Early Learning

All the students in Ms. Glass's class are doing a project for the 100th Day of School. Nancy finds a way to combine her project with a touching tribute to her goldfish, Goldy.

Based on the accidental death of the author's father due to a surgical mistake, Early Winter will help you to reconnect with your own feelings of loss and eventual acceptance. This book will make you laugh at times and cry at others as it takes you through the process of challenging loss and delivers you to a better place.

Nancy will have to do some fancy footwork to resolve her predicament in this latest Fancy Nancy story for beginning readers. Much to her dismay, Nancy has been chosen for the relay team in this year's Field Day at school. Despite her many natural talents, Nancy isn't much of a runner. She's afraid of letting her team down - especially after finding out that an unkind (that's another word for mean) girl in her class is on the team too. With a little help from her dad, Nancy tries her best, stands up for herself, and makes a new friend.

In this final edition of the Montessori at Home Guide series, Rachel Peachey addresses practical life skills that seem often forgotten: social skills and discipline. Learn how to gently guide your two- to six-year-old to develop basic social skills including "introducing themselves" and "how to interrupt politely" to more complex skills like "recognizing emotions in others". This book also discusses gentle parenting approaches to discipline, how to handle conflict, and many more parenting techniques inspired by Maria Montessori.

Almost everything about Valentine's Day is fancy... especially with Fancy Nancy! Mystery is in the air when Nancy receives a valentine from a secret someone. Join Nancy as she follows the clues to find out who it is—all in her trademark fabulous style, of course. Gorgeous stickers included!

There are so many issues surrounding starting school that parents struggle with: selecting the best school for their child (and knowing the right things to look for and questions to ask), preparing their child emotionally and practically for starting, knowing what must-haves to buy (and what not to buy!), navigating school settling-in procedures, coping with behaviour regressions at home, friendship issues, anxiety, tricky behaviour at school, school refusal and homework. This audiobook will address these.

The Spring Babies Library contains 5 level two readers from the popular "I Love Reading" series of books. Young readers will learn about puppies, kittens, kits (baby rabbits), foals and lambs. Each book is beautifully illustrated with bright, colorful photographs of each animal. Written by a former Kindergarten teacher and elementary school librarian, the "I Love Reading" series of leveled readers encourage early reading skills through high interest text and pictures. By bestselling children's author Cindy Bracken

Visiting all of the cute animals in the zoo is so much fun! In this easy nonfiction reader by bestselling author Cindy Bracken, young children will enjoy learning about baby giraffes, elephants, zebras, gorillas, cheetahs and more! Bright, colorful photo illustrations of each animal along with simple text will engage early readers. Makes for perfect shared reading or early independent reading.

What Shall We Do Today? Snips, Yips, and Marching Music Perfect for ages 6-9: Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most exciting adventure yet! What Shall We Do Today? Snips, Yips, and Marching Music is the latest installment in the beloved children's series that combines fun, friendship, and educational value in one delightful package. In this charming story, three best friends—curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya—embark on a surprise field trip to Greenleaf Garden Center where they discover the magic of seven special celebrations all happening on the same day: ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a delightful adventure that celebrates creativity, friendship, and cultural expression! Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this charming story in the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series combines reading fun with valuable life lessons. When curious Imani and enthusiastic Tommy meet their friend Maya at their favorite front steps, they're surprised by her spontaneous singing. What begins as a regular day quickly transforms into an extraordinary adventure as the children discover the joy of self-expression through song, the cultural heritage of tap dancing,...

What Shall We Do Today? Adventures with Aunt Zara Perfect for classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and independent reading for ages 6-9! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they embark on an unexpected adventure with Imani's fascinating chef aunt. When the three friends meet at their favorite front steps wondering what exciting activities await them, they never imagine the day will combine museums, cooking, and family fun all in one! In this delightful addition to the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series: Experience the wonder of International Museum Day...

Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in this delightful children's story that celebrates friendship, family, and the joy of discovery! Perfect for children ages 6-9, this engaging quick read follows three best friends as they discover the magic of five special celebrations all happening on May 15th. From classroom surprises to a heartwarming family barbecue, this story teaches valuable lessons about kindness, togetherness, and appreciation. What Your Child Will Discover: The importance of family bonds during International Day of Families The joy of giving through ...

Paris, France, is the fanciest city in the world. When Ms. Glass tells the class that the new student is from Paris, Nancy cannot believe her luck. Nancy brushes up on her fanciest French words. She is ready to make a new ami. (In French that means friend.) But Robert would rather talk about horses than the Eiffel Tower. Robert may not be as fancy as Nancy, but that doesn't mean they can't have fun!

Fancy Nancy takes a class trip to the aquarium and enjoys all the incredible sea creatures--that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit! With the help of her friends and her teacher, Ms. Glass, Nancy learns to overcome her fear of jellyfish and makes her teacher a special project to say thank you.

Building Equitable Early Learning Programs: A Social-Justice Approach gives educators the facts, examples, strategies, and approaches needed to create and sustain programs and practices that can best serve our communities.

Fancy Nancy is thrilled when Ms. Glass announces a class field trip: apple picking! Nancy is determined to find a perfect Gala apple for her dad - it's his favorite kind, and even the name sounds fancy! But what if that perfect apple is just out of reach? In the fancy footsteps of all of the Fancy Nancy books, Fancy Nancy: Apples Galore! will delight young listeners. With easy-to-understand narration, fancy fans will clamor for more!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fashion show? Fancy Nancy and Bree create magnificent costumes for their dolls, Marabelle and Chiffon, to wear at the "pring Fling fashion show. Join Nancy and Bree as they celebrate the season in this special storybook adventure!

Near the start of the 19th century, as the newly established United States looked outward toward the wider world, a group of eminent Protestant ministers formed a grand scheme for gathering the rest of mankind into the redemptive fold of Christianity and "civilization". Its core element was a special school for "heathen youth" drawn from all parts of the Earth, including the Pacific Islands, China, India, and increasingly, the native nations of North America. If all went well, graduates would return to join similar projects in their respective homelands.

"Understanding Your Child from 1 to 5 Years" by Tony Manrique Guzman, narrated by Gary Treadwell, is a comprehensive and engaging audiobook that serves as your go-to guide for navigating the crucial stages of your child's early development. Covering topics from physical growth to emotional and cognitive development, common illnesses, feeding strategies, handling specific situations, accident prevention, and vaccinations.

Do you want your child to get the very best start in their education, even before they go to school? Have you considered Montessori as the way forward and want to implement it at home? This audiobook is an essential guide to get you started! The Montessori approach to child development has been tried and tested for over 100 years and the results speak for themselves. Children are naturally engaged, thoughtful, resilient, and curious about the world around them and the Montessori method taps into that in ways that other methods cannot.