Big Books for Early Education

Kaplan's selection of big book sets provides informative lessons for storytime reading. The colorful illustrations will help students develop their listening comprehension skills as they gather around the reading rug. From captivating stories of adventure to classic tales of animals and humans alike, you'll find the books you need to mesmerize the whole classroom. Infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children will enjoy the interactive, award-winning books that spur creativity and invite dramatic play.

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Children's Favorite Big Books - Set of 6
Children's Favorite Big Books - Set of 6
Item: 71544
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$169.95
3 years & up. Start reading the classic with this timeless set of Children's Favorite Big Book Set. Encourage your children to ask questions or talk about their favorite characters. This set is a great addition to any book collection, promoting literacy and early vocabulary. Set of 6.
Rhythm and Rhyme Big Books - Set of 6
Rhythm and Rhyme Big Books - Set of 6
Item: 71546
Status: In Stock
$169.95
3 years & up. The rhythm and rhyme of these engaging tales will delight all while teaching an assortment of important concepts. Set of 6 big books.
Math and Science Big Books - Set of 6
Math and Science Big Books - Set of 6
Item: 71540
Status: In Stock
$162.95
3 years & up. These big books engage the listener while building on multiple math and science concepts. Set of 6 big books.
Children's Favorite Classic Tales Big Books - Set of 8
Children's Favorite Classic Tales Big Books - Set of 8
Item: 47709
Status: In Stock
$175.95
2 years & up. Enjoy all of the classics with this wonderful set of Children's Favorite Classic Tales Big Books for Individual or Classroom Reading. Children will enjoy singing along, rhyming, and engaging with the bubbly illustrations. These predictable tales allow children to develop important literacy skills, early vocabulary, and confidence in their reading. For an extra activity, include instruments or a clapping pattern.
In the Small Small Pond - Big Book
In the Small Small Pond - Big Book
Item: 84355
Status: In Stock
$27.99
Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.
Triple Favorite Big Books - Set of 9
Triple Favorite Big Books - Set of 9
Item: 86748
Status: In Stock
$244.95
This big book set is filled with stories from favorite authors such as Eric Carle, Denise Fleming, Bill Martin, and Laura Numeroff. Children will be learning and laughing at these fun stories, wanting to read them over again and again. Set of nine big books.
In The Tall Tall Grass - Big Book
In The Tall Tall Grass - Big Book
Item: 61395
Status: In Stock
$27.99
Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall. By Denise Fleming. 32 pages. Big Book
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? - Big Book
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? - Big Book
Item: 84353
Status: In Stock
$27.99
Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals in this easy-to-read big book.
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? - Big Book
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? - Big Book
Item: 50626
Status: In Stock
$27.99
Big books by some of children's favorite authors: Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.
Up, Down, and Around - Big Book
Up, Down, and Around - Big Book
Item: 86736
Status: In Stock
$27.99
This whimsical book invites children to take a closer look at plants and gardening. 32 pages.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Big Book
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Big Book
Item: 34988
Status: In Stock
$24.99
Cause and effect take on a whole new meaning with these engaging, humorous books!
Caps for Sale - Big Book
Caps for Sale - Big Book
Item: 34989
Status: In Stock
$26.99
Perfect for young readers, this beautifully illustrated, classic story entertains children while using repetition to help them learn.
Eating The Alphabet - Big Book
Eating The Alphabet - Big Book
Item: 39824
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$26.99
This book exemplifies the qualities - rhythmic texts, repetivite words, dynamic illustrations, and engaging story lines - that make large-format books so useful in helping children to read and learn. Big book.
Down By The Station - Big Book
Down By The Station - Big Book
Item: 47700
Status: In Stock
$20.99
There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxi's and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.
Five Little Ducks - Big Book
Five Little Ducks - Big Book
Item: 82099
Status: In Stock
$20.99
When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother Duck sets out to find them. Includes musical notation.
Big Book Starter Set - Set of 5
Big Book Starter Set - Set of 5
Item: 47706
Status: In Stock
$135.95
3 years & up. Help your children develop early literacy skills with this engaging Big Book Starter Set for Individual or Classroom Reading. This book set includes a variety of themes each with descriptive and education vocabulary. Share this big book set with your class and show children a fun way to learn and love books. Encourage your children to ask questions about vocabulary they're unfamiliar with. Set of 5.
Wheels On The Bus - Big Book
Wheels On The Bus - Big Book
Item: 46759
Status: In Stock
$20.99
Children will enjoy the rhyming, cumulative tale accompanied by bouncy illustrations. Predictable tale allows children to develop important pre-reading skills.
The Napping House - Big Book
The Napping House - Big Book
Item: 18802
Status: In Stock
$26.99
The Napping House Big Book - A wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion in this tale.
If You Give a Moose a Muffin - Big Book
If You Give a Moose a Muffin - Big Book
Item: 34950
Status: In Stock
$24.99
Cause and effect take on a whole new meaning with these engaging, humorous books!
Flower Garden - Big Book
Flower Garden - Big Book
Item: 47722
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$26.95
An all-time favorite with amusing story lines, lively characters, and great pictures.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Big Book
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Big Book
Item: 85424
Status: In Stock
$27.95
Big book by some of children's favorite authors: Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.
It Looked Like Spilt Milk - Big Book
It Looked Like Spilt Milk - Big Book
Item: 61388
Status: In Stock
$24.99
The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Keeps children guessing until the end.
Down in the Jungle - Big Book
Down in the Jungle - Big Book
Item: 82103
Status: In Stock
$20.99
Animals get ready for a big dance in the jungle. Features die-cut pages.
Owl Babies - Big Book
Owl Babies - Big Book
Item: 20118
Status: In Stock
$27.99
18 months - 2 years. When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones… More »