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Oink
A comical story akin to Five Minutes’ Peace about a very busy bath. Pig is having a lovely bath. In come Sheep, Cow, Horse….They are very noisy! What can Pig do to make them go away? Pig must think of something smart and quick. View →
Olive
Who is the real giant in this wordless retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk? Perspective is everything in this visual exploration of what big and small can mean. Olive, the little girl climbing the beanstalk, is small in comparison to the giant who lives in the… View →
On My Own Biography
Engage readers’ interest and imagination! These award-winning biographies feature full-page illustrations. Written in story format, each book features pivotal episodes that reveal what kind of person the subject is (or was) and how he or she came to be famous. View →
On the Move
Take readers on unique transportation journeys—narrated by vehicles and even by fuel itself! First-person points of view provide intriguing perspectives on the vital roles that vehicles and fuel play in our lives and in the global economy. Rich back matter provides more detail on the… View →
Phonics Fun
Reading is a blast in these hilarious books! Learn about letter sounds with sentences that get more complex as you read. The wacky rhymes and colorful art will make phonics fun! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary uses his trademark wit and humor to engage emergent readers in… View →
Phonics Fun Decodables — Level 1
Decodable text has never been more accessible! Interesting storylines, charming art, and phonics lessons based on the Science of Reading help developing readers grow their skills. Level 1 introduces consonants, short vowels, and long vowels. View →
Phonics Fun Decodables — Level 2
Explore exciting stories, rich illustrations, and engaging characters, all while building phonics skills. With a focus on vowel teams and consonant blends, Level 2 helps young readers build skill and confidence in reading. View →
Phonics Fun Decodables — Level 3
Find the joy of reading while building phonics skills through engaging stories and original illustrations. In Level 3, readers will strengthen foundational skills and learn new phonics, with a focus on longer stories, affixes, inflectional endings, and silent letters. View →
Pirates in Class 3
Join Class 3 on a pirate adventure in their own classroom! An imaginative treasure hunting story unlike any other. “Someone’s at the window,” said Alex. “Psssssst, open up!” The children gasped. It was a… pirate!… View →
Pom and Pim
Pom and Pim go outside. It’s hot. The sun is shining. What luck! Pom and Pim’s day is full of ups and downs, and luck both good and bad. Is eating a huge ice cream truly a good idea? Is it really bad luck that it’s raining? Or is it good luck…? A wonderfully simple… View →
Pops
A warm and comforting board book about the bond between grandfather and child, from award-winning author and illustrator. A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year 2023. A small hand in a big one, big boots and little, some food from the garden,… View →
Pull Ahead Books — Biographies
Help kids honor world heroes with this beginning biography series. Conversational text introduces young readers to figures with lives of true character. The simple, easy-to-follow text is supported with illustrations and photographs on each spread. View →
Queen Bee
Beena loves all things royal, which is why her friends call her Queen Bee! Join Bee on her everyday adventures in this early chapter book series fit for young queens and kings. View →
Rainbow Hands
When a young boy paints his nails with his mom’s nail polish, he discovers the most important thing of all: the magic of being his true self. As the long late summer day stretches ahead of them, a young boy eagerly looks forward to his favorite… View →
Reading Gems Phonics
Reading Gems Phonics is for children who are learning their letters and sounds. Simple, engaging stories provide gentle phonics practice. Each book includes phonics-based activities and games to aid comprehension and extend learning. Designed to support a child’s… View →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Alphabet Explorers Classroom Library
Children need several different means of identifying letters. As well as learning to read and write all letter forms, it’s essential they discover letter names and sounds. The Red Rocket™ Alphabet Explorers boxed set features 30 8-page books—individual… View →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Blend Explorers Classroom Library
Once children have individual letter and sound association knowledge secure, the next essential literacy skill is the blending of consonants to make onset blends. The Red Rocket™ Blend Explorers 22-book boxed set introduces 22 common consonant combinations where… View →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Decodable Explorers
Red Rocket™ Readers Decodable Explorers offer a structured literacy approach at the emergent level. Readers will grow in confidence as they progress from the first book to the last, acquiring new skills and putting them to work in an authentic way. Like all Red… View →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Sound Explorers Classroom Library
Some letters commonly make more than one sound. Exploring hard, soft, long, and short letter-sounds and having that knowledge secure is an important skill for emergent students to master. The Red Rocket™ Sound Explorers 26-book boxed set introduces the alternative View →
Rissy No Kissies
A lovebird who doesn’t like kisses?! Rissy’s friends and family wonder if she’s sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can one little lovebird show everyone that there’s no one right way to show you care? View →
Rosie Saves the World
Rosie can’t wait to start doing good deeds to save the world. But as she helps the people in her neighborhood, she is soon so busy saving the world that she doesn’t have time for her own family! It turns out, though, that the greatest acts of tikkun olam—repairing… View →
Ruby and Graham
Ruby LOVES HAVING FUN, while Graham LOVES ORGANIZING. In their own unique ways, they make sure that Acorn Wood is a beautiful and lively… View →
Ruby Valentine
Deep in the heart of Heartland live Ruby Valentine and her trusty parrot Lovebird. Ruby’s favorite day of the year is Valentine’s Day—she loves to say “I love you” and make cards and treats to deliver to everyone in her town. These heartwarming picture books make… View →
Sasquatch and Squirrel
Deep in the forest, Strawberry the Sasquatch is very happy on her own. She keeps busy doing all the alone things a Sasquatch does: sneaking, dance moves, foraging, haircare, and more. But one day Nutty, a snack-loving squirrel, comes along. Maybe they can hang… View →