful bodies that make up our world.
$23.99
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I Love My Daddy Because
The youngest nursery tots will appreciate how phrases and actions from their own experiences also apply to animal babies. This book begins with an affectionate scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to caregiving in animal families. "He sings me songs" shows a gray wolf and his cub. In concept, text, and art, these are among the most warm and reassuring lap books ever.
$9.95
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Wai Mei Wong I Love Myself
Even an ordinary day is full of little challenges, especially when you're a kid. Like when you're learning to ride a bike and you still need training wheels...so the other kids ride past you. Or when you jump in a mud puddle...but you fall in and get your pants wet. Luckily you can learn to be kind to yourself with a bit of practice. In this sweet picture book we accompany a child through their day, from morning to bedtime, as their inner self-portrayed as a cuddly imaginary creature-supports them in their endeavors. Some are harder than others, but the positive message of the text highlights how you can love yourself through big feelings, try something different, say no, and so much more.
$21.95
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Deborah Farmer Kris I Love You All the Time
Reassure children that they are loved and loveable no matter the ups and downs of the day with words of affirmation for kids.I Love You All the Time speaks to the power of caregivers’ steady love to help children develop confidence, resilience, and emotional agility with words of affirmation for kids. Parents and teachers want strategies for helping preschoolers manage their emotions. But to effectively teach emotional self-regulation strategies, children first need to know they are safe and loved—all the time. Even when they lose their temper, even when they stay up too late, or lose their shoes, or yell at their friend. The steady love of a caregiver can help children thrive, even when life is challenging. Written from the perspective of a caring adult speaking to a child, I Love You All the Time strengthens relationships by addressing the common childhood fear: Am I loved all the time? Its charming rhyme, words of affirmation for kids, and heartwarming message make the book perfect for storytime, home, the preschool classroom, and whenever children need a reminder that they’re loved.
$26.50
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Muon Thi Van, Jessica Love I Love You Because I Love You
What are all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do? And what does it look like when we voice it out loud? To be read aloud by one or even two people, this affirming prose demonstrates that love is a dialogue. Love is complex. Love is utterly simple. This is what love looks like."I love you because you tell the best stories. Because I love you, my best story is you."
$21.99
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Cheri J. Meiners I Play: A Board Book About Discovery and Cooperation
A look at the pleasures and discoveries of play. “When we all join in, I feel like I belong. Let’s play!” Play is the essential activity of childhood. When children engage in healthy play, they develop motor skills, express themselves through music and art, grow cognitively, and create imaginative worlds. This simple, expressive board book vividly shares with toddlers and preschoolers the pleasures and discoveries of play as it explores playing independently, observing others, playing side by side, sharing, taking turns, and cooperating.
$15.50
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Deborah Farmer Kris, Jane Massey I See You Care
Sharing food. Cleaning up a mess. Helping baby after they fall. In this charming board book, follow along as a toddler shows care and kindness to themselves and others. Rhyming text and bouncy rhythm engage little ones and make building an emotional vocabulary fun. I See You series Children thrive when adults see them and love them for who they are right now. These fun-to-read books provide ways of noticing and affirming how toddlers are growing physically, emotionally, and socially. Each book features a single toddler and takes place over the course of a few hours in a toddler's daily routine, covering themes of emotions, resilience, kindness, curiosity, physical growth, and self-expression.
$15.50
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Deborah Farmer Kris, Jane Massey I See You Smile
Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers express their emotions and help them develop an emotion vocabulary. Happiness, joy, contentment, excitement. In I See You Smile, a caregiver notices and acknowledges when their toddler uses body language to communicate these feelings, guiding adults at home to do the same. The rhyming text and bouncy rhythm engage little ones and make building an emotional vocabulary fun.
$14.95
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Deborah Farmer Kris, Jane Massey I See You Try
Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers try new things and build resilience. Toddlers are constantly testing their limits and trying new things. In I See You Try, a caregiver notices all the ways their toddler is trying and persisting throughout the day and celebrates little ones' growing skills. Rhyming text and bouncy rhythm engage little ones and make building an emotional vocabulary fun.
$15.50
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Cheri J. Meiners I Share: A board book about being kind and generous
A little girl finds she has plenty to share. “I have some special things that belong just to me. I want to get along. What can I do?” So begins this charming book that guides young children to see that sharing is their choice, why they might choose to share, and how sharing can be good for everyone. A little girl thinks about the way her family, her friends, and other children share with her—and how happy she feels when this happens. “I might think, ‘That’s how I want to be!’ I want to show that I care. So I may choose to say ‘Yes!’” Colorful scenes in a variety of settings help little ones see that everyone has “plenty to share.”
