Concepts - Kids Fiction

Readers learn with Clara about how waterfalls are formed and the support they provide to the living creatures around them. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title All About Waterfalls for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.Author: Denzel T. CarterISBN-10:...

Our weather may change, but certain tools have stood the test of time. Amos introduces what a weathervane is, and how it interacts with wind. Readers learn about directions, and how wind coming from certain directions mean certain things. This fiction title is paired...

The science of web building is explored in this narrative about Spider. He needs to build a new web because a storm has ruined his old one. Students learn about adaptive behavior in nature. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title A...

Mia is a great example for how we should approach rainy days. She's learned all about the water cycle and how it helps the Earth. She knows how to use a rain gauge and how to prepare for a rainy day, which to her,...

Sara helps readers understand that Harvest Day can be many days, depending on the vegetable or fruit, and the seasons of planting and ripening. She goes throughout one harvest day, helping out on her family farm. Different vegetables are introduced along with their curing...

Thrilling, anticipated trips are a great way to teach children how to count and use calendars. An exciting trip to the zoo is used in this story. One by one the days pass, and readers will count down to the anticipated day with Giant...

A juicy, plump tomato awaits Lily as all her work is finally coming to fruition. Readers follow along as her tomato plant grows, until it is time to enjoy the rewards. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title My Tomato Plant for...

Readers count along with Sara as she takes a pony ride in a corral. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Ponies and Horses for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.Author: Joanne RandolphISBN-10: 1499496176ISBN-13: 9781499496178Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2015Pages: 8Format:...

Sam learns that his family is going on a trip. It's a new experience for him, as he has to get used to a new person who's taking care of him. Readers will see how Sam overcomes this new experience, and how he counts...

Priya is ready for her first day of first grade. She counts how many students she already knows, and how many students she does not know. She tours the school, learning all it has to offer. She even runs into her stepmother, who teaches...

Some of Nature's greatest engineers are teeny little insects. Wanda the wasp is a builder. Readers follow along while she gathers the tools that she needs to create a place to call home. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title A Wasp's...

Amy's class is doing a very nice thing. They're donating various kinds of books to the classroom library. They count how many of each they give, which ends up being a sizable gift. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Our Classroom...

Rosa loves painting and she is ready to make a new masterpiece. She counts her brushes and sets out all her tools. She adds water to get the colors she needs. She adds more water to make the colors lighter. This fiction title is...

Readers meet a lovable squirrel as she is getting ready for the encroaching winter. She gathers up her food supply and counts each item along the way. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Squirrels and Nuts for connecting across texts and...

It's playtime and Max is taking stock of his troubling toy box. He's looking through 10 toys to find his truck. Readers count along with the sequential text until Max finds what he needs. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title In...

It's Pet Day at school and Henry and his classmates are all excited. They create a graph that illustrates all the different animals that attended. Readers learn the important steps of caring for their beloved animals. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction...

A trip to the farm introduces basic math and technology concepts to a group of excited students. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title My Farm for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.Author: Richard TanISBN-10: 1499495897ISBN-13: 9781499495898Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Readers will learn about the tools and steps required to create a garden, which also happens to attract Beth's favorite insect. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title Flowers in My Garden for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.Author: Branca...

A classic children's' tale is at the center of this imaginative romp into engineering and technology. Don goes with his big sister Aisha to her class for the day. They're holding the Three Little Pigs Engineering Challenge. Will certain kinds of huff and puff...

Readers will learn about the big contributions that little things make, by watching Worm go about his day. He aerates soil and plays a part in breaking up leaf debris. Readers will learn about the interplay between Worm and other creatures. This fiction title...

It's time for Wanda to take care of her plants. She planted flowers and vegetables. Young readers follow along as she counts her trips between the faucet and her prized plants. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Water and My Garden...

A great mystery is afoot when something special goes missing from Jamal's party. Counting and comparison help Jamal realize which of his new wood blocks is missing. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Wood Blocks for connecting across texts and comprehension...

All the great things about summer are summed up in this fun narrative about counting. Readers follow along as Joe enjoys all his favorite things, including ears of corn and hot dogs. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Corn in the...

Pip and Lulu can't wait to get outside and play in the snow. They count snowflakes and snowmen and play on their sleds. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title We Sled in the Snow for connecting across texts and comprehension through...

The growth cycle of a carrot is explained as Pedro gets to plant his favorite vegetable. With a little hard work and supplying the right conditions, his crop comes to fruition. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title All About Carrots for...

Seasons, life cycles, and math concepts are combined in this narrative about pumpkin picking. There are plenty of reasons to be excited about Fall including that harvest of big plump vegetables. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Pumpkins in the Fall...

Robin shows readers the importance of having a perfect place to live and how to make it. She uses items and tools that she finds in nature to create a perfect nest. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title A Bird's Nest...

A day in the kitchen with Ari's grandmother is fun, especially when potato pancakes are the result. Ari helps Grandma count ingredients and follows along as Grandma turns ordinary potatoes into a deliciously different dish. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title...

