Every kid deserves a shelf of books they'll carry into adulthood.

Kingdom of Verse is a new release from illustrator Owen Cyclops, collecting centuries of English poetry with illustrations that make Shakespeare and Dickinson feel alive for a five-year-old. A Boy Named Isamu follows a quiet day in the childhood of sculptor Isamu Noguchi, teaching kids to slow down and really look. D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths has been the definitive introduction to mythology since 1962. Brambly Hedge gathers Jill Barklem's seasonal stories of mice in the English countryside, with illustrations so detailed kids find something new every read.

Loog Mini Acoustic Guitar. A real three-string guitar sized for kids. The simplified setup means they're playing actual songs in minutes, not just making noise. Get it here

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The Phonics Shelf. Toddlers Can Read's ABC flashcards, Uncle Goose's blocks, and more View the drop

Toddlers Can Read

ABC Sound Flashcards

26 double-sided cards that teach the sound each letter makes, with a picture to match.

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Uncle Goose

Classic ABC Blocks

28 basswood blocks, hand-made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with letters, numbers, and animals.

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Books

Bob Books: Set 2

12 decodable stories in one hardcover, built from three-letter short-vowel words.

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Lovevery

The Reading Skill Set - Part 2: Words to Books

7 phonics games and 13 decodable books covering kindergarten and first-grade reading.

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