Books for Pre-K/TK

Thank You, Night

Thank You, Night follows a young boy who feels squeezed" and anxious, until he hears the soft sounds of nature at his bedroom window. Called by the brushing of leaves and the tapping of branches, he ventures outdoors and immediately feels his body begin to relax. Guided by Papa, the boy takes an evening walk through nature. The two simply notice what they feel, hear, and smell-and even what they think. This book helps children ages 4-9 gain the skills to cope with anxiety and regain balance as they interact with the world around them."

Thank You, Rain

When life doesn't go our way, it's time to practice gratitude and find our own inner harmony.Thank You, Rain follows a young girl who feels gloomy on a rainy day, until she and her brother hear the welcome sound of Dad returning home. With Dad's encouragement they all venture outdoors, despite the rain. The trio pauses to watch and listen to the raindrops, dance through puddles, and sing along to the rain's rhythm. They have so much fun, they can't wait to explore nature again-rain or shine. This book helps children ages 4-9 gain the skills to cope with disappointment and maintain a positive outlook.

When You're the New Teacher

Self-directed, self-paced professional learning teachers can use to build agency and improve their practice, with easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented in the classroom the next day.

Hesitant to Homeschool? Answers to 20 Common Questions

Answers to common questions and concerns for anyone considering homeschooling.

Gender-Inclusive Schools

Help gender-expansive students feel safe, included, and affirmed at school.

The Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon 6-Pack

Breathe new life into learning with this early childhood fiction 6-pack! This title about a daring chameleon helps adults balance structured learning time and free play. Foster a love of reading with six copies of this 6-pack of books and a useful lesson plan.

Delilah Can't Decide

Delilah Can't Decide helps children who struggle with decision-making anxiety by modeling the self-regulation skills needed to cope with worry and move forward. When Delilah's family splits up and takes two different hiking trails, she must decide which path to follow. The choice feels impossibly difficult, until she pauses to breathe and move her body, which helps her let go of her stress. Written by a therapist and mom, this lyrical and engaging story includes creative activities to get kids moving using the social and emotional learning (SEL) skills of breathing and gentle movement. It's a perfect addition to any home, classroom, or therapy office bookshelf.

There's Research for That

Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools

Written by leaders in the field of neurodiversity-affirming education, Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools empowers educators to help neurodivergent students thrive. It offers an accessible introduction to the history, context, science, and culture around neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Additionally, it contains concrete strategies for building school and classroom environments that support neurodivergent students.Chapters include tables and sidebars to help readers retain and reference important information. This book also provides real-world flavor in the form of vignettes of neurodivergent students and how educators support them. These features allow readers to contextualize what they've learned and feel confident as they implement change.

Positive, Proactive, Prosocial Behavior Management

Positive, Proactive, Prosocial Behavior Management gives K-5 teachers tools to build relationships with students, manage behaviors, and help students develop appropriate social-emotional skills. It offers a solution for teachers who struggle to meet educational goals because disruptive behaviors take up their time and attention.The first half of this book presents background information and research on prosocial skills and student behavior. It empowers readers to identify when behavior change is appropriate and when other considerations, such as culture and neurodiversity, may be relevant. The second half is a how-to manual that offers easy, effective ideas for reducing problematic student behaviors and building prosocial skills.

The Empathetic Classroom

The Empathetic Classroom goes beyond typical books on teacher well-being, focusing on holistic mindsets and strategies that support mental health in K-12 teachers and their students alike. Written by a teacher-turned-therapist, this approachable book uniquely offers a mental health perspective on classroom teaching. Maria Munro-Schuster shares tools for focusing on mental health in everyday practiceTeachers will benefit from sound advice on maintaining boundaries, confronting intrusive thoughts, responding to trauma, incorporating play into classrooms, and many other methods of remaining connected to themselves and their students. The conversational tone and relatable stories make this an easy, entertaining read.

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime Who Am I? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Mi Dia• Esta es la ronda del moral• Un unioco yo• Mis Sentimientos• Si te sientes muy feliz• Un dia sin sentimientos

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime How Does My Body Work? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Mis sentidos• Magnifico y asombroso• Mis cosas favoritas• Mi maravilloso cuerpo• Cabeza, hombros, piernas, pies• Este cerdito

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime Who Cares for Me? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Como ser buen amigo• En la falda de mama• Amigos como nosotros• Asi son las familias• Duerme, pequeno• AmigosThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of Who Cares for Me. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime

Exploration Storytime Where Do I Grow and Learn? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Dias de escuela• Hogares para todos• Lista para ir a la escuela• Casas• La pradera es mi hogar• Mary tiene un corderolThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of Where Do I Grow and Learn. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime Where Do We Live? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• Mi hermoso pais• La madre Hubbard• Una gran bandera• Una gran comunidad• Nuestro parque• Asi es nuestro paisThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of Where Do We Live. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime How Do We Make and Explore Our World? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Asi construimos• Que le dijo?• Formas de viajar• Asi viajamos• Ese Puente se cayo• El trenThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of How Do We Make and Explore Our World. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime How Do We Make and Explore Our World? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Asi construimos• Que le dijo?• Formas de viajar• Asi viajamos• Ese Puente se cayo• El trenThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of How Do We Make and Explore Our World. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime What Lives on Earth? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Descubrir el Jardin• Las coloridas aventuras de Cami y Sami• Mira como crecen las plantas!• Los animals crecen• En la granja de mama• Tenemos un jardinThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of What Lives on Earth. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime What Effects our Planet? 6-Book Spanish Set includes the following titles:• Tiempo extremo• Estrellita que alli estas• Ezra mira como esta el tiempo• Cambios en la tierra y en el Cielo• A ras del suelo• Viento en la colinaThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of What Effects our Planet. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Exploration Storytime

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing ReadersExploration Storytime 48-Book Spanish set includes titles covering the following eight themes:• Who Am I?• How Does My Body Work?• Who Cares for Me?• Where Do I Grow and Learn?• Where Do We Live?• How Do We Make and Explore Our World• What Lives on Earth?• What Effects Our Planet?These highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this comprehensive bundle provides a full year of learning and Storytime fun. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this mega Spanish set from the Exploration Storytime series!