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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
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0–3 yrs
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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
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
The Keys to the Kingdom #7
Lord Sunday
Garth Nix
For the young reader facing a major transition or ending, this epic finale explores finding one's purpose and the courag
Ages 10–15
Ladybug Girl #1
Ladybug Girl
Jacky Davis
For the child who feels too small to join the big kids, this story celebrates the power of independent play and the huge
Ages 3–7
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
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
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
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
The Seal Prince
Sheila MacGill-Callahan
For the child enchanted by the sea and the pull of old legends. This lyrical tale explores the deep bonds of family loya
Ages 5–9
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
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
Curious George
Curious George Rides
H. A. Rey, Margret Rey
For the adventurous child who can't help but explore, George's mishaps with his new bike offer a gentle lesson on curios
Ages 2–5
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
You Are New
Lucy Knisley
A warm and funny exploration of all the things it means to be a baby, from naps and cries to cuddles and growth.
Ages 0–3
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
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
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
The Inheritance Cycle #4
Inheritance
Christopher Paolini
For the young reader facing a major transition or the weight of big responsibilities, this epic finale explores the cour
Ages 10–18
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
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
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
The Easter Bunny
Winfried Wolf
For the child starting to question the magic of spring traditions, this gentle collection of vignettes offers sweet reas
Ages 3–8
Anne of Green Gables #6
Anne of Ingleside
L.M. Montgomery
For the family adjusting to growing pains, this classic explores the everyday wonders and small heartaches of childhood
Ages 9–14
The World of Beatrix Potter #20
The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
For the little one learning that taking things without asking has consequences. This classic tale uses a rude rabbit to
Ages 2–5
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