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Early Literacy Essentials: Fun Tools to Build a Love of Reading from the Start
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items Spark a lifelong love of reading with playful phonics games, engaging alphabet books, hands-on letter tracing, and creative storytelling prompts. This collection helps early learners connect sounds, letters, and words through joyful, meaningful activ...
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Books for Little Learners
Interactive Reading Tools
Alphabet & Phonics Play
Books for Little Learners
Board books, picture books, and read-aloud favorites that introduce rhythm, rhyme, and rich vocabulary—perfect for building early literacy and bonding during storytime.
This book is a bedtime favorite! The rhymes are hilarious, the illustrations adorable—my kids giggle every time. Perfect for winding down with smiles.
See You Later, Alligator – Silly Picture Book
This book is pure fun! My kids love the silly traps and colorful pages. A playful story that fuels imagination and laughter every read-through.
How to Catch a Dinosaur – Fun Rhyme Adventure
This space book makes learning fun! My kids are obsessed with planets now thanks to the Cat in the Hat’s quirky, rhyming science journey.
There's No Place Like Space! – Cat in the Hat
This book is a treasure—literally! The shimmering scales and sweet message about kindness and sharing make it a must-read in our home.
The Rainbow Fish – Classic Tale of Sharing
This playful story never gets old! My kids laugh every time at the silly chain of events. A must-have for every storytime shelf.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Classic
This classic story of perseverance is perfect for little hands. My kids love the colorful illustrations and “I think I can” mantra. Timeless and encouraging!
The Little Engine That Could – Board Book
This boxset is a toddler favorite! The books are sturdy, colorful, and just the right size for little hands. Great for introducing basic concepts early.
My First Library – 10-Book Boxset for Kids
Interactive Reading Tools
Pointer wands, story retelling props, whisper phones, and felt storyboards that bring books to life and support active engagement during reading time.
These mini pointers are a classroom favorite! Great for group reading or interactive lessons—kids love using them, and it keeps learning playful and focused.
Retractable Teacher Pointers – Fun & Functional
This felt board brings our stories to life! My toddler loves sticking pieces on and retelling tales. It’s portable, reusable, and sparks so much imagination.
Foldable Felt Story Board for Preschool Fun
This big felt board is a storytelling win! It’s sturdy, foldable, and perfect for hands-on learning and pretend play—my kids use it daily.
Large Double-Sided Felt Flannel Board for Toddlers
This talking dictionary makes learning words exciting! My kids love hearing the words aloud and matching pictures. It’s playful, interactive, and builds vocabulary effortlessly.
TA-DA! Talking Picture Dictionary – Interactive Word Learning Fun
This felt board set keeps my kids busy for hours! They love creating forest stories and learning animal names. A perfect hands-on, screen-free activity.
204-Piece Forest Animal Felt Story Set
Alphabet & Phonics Play
Letter magnets, phonics puzzles, tracing cards, and songs that help kids recognize letters and sounds in fun, hands-on ways that stick.
These reusable books are handwriting magic! The grooved pages guide tiny hands perfectly, and my kids actually ask to practice. A must-have for early writers!
Magic Grooved Reusable Writing Practice Set
This workbook keeps my preschooler engaged for ages! Tracing, letters, and fun activities all in one—it’s a game-changer for learning through play.
Learning Busy Book – Tracing & ABCs
This workbook keeps my little one engaged for ages! Tracing, letters, and hands-on fun—perfect for early learning, especially for sensory or Montessori-style learners.
Preschool Learning Workbook: Tracing & Letters
This kit is a total lifesaver! It makes getting ready for kindergarten fun and hands-on. My 4-year-old feels so confident and excited to learn!
Learning Resources Kindergarten Readiness Kit 4+
These flashcards make phonics click! My child loves the fun games, and it’s been amazing for building confidence with blends, digraphs, and vowel sounds.
Phonics Flash Cards 20-Stage Learn-to-Read