For Ages Birth to Age 5: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Grow a Reader Special: Hello Spring!
Staff Favorites
Wondering what book to pick for a individual or classroom read-aloud? Try these staff picks updated monthly.
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Grow a Reader: Virtual Classes, Activities, & More
Grow a Reader classes and materials are designed to help build a child's brain and develop a love of books and reading.
Virtual Grow a Reader Classes
Grow a Reader Packs
Check out these packs to get your little reader started with core learning skills.
Singing
Make some music with this Grow a Reader pack! Songs present children with new words, building their vocabulary.
Talking
Use this Grow a Reader pack to get talking! When you talk with your young child, they hear the sounds of the languages you speak and can learn what words mean as you point to and label things.
Writing
Check out this Grow a Reader pack to show your child that writing is fun and to improve their writing at the same time, setting them up for success in the future.
Reading
Use this Grow a Reader pack to develop your little one’s love for reading. It is never too early to start reading to and with a child! Words can be found everywhere in our daily lives.
Playing
This Grow a Reader pack will take them to new and exciting words. Playing gives young children practice at thinking symbolically and using their imaginations.
For Parents & Caregivers
So, You Want to Be a Foster Parent
Book Corner Columns
On Order Books
On Order for Children 0-5
Ready.. Set.. Launchpad!
Playaway Launchpads are tablets preloaded with educational (and ad-free) apps, books, and games.
Launchpads are available for preschool and elementary ages and can be checked out for two weeks.
