College of Education and Human Ecology
Department of Teaching and Learning
Keep Books
The Joy of Learning to Read

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Please contact Desirée Crownover in our Fiscal Office at crownover.1@osu.edu for quotes.

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Shipping and handling is 10% of the total order or a minimum shipping and handling charge of $10.00 (whichever is the greater) for orders shipped within the contiguous U.S

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Free Shipping Offer Extended!

Get free shipping on orders for grade level bundles now through February 29th, 2024. Buy online or submit a purchase order. We must receive your purchase order by February 29th for you to receive this offer. Any other products included in your order will be charged regular shipping rates.

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Incorrect, Damaged or Defective Items

We want to make sure that you receive a quality product. Let us know within seven (7) days of delivery if the books do not match your order, were damaged in shipping, or have any defects. Contact Desirée Crownover (crownover.1@osu.edu | 614-292‑6357) to arrange for replacement and for return of the original consignment.

Unwanted items

Please research the product before purchasing to make sure it will meet your expectations. You can contact us with any questions about products and request a small sample before buying. If you do not want to keep the books you ordered, contact Desirée Crownover (crownover.1@osu.edu | 614-292‑6357) within seven (7) days of delivery about returning them. Unfortunately, because of the high cost of shipping books, you will be responsible for covering return shipping fees for unwanted books. We must receive returned books in their original, saleable condition to process the refund.

Beginning First Grade

BF Set Details
Order Code: BF
Levels: C-D / 3-5
Grades: Beginning First

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Big Books

Big Book Details
Order Code: Varies by set
Levels: Varies by set
Grades: Beginning First

A single copy of eight titles for $25
Laminated and measure 8.5" x 11"

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Bundles

Bundle Details
Order Code: Varies by set
Levels: Varies by set
Grades: Varies by set



Free Shipping on Bundles Through 01/31/24

Caption Books

CB Set Details
Order Code: CB
Levels: A-B / 1-2
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Color Caption Books

Color-CB Set Details
Order Code: CBa-COLOR
Levels: A-B / 1-2
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

Super-Saver: 30 copies of 4 Titles / 120 books / $150
Mini: 5 copies of 4 titles / 20 books / $35

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Critter Poems

CP Set Details
Order Code: CP
Levels: Poetry
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Digital Sets

Digital versions available from Amazon

PreK / Kindergarten Set 1: Stories to Start Learning to Read — Levels A–B/1–2
PreK / Kindergarten Set 2: Stories to Start Learning to Read — Not Leveled
Beginning First Set 1: Easy Stories for Early Readers — Levels C–D/4–7
Beginning First Set 2: Easy Stories for Early Readers — Levels D–E/6–8
Beginning First Set 3: Easy Stories for Early Readers — Levels C–D/3–5
Beginning First Set 4: Easy Stories for Early Readers — Levels C–D/3–5
Late 1st / Beginning 2nd Set 1: Stories for Young Readers — Levels E–G/8–12
Late 1st / Beginning 2nd Set 2: Stories for Young Readers — Levels G–H/12–14
Kindergarten Science Set 1 - Weather-Related Concepts
Kindergarten Science Set 2 - Weather-Related Concepts

Emergent Reader 1

ER1 Set Details
Order Code: ER1
Levels: A-B / 1-2
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Fact and Fiction 1

FF1 Set Details
Order Code: FF1
Levels: K-L / 18-20
Grades: Second

Super-Saver 25 copies of 8 Titles / 200 bks / $200
Mini 5 copies of 8 Titles / 40 bks / $50

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Going and Doing Poems

GDP Set Details
Order Code: GDP
Levels: Poetry
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Health and Nutrition 1

HN1 Set Details
Order Code: HN1
Levels: C-E / 4-8
Grades: Beginning First

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Health and Safety 1

HS1 Set Details
Order Code: HS1
Levels: C-E / 4-8
Grades: Beginning First

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Health and Safety 2

HS2 Set Details
Order Code: HS2
Levels: E-G / 7-12
Grades: First

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Late First 1

LF1 Set Details
Order Code: LF1
Levels: G-H / 12-14
Grades: Late First, Beginning Second

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Letters, Sounds, and Words 1a

LSW1a Set Details
Order Code: LSW1a
Levels: A-C / 2-4
Grades: Kindergarten

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Letters, Sounds, and Words 1b

LSW1b Set Details
Order Code: LSW1b
Levels: C-E / 4-7
Grades: Beginning First

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Letters, Sounds, and Words 2a

LSW2a Set Details
Order Code: LSW2a
Levels: A-C / 1-3
Grades: Kindergarten

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Letters, Sounds, and Words 2b

LSW2b Set Details
Order Code: LSW2b
Levels: C-E / 4-8
Grades: Beginning First

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Letters, Words, and Numbers

LWN Set Details
Order Code: LWN
Levels: F-I / 10-15
Grades: Late First, Beginning Second

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Letters, Words, and Numbers Caption Books

LWNCB Set Details
Order Code: LWNCB
Levels: B-C / 2-4
Grades: Kindergarten

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Mid First 1

MF1 Set Details
Order Code: MF1
Levels: D-E / 6-8
Grades: 1st Grade

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Mid First 2

MF2 Set Details
Order Code: MF2
Levels: F-G / 8-11
Grades: 1st Grade

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My Own Keep Books

My Own Set Details
Order Code: MO–I / MO100 / MO300
MO–I : 30 blank books - $25
MO100 : 100 blank books - $75
MO300 : 300 blank books - $150
BIGMO : 15 blank books - $30

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Nursery Rhymes

NR Set Details
Order Code: NR
Levels: Poetry
Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Raccoon Family Adventures 1 Group Reading

RAC1c-GR Set Details
Order Code: RAC1c-GR
Levels: E-H / 7-14
Grades: Late 1st, Beginning Second
Available ONLY in Small Group Reading Set Quantity
6 copies of 8 Full Color Titles / 48 bks

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Raccoon Family Adventures 1

RAC1 Set Details
Order Code: RAC1
Levels: E-H / 7-14
Grades: Late 1st, Beginning Second

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Rhymes and Songs 1

RS1 Set Details
Order Code: RS1
Levels: Poetry
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Silly Animal Poems

SAP Set Details
Order Code: SAP
Levels: Poetry
Grades: First Grade

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Single Book Sets

Single Copy Sets Details
PK10 (Levels A-B)
BFG10 (Levels C-E)
LFS10 (Levels F-I)
Each set includes 10 different, randomly selected books
grouped together by reading and grade level for $20.00.
This price includes USPS shipping.

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Spanish Caption Books

sCB Set Details
Order Code: sCB
Levels: A-B / 1-2
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Spanish Emergent Reader 1

sER1 Set Details
Order Code: sER1
Levels: A-B / 1-2
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Spanish Nursery Rhymes

sNR Set Details
Order Code: sNR
Levels: Poetry
Grades: Pre-K, K, Beginning First

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Weather and Science Sets

Weather and Science Set Details
Order Code: WS1-COLOR or WS2-COLOR
Aligned with Common Core state standards and
Next Generation Science standards
Grades: Kindergarten
Super-Saver: 30 copies of 4 Titles / 120 books / $150
Mini: 5 copies of 4 titles / 20 books / $35
Digital editions available at Amazon.

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