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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
12,166 books
0–3 yrs
8522 books
4–7 yrs
3594 books
8–11 yrs
415 books
12–18 yrs
70 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Nursery Collection
Olly and Me
Shirley Hughes
For the child adjusting to life with a younger sibling, this gentle collection celebrates the small joys and cozy routin
Ages 2–5
Potty and Lottie #1
Potty and Lottie
Ksenia Walker
For the toddler ready to trade diapers for big-kid independence, this cheerful rhyming story guides them through the pot
Ages 1–4
What Could I Be?
What Could Natalia Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious toddler who loves to play dress up and wonder about the future. This playful book encourages little ones
Ages 2–5
Anne of Green Gables #2
Anne of Avonlea
L.M. Montgomery
For the young person stepping into new responsibilities while trying to stay true to their imaginative, spirited self du
Ages 9–14
The Carrot Seed
Ruth Krauss
For the child who is working hard on a goal while others doubt them. A gentle classic about having faith in your own eff
Ages 2–5
Can We Help? Kids Volunteering to Help Their Communities
George Ancona
For the child who wants to make a difference: real-world photography shows how kids can change lives through community g
Ages 5–10
Young Zeus
G. Brian Karas
For the child who loves imagining themselves as a hero, this playful introduction to Greek mythology makes legendary fig
Ages 4–8
My Father's Dragon #1
My Father's Dragon
Ruth Stiles Gannett
For the child who loves solving problems with creativity and kindness. A clever boy uses his backpack of ordinary treats
Ages 6–10
The Apprentices
Leon Garfield
For the young reader navigating the pressures of their first jobs or responsibilities, these tales explore the grit and
Ages 10–14
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T. #1
Agents of S.U.I.T.
John Patrick Green, Christopher Hastings
For the child who feels overlooked or is eager to prove they are ready for more responsibility at school or in their act
Ages 7–11
Rote Latzhose
Let's Visit Max
Jan Rodorf, Nadine Nordhoff
For the quiet or expressive child who is building their verbal confidence. Max invites your little one into the story by
Ages 3–6
I Love You, Mom
Sujatha Lalgudi
For the child who wants to help out but sometimes makes a bigger mess, this sweet story celebrates the bond between moth
Ages 3–7
Luna's Bedtime Adventures #1
Luna's Bedtime Quest: From Fears to Cheers!
Preethi Ravichandran
For the child who feels nervous about sleeping alone, this story uses the power of imagination to turn scary nighttime s
Ages 3–8
Dinosaur vs. #5
Dinosaur vs. Mommy
Bob Shea
For the parent of a high energy child who turns every daily routine into a competition. This playful story celebrates th
Ages 2–5
Amelia Bedelia #14
Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia
Herman Parish
For the child who loves wordplay and silly misunderstandings. This classic tale turns a stressful first driving lesson i
Ages 6–9
Healthy Eating with MyPlate
Using MyPlate
Rebecca Rissman
For the early learner curious about what's on their plate, this guide uses simple visuals and photos to turn healthy eat
Ages 5–8
Gabby Duran and the Unsittables #4
Triple Trouble
Elise Allen, Daryle Conners
For the child who thrives on high-energy chaos and needs to see that staying calm under pressure is the ultimate superpo
Ages 8–12
The Very Fairy Princess #4
Here Comes the Flower Girl!
Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton
For the child who loves to sparkle and dress up, this story helps navigate the pressure of a big event when things don't
Ages 3–7
How to Train Your Dragon #2
How to Be a Pirate
Richard Windeck
For the child who feels like an underdog or struggles to meet high expectations, this book celebrates finding your own p
Ages 7–11
Batman's Dark Secret
Kelley Puckett, Bob Kane
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears, this gentle origin story shows how a young boy turns his biggest fear
Ages 4–8
Big and Small and In-Between
Carter Higgins
For the child marveling at their place in the universe. This lyrical meditation turns the concept of size into an emotio
Ages 3–7
Young Cam Jansen #14
Young Cam Jansen and the Molly Shoe Mystery
David A. Adler
For the child who loves solving puzzles and being a helper. Young Cam Jansen uses her amazing memory to help a friend fi
Ages 5–7
I Am Every Good Thing
Derrick Barnes
For the child who needs a boost of confidence, this poetic celebration of Black boyhood affirms their worth, resilience,
Ages 3–8
Everyone Poops
Tarō Gomi
For the toddler curious about their body or the preschooler hesitant to use the potty, this classic normalizes a natural
Ages 2–5
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