$15.50
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Cheri J. Meiners I Speak Up: A board book about self-expression and communication
A little boy learns to say what he wants, use kind words, and ask for help. “I love to talk with people!” announces the toddler narrator of this charming board book. Language is an essential communication skill and an important avenue for self-expression, meeting needs, conversation, problem-solving, and cooperation. “My friend and I talk about things we both like. We get along.” Through simple text and engaging, realistic illustrations, young children learn when, why, and how to speak up: in order to share feelings, wants, and interests; to say thank you and ask for help; and to offer kind words and feel a sense of belonging. Includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers and downloadable bonus activities.
$15.50
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Barney Saltzberg I Want to Be Mad for a While!
Discover a universally relatable story about one little cat who just wants to be MAD... at least for a little while! With gentle text and bold, vibrant illustrations, Barney Saltzberg encourages readers to "feel what they feel" and express their emotions, helping young ones develop key tools for social-emotional literacy. A must-have for any toddler caregiver. This book empowers children on the topic of anger, letting them know that it's okay to feel mad sometimes. Because after you let yourself feel mad... then you can start to feel GLAD! Reommended Ages 3 to 5
$14.95
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Julia Cook I Want To Be The Only Dog
In this funny and easy-to-relate-to story, see how Jake, Angus, and Kirby view their "siblings." Jake remembers what it was like when his life was perfect, and he was still the only dog. Angus hates being stuck in the middle. And Kirby just feels like she's always bossed around. Chuckle over the silly antics of these pooches while being reminded that siblings provide lifelong lessons in tolerance, patience, sharing, and conflict resolution...plus siblings make cleaning up a lot easier!
$15.95
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Elizabeth Crary, Marina Megale I Want to Play
A young boy considers eight ways to get someone to play with him, while the text encourages problem solving by looking at alternatives and possible consequences. Ages 4-8
$11.95
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld I Wish You More
The infallible team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld have combined their extraordinary talents to create this exuberant book of endless good wishes. Wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, laughter and peace. Whether celebrating life's joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet and uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age.
$22.50
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Hans Wilhelm I'll Always Love You
In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy progress happily through life together. One morning Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries her. The watercolor illustrations, tender and warm in color and mood, suit the simple text perfectly. Ages 3-7
$10.95
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Elizabeth Crary, Jean Whitney I'm Excited
Crary's series helps children and adults accept and acknowledge their emotions. It also helps them distinguish between feelings and actions. Even more important, the stories give kids several ways to cope with feelings. They also allow parents and teachers to discuss other situations in a nonjudgmental way. I'm excited helps young readers determine ways to express their excitement and energy appropriately.
$13.95
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I'm Frustrated
Too often kids' feelings get ignored. "I'm Frustrated" is part of the "Dealing with Feelings" series that helps children and adults accept and acknowledge their emotions. It also helps them distinguish between feelings and actions. Even more important, the stories give kids several ways to cope with feelings by utilizing the "choose-your-own-ending" format. They also allow parents and teachers to discuss other situations in a nonjudgmental way.
$13.95
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Lory Britain I'm Happy Sad Today
Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings Happy, and also sad. Excited, but nervous too. Feeling friendly, with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are natural, but they can be confusing. There are different kinds of happy - the quiet kind and the "noisy, giggly, jump and run" kind. And there are conflicting feelings, like proud and jealous, frustrated and determined. With gentle messaging and charming illustrations, a little girl talks about her many layered feelings, ultimately concluding, "When I have more than one feeling inside me, I don't have to choose just one. I know that all my feelings are okay at the same time". A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children explore their emotions, build a vocabulary of feeling words, know what to do if they feel overwhelmed, and more.
$26.50
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I'm Like You You're Like Me
This book teaches children tolerance and respect for others, listening, understanding, kindness, and cooperation. The simple text illustrations provide examples of ways children can cooperate, and appreciate one another. Bright, cheerful art adds depicts children of various backgrounds playing and working together. Suggestions for sharing and using this book, as well as activities to reinforce the concepts, appear at the end. With the focus on kindness, respect, and tolerance, this title is an appropriate teaching tool for an early-childhood environment. Leader's Guide sold separately. Ages 3 to 8
$26.50
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