Books About Good vs. Evil for Ages 0–3

Good and evil at this age is fairy tale territory. The big bad wolf, the wicked witch, the hero who wins because being good matters. These 65 books introduce the most basic moral structure through stories sturdy enough to be read a hundred times.

65 books

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The Undefeated
Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander's Newbery-winning words and Kadir Nelson's stunning art combine in this ode to Black American strength.
Ages 3–7
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A Hero Looks Like You
Kwame Mbalia
Join DJ as he teams up with his favorite Super Hero, Captain America, and learns that true heroism comes in all shapes a
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Big Cheese
The Food Group #7
The Big Cheese
Jory John
The Big Cheese loves being the best and letting everyone know it. But when the annual Cheese-cathlon brings a surprising
Ages 3–7
Cover of Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei
Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei
Peter Sís
Discover the courageous life of Galileo Galilei, the first to turn a telescope to the skies and reveal a new universe. P
Ages 3–7
Cover of Adventures of the Brave Seven
The Brave Seven #1
Adventures of the Brave Seven
Myler Hughes
When a grumpy Dark Cloud tries to steal the Rainbow and stop all fun, a group of children teams up with unique Australia
Ages 3–7
Cover of Escape From Lucien
Amulet #6
Escape From Lucien
Kazu Kibuishi
Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, seeking a beacon.
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
The Food Group #5
The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
Jory John
Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday, but a costume crisis threatens to cancel trick-or-treating for everyone. C
Ages 3–7
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Deeper Learning Comics #2
Dabung Girl & Children's Revolution: Save the Environment Special Edition
Saurabh Agarwal
Meet Dabung Girl, a fearless Indian superhero with an elastic body and super neurons, who empowers children to find thei
Ages 3–7
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Born on the Water
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson
This powerful picture book in verse introduces young readers to the 1619 Project, tracing American history from the arri
Ages 3–7
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Saint Patrick
Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola's classic tale of Saint Patrick, from his noble birth and captivity to his return to Ireland, is now avail
Ages 3–7
Cover of Who are the MeeMees
Adventures of the Brave Seven #5
Who are the MeeMees
Myler Hughes
The Brave Seven embark on a thrilling Australian adventure to save the Rainbow from the mischievous Shadow and Dark Clou
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Naughty Flying Foxes
Adventures of the Brave Seven #3
The Naughty Flying Foxes
Myler Hughes
In this exciting Australian adventure, the Brave Seven must protect the magical Rainbow from the villainous Shadow. But
Ages 3–7
Cover of Chicken, Chips and Peas
Fast Fox #1
Chicken, Chips and Peas
Allan Ahlberg
Fast Fox is planning a barbecue, and Mother Hen's chicks are missing! Can Slow Dog follow his nose and help Mother Hen r
Ages 3–7
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Adventures of the Brave Seven #2
Grumpy Old Croc
Myler Hughes
The Brave Seven embark on an exciting Australian adventure to rescue Rainbow from the mischievous Shadow. Their path is
Ages 3–7
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Ponyella
Laura Numeroff
Ponyella, a farm pony, dreams of showing her amazing tricks to Princess Penelope at the Grand Royal Pony Championship. W
Ages 3–7
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Adventures of the Brave Seven #6
Snowy to the Rescue
Myler Hughes
In this exciting Australian adventure, the Brave Seven must stop Shadow and Dark Cloud from damming Kadumba waterfall. W
Ages 3–7
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Rotten Ralph #1
Rotten Ralph
Jack Gantos
Ralph is the naughtiest cat imaginable, constantly playing mean tricks on his loving family. But when his rotten behavio
Ages 3–7
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Adventures of the Brave Seven #4
The Angry Bunyip
Myler Hughes
The Brave Seven embark on a daring quest to rescue Rainbow and recover the stolen Didgeridoo from Shadow and Dark Cloud.
Ages 3–7
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The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
Tomie dePaola
When a fearsome army threatens the Italian town of Barletta, its only hope lies with a giant statue. Can the townspeople
Ages 3–7
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Adventures of the Brave Seven #7
Catch Dark Cloud
Myler Hughes
Join the Brave Seven in their thrilling final adventure as they navigate a treacherous maze, face two giant scorpions, a
Ages 3–7
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Christopher: The Holy Giant
Tomie dePaola
Follow Reprobus, a giant seeking the world's mightiest ruler, as his journey of service culminates in a miraculous encou
Ages 3–7
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Beauty and the Beast
Jan Brett
Jan Brett's stunning illustrations bring the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast to life, as a kind maiden discov
Ages 3–7
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R. Caldecott's Picture Books #3
An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
Randolph Caldecott
Randolph Caldecott's timeless picture book presents a poignant elegy about a dog's demise, inviting young readers to ref
Ages 3–7
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Super Hero Squad
Super Hero Squad: Catch That Crook!
Chris Strathearn
Join Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Super Hero Squad as they track down villains hiding all over Super Hero City. Lift th
Ages 2–5

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