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EPIC BEGINNINGS

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher—Let Epic Help You Shine

Every child’s journey to academic success begins long before the first day of school—and it starts with you at home. As a parent or caregiver, you are your child’s first and most influential teacher. The time you spend together in these early years lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

 

That’s why Epic Beginnings is here—to support and empower you with free, easy-to-use and engaging resources designed to help your little one reach important early childhood milestones. Whether you’re exploring colors and numbers, sharing a story or simply playing together, you’re building skills that will prepare your child to thrive in school and beyond.

 

The Epic Beginnings Resource Library is packed with tools that focus on:

 

  • Early literacy and language development.

 

  • Foundational math and science concepts.

 

  • Social-emotional growth and whole child wellness.

 

  • Learning through play and everyday routines.

 

When caregivers are equipped and confident, children flourish. Epic is excited to partner with you in this important role because when families are empowered, futures are brighter.

👉 Start exploring the tools for success below and take the first steps toward school readiness—together.

For more information about Epic Beginnings, contact:

Kristi Rich

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Epic Beginnings Book List

Epic Beginnings Book List is your go-to guide for jumpstarting your child’s learning journey at home. Designed for parents and caregivers, our carefully curated book list builds early literacy, math, science and social-emotional skills—all through the joy of reading and play.

These engaging stories and resources support key milestones, spark curiosity and make learning fun and easy. When families are empowered, kids thrive in school and beyond. Start strong with the Epic Beginnings Book List—where every story opens the door to lifelong learning and brighter futures.

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Pete the Cat I love My White Shoes

Eric Litwin

Colors

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Colors

John J. Reiss

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Colors

Bright Baby

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How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors?

Jane Yolen

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Cat's Colors

Jane Cabrera

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Monsters Love Colors

Mike Austin

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A Day with No Crayons

Elizabeth Rusch

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Wow! Said the Owl: A Book About Colors

Tim Hopgood

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Where is the Green Sheep?

Mem Fox

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Color Dance

Ann Jonas

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Color Zoo

Lois Ehlert

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Moo Bird

David Milgrim

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Those Pesky Rabbits

Ciara Flood

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Tea with Oliver

Mika Song

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Together Always

Edwina Wyett

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Hooray for Hat

Brian Won

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Little Elliot, Big City

Mike Curato

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See

Bill Martin, Jr

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Mouse Paint

Ellen Stoll Walsh

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My Very First Book of Colors

Eric Carle

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Lemons Are Not Red

Laura Vaccaro Seager

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Mix It Up!

Herve Tullet

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Bear Sees Colors

Karma Wilson

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The Day the Crayons Quit

Drew Daywalt

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Green

Laura Vaccaro Seager

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Chameleon's Colors

Chisato Tashiro

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A Color of His Own

Leo Lionni

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Planting a Rainbow

Lois Ehlert

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Friends

Rob Lewis

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Oh Dear, Geoffery!

Gemma O'Neill

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A Small Blue Whale

Beth Ferry

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Ray Bot

Adam Watkins

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Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends

Carol Buckley

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Strictly No Elephants

Lisa Mantchev

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Elmer's Colors

David McKee

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Steam Train, Dream Train Colors

Sherri Duskey Rinker

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Colors with Ladybug

Dawn Sirett

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Dog's Colorful Day

Emma Dodd

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Mixed

Arree Chung

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Blue vs Yellow

Tom Sullivan

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Edible Colors: Eat, See and Learn

Jennifer Bogle Bass

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Freight Train

Donald Crews

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Little Blue and Little Yellow

Leo Lionni

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White Rabbit's Color Book

Alan Baker

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Rainbow Fish

Marcus Pfister

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Bear's New Friend

Karma Wilson

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Hedgehugs

Lucy Tapper

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On the Night of the Shooting Star

Amy Hest

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The Pout-Pout Fish

Deborah Diesen

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My Friends

Taro Gomi

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