The thundering, lightning, and dark ominous clouds of a storm can be a really scary thing. Joe's mom helps him understand how clouds and thunder are created while they make some cookies. The cookies are in the shape of clouds and lightning bolts. Joe...

George and Jen help readers learn about portions in this tale about a favorite fruit. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title All About Bananas for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.Author: Richard TanISBN-10: 1499495307ISBN-13: 9781499495300Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2015Pages:...

Demarco introduces readers to art and technology themes, as he learns to draw circles. When his own hand-drawn circles are personally dissatisfying, Demarco gets some help from his mother and her trusty tablet. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Circles on...

Readers count along with Dwayne as he sees new animals on safari. Dwayne and his family notice the long necks on the giraffes and their long black tongues. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title The Life of a Giraffe for connecting...

A sweet black cat named Sue lives in an empty lot. She watches as a house is built, from scratch to finish. Builders use tools and engineering to create a new home. Readers will love the ending, as Sue gets her own new home...

Watching your child doubt themselves can be one of the most painful parts of parenting.Does your child say "I can't" before even trying?Do they give up quickly when something feels hard?Do they compare themselves to others and feel "not good enough"?You want them to...

Penny and the Pier is a sweet and heartwarming picture book about Penny, a lovable golden retriever, and her day by the water with Diane and her dad. Filled with sunshine, family moments, and gentle adventure, this charming story reminds young readers that sometimes...

Everywhere and nowhere, at no particular time or space, floating in the nothingness there were a bunch of ... shapes.Follow along with Square and others in this story of self-acceptance, belonging, and empowerment in diversity.Author: Michelle RosenISBN-10: 183418424XISBN-13: 9781834184241Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/24/2026Pages: 24Format:...

Sofia and the Mystery of the Stripes invites young readers to think like scientists as they explore the power of noticing patterns. When Sofia spots something curious, she begins asking questions, making observations, and looking more closely at the world around her. With gentle...

Struggling with manners at the dinner table?You are not alone, and you are not doing anything wrong.Tillie Mannershell's Table Time is a simple, playful story that helps turn everyday meals into a chance to practice manners together in a way that actually feels doable.Instead...

Franny's Perfect Food Patterns is a delightful picture book that helps children discover the magic of patterns through food, fun and animals! Designed with preschool and kindergarten classrooms in mind, this engaging story combines colorful illustrations, playful repetition, and easy-to-follow examples to introduce one...

Originally published in France by Editions du Sevil as Qu'est-ce que c'est?Author: Alain Crozon,Aurelie LanchaisISBN-10: 1840592443ISBN-13: 9781840592443Publisher: Milet PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2000Pages: 16Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 10.56h x 4.58w x 0.41d

'Believe in yourself, for you are unique!'In this ever-changing world our children are bombarded with 'image' driven ideals of what is accepted as normal, or what we should aspire to be.The reality is we are all unique and should be proud of it.Stripey Enid...

El dia de Dlee en el preescolar está empezando un poco duro. Todo sigue yendo mal. Dlee está experimentando emociones de tristeza y locura, todo al mismo tiempo. Ella trata las soluciones obvias, gritando y pateando pero se lastima a sí misma mientras lo...

On each page an object is hidden within the picture. Children will develop logical thinking and reasoning skills by interacting with the story. Subject: finding an object.Author: Soo-Hyeon KimISBN-10: 1925186555ISBN-13: 9781925186550Publisher: Big & SmallLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.10w x 0.20dAccelerated...

El Arenero is an illuminating, unique and creative story that represents the world in its authentic form of diversity. The children in this book are all from different races and cultures. Through this story, children are taught to celebrate and accept differences. The Sandbox...

Luna lives her life with Joy. But during a moment of sadness, Joy disappears. Luna finds herself unable to see life as she had seen it with Joy. Join Luna as she tells her story about the day she lost Joy. Mommy & Me...

Through the clever use of rhyme and metaphor, the story explores the homey neighborhood of Jasmine Simone, Sarah, Nicholas, Henry and Linda. Friends forever, they embark on a treasure hunt for rocks and soon discover the beauty found in nature and in themselves. Jasmine...

This adventure takes place in Memphis, Tennessee. It's about a single father raising his young daughter, who loves the outdoors. So this year he decide to enter them in the "Annual Kite Contest" downtown on the river. Working late hours made him miss several...

Join Mommy Duck's humbling adventure in finding her baby ducks together with friends she has met along the way. This story inspires fellows of all ages to just trust the process and have faith in Jesus.Author: Marilyn ClipseISBN-10: 1728331897ISBN-13: 9781728331898Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2019Pages: 38Format:...

Playground Pals was developed to help in the Education of children ages Pre-K - 1st grade in all basic areas including Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The premise behind the book series is to show that we can all be friends no matter...

Playground Pals was developed to help in the Education of children ages Pre-K - 1st grade in all basic areas including Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The premise behind the book series is to show that we can all be friends no matter...