Early years / early learning concepts

Book SynopsisHelp preschoolers and kindergartners strengthen their social-emotional skills through this expertly crafted workbook for ages 3-6. Combining 100-plus stickers, engaging puzzles and open-ended activities, this 192-page activity book introduces kids to key social-emotional topics including friendship, cooperation, teamwork, sharing, patience and self-care.Preschoolers and kindergartners will practice identifying emotions, using language to express feelings, and placing themselves in situations that call for kindness and empathy. Hidden Pictures puzzles, mazes, stories, letter tracing, counting and more kindness-related activities will help kids understand how to be a caring friend, neighbor and citizen. Bonus crafts, recipes, stickers and note cards offer more hands-on ways for kids to put kindness into practice.For over 75 years, Highlights has encouraged kids to grow into their best selves—Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident—through books and activities designed to nurture empathy and support social-emotional learning.

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Book SynopsisPennies, worthless? Non-cents! Hot off the minting press, Penny feels like a million bucks. But as other coins and bills are spent while she sits forgotten, she begins to doubt her value. She is too small to slot-surf with Quarter. Even penny candy sells for a dime! Refusing to be short-changed, she sets out to find her purpose at any cost. Readers will laugh at a wealth of money puns, learn a basic lesson on US currency, and discover that self-worth is truly priceless.

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Book SynopsisGive little learners the foundation they need for school and life with this essential collection of activities from veteran preschool teacher Katie T. Christiansen. Using her years of experience developing curriculum, she has curated 75 easy hands-on projects centered on the most important skills children should practice between the ages of 3 and 5- from literacy, math and science to gross and fine motor skills and social emotional mindfulness. Best of all, these activities require minimal preparation and use affordable, everyday items, so they’re perfect for busy, budget-conscious caregivers and educators. Harness the power of learning through play with projects like the Alphabet Mystery Can, which helps children learn about letter sounds to prepare them for reading, and the Outdoor Colour Changing Volcano, which is an explosive introduction to simple science concepts. The My Feelings Sensory Bottle teaches little ones to identify and talk about their different emotions, and the Rip and Snip Tray helps develop hand strength and dexterity for an easy transition to writing. With Katie’s expertise and balanced approach to early childhood education, , plus tips for individualising activities for each unique learner, this must-have resource will give you the tools to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

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Book SynopsisCount along with Ten Little Reindeer and watch as they disappear! Ten little reindeer as the Christmas lights shine, along came a snowman and then there were…nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little reindeer all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more reindeer disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile reindeer buttons to help children count how many little reindeer are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in reindeer toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Reindeer.

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Book SynopsisDevelop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with a fresh twist on a classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic. This edition features bilingual Vietnamese-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisDevelop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with a fresh twist on a classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic. This edition features bilingual Simpilifed Chinese-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisBabies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. This edition features bilingual French-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisBabies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. This edition features bilingual Hmong-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisBabies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. This edition features bilingual Simplified Chinese-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisBabies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. This edition features bilingual Vietnamese-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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Book SynopsisFrom budgeting to spending, from credit cards to gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts!When Lucy’s aunt gives her a card—the plastic kind—for her birthday, Lucy knows just the blinged-out sweatshirt to spend it on. She plunks the card down at the store, but, cringe, it comes up short! Wait, what’s the difference between a gift card and a credit card? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards.Trade Review"Kote’s illustrations capture the emotions and diversity of Lucy and Julian’s neighborhood well...The financial lessons are sound and clearly conveyed...An important lesson in both finance and in weighing wants versus needs." —Kirkus Reviews"For the intended audience, this title aptly covers important financial literacy elements. Adults trying to instill some important fiscal lessons will appreciate the opportunity to share this book with young spenders as well. Informative without being preachy, this story will be of interest to young shoppers who want to experience financial independence, but need to learn some important lessons in money management first." —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisFrom budgeting to spending, from credit cards to gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts!When Lucy’s aunt gives her a card—the plastic kind—for her birthday, Lucy knows just the blinged-out sweatshirt to spend it on. She plunks the card down at the store, but, cringe, it comes up short! Wait, what’s the difference between a gift card and a credit card? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards.Trade Review"Kote’s illustrations capture the emotions and diversity of Lucy and Julian’s neighborhood well...The financial lessons are sound and clearly conveyed...An important lesson in both finance and in weighing wants versus needs." —Kirkus Reviews"For the intended audience, this title aptly covers important financial literacy elements. Adults trying to instill some important fiscal lessons will appreciate the opportunity to share this book with young spenders as well. Informative without being preachy, this story will be of interest to young shoppers who want to experience financial independence, but need to learn some important lessons in money management first." —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisJoin Bee on a trip through the meadow in search of the hive in this interactive adventure, filled with touch-and-feel textures, lift-the-flaps, and peek-through pages!Little ones will love to join Bee on an adventure through the meadow in search of the beehive. Bee sees some flowers, and children can lift the flap on each to see what’s underneath. Bee then meets Caterpillar on a branch, where there are leaves to lift and peek under each. The next friend that Bee meets is Ladybug, who blends in with the mushrooms that children can peek under. Bee then sees Worm and finally Firefly, right before it’s time for bed.With die-cut, touch-and-feel textures, peek-through pages, and lift-the-flaps throughout, this book is an interactive, tactile adventure!

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Book SynopsisJoin Frog on a trip around the pond and through the rainforest, filled with touch-and-feel textures, lift-the-flaps, and peek-through holes!Little ones will love to join Frog on an exciting adventure around the pond and through the rainforest. Frog is sitting on a lily pad in the pond, and children can lift the flap on each lily pad to see what?s underneath. Frog then meets Hummingbird, where there are flowers to lift and peek underneath. Then he meets Snake and Monkey, and at the end of the day, Frog meets Moth before going to sleep. With die-cut, touch-and-feel textures, peek-through holes, and lift-the-flaps throughout, this book is an interactive, tactile adventure!

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Book SynopsisFrom opening the hook-and-loop fastener to access the pages of this book to learning how to use the other fasteners such as a snap, button, and a zipper, this hands-on book helps children develop fine motor skills and practice weather-appropriate independent dressing in an engaging and friendly way.Inspired by the Montessori method of education, this board book focuses on practical, hands-on learning. Young readers learn how to fasten and unfasten a button, zip and unzip a zipper, open and close a snap fastener, and tie and untie a shoelace using a clear, step-by-step approach.My World is an engaging series inspired by the Montessori method of education where each title features hands-on, practical learning. Enthusiastic young learners can explore many exciting topics presented in creative, unique formats.

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Book SynopsisThis new interactive peekaboo board book features black-and-white photographic images of adorable babies and toddlers, felt flaps in florescent colors, and a die-cut cover!This interactive peekaboo board book is just right for babies and toddlers! The little ones in the story are playing peekaboo, and young readers can search for the children by finding their eyes, ears, noses, and toes! Toddlers can lift the felt flaps throughout the book and copy the children’s actions, which encourages active learning. Opening and closing the soft felt flaps helps to promote hand-eye coordination, too. The adorable black-and-white photographs, die cuts, and super-bright flap colors will keep children entertained and engaged. 

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Book SynopsisFlip the flaps, move the sliders, and trace the trails in this bright, quirky board book about dinosaurs!Where will Little Dino play today? Flip the flaps, move the sliders, and trace the trails in this bright, quirky board book about dinosaurs!

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Book SynopsisYoung readers will learn to count from 1 to 20 with this interactive touch-and-trace book of numbers from the My First Home Learning series.Using their finger, children can trace each grooved number from 1 to 20 and explore its shape. With numbers to trace and simple addition problems to complete, this book has plenty for little ones to discover. An exciting and tactile introduction to numbers, counting, and simple addition.My First Home Learning is an exciting, interactive way to keep children engaged during homeschooling and distance or remote learning. Young readers will strengthen their knowledge of early concepts, such as colors, numbers, letters, and first words, as well as familiarize themselves with objects and animals in nature and around the home. Engaging photographs and simple prompts make this series an ideal choice for educational bridge activities.

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Book SynopsisYoung children learn the lowercase letters from A to Z with this interactive touch-and-trace book from the My First Home Learning series.Using their finger, children can trace each grooved letter and explore its shape. With each letter in the alphabet to trace and words to learn, this book has plenty for little ones to discover and learn. An exciting and tactile introduction to the world of writing!My First Home Learning is an exciting, interactive way to keep children engaged during homeschooling and distance or remote learning. Young readers will strengthen their knowledge of early concepts, such as colors, numbers, letters, and first words, as well as familiarize themselves with objects and animals in nature and around the home. Engaging photographs and simple prompts make this series an ideal choice for educational bridge activities.

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Book SynopsisYoung readers can explore the United States of America in this informative alphabet book that features important people, famous landmarks and key moments throughout its history. Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisA first introduction to the human body for curious toddlers. With layered die-cuts throughout.The human body is an amazing machine! Take a look inside and learn all about how it works with this interactive layered die-cut board book. Simple callouts, such as "hair," "ear," "arm," and "bones," invite even the youngest reader to explore the workings of the human body. Topics covered include the movements of our body parts, the five senses, the way in which blood flows through the body, the internal organs that the human body contains, and the different types of bones that are found throughout the body. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this first introduction to our bodies is perfect for the youngest children.

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