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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
11,618 books
0–3 yrs
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3437 books
8–11 yrs
395 books
12–18 yrs
68 books
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Get Dressed!
Seymour Chwast
Interactive fold-out pages reveal the colorful ways to dress up for a day of singing, playing hide-and-seek, and using y
Ages 2–4
Hokey Pokey
Jerry Spinelli
Life in the land of Hokey Pokey is all about childhood games and endless summer, but growing up means eventually facing
Ages 9–12
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Norton Juster
For children who share a deep bond with their grandparents, this story captures the magic and comfort found in simple vi
Ages 3–7
One Hungry Monster
Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
Bedtime turns into a wild counting game as one small boy tries to manage ten hungry, chaotic monsters demanding snacks t
Ages 2–5
48 Shades of Brown
Nick Earls
Sixteen-year-old Dan navigates a chaotic final year of high school while living with his bass-playing aunt and her very
Ages 14–18
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford's Happy Days
Norman Bridwell
For the child who finds joy in the simple rhythm of a week, from Monday chores to weekend fun with a loyal best friend.
Ages 2–6
Oliver and Amanda Pig #6
Oliver and Amanda's Christmas
Jean Van Leeuwen
Baking cookies and picking out trees leads to a funny holiday dilemma when Oliver seeks a stocking large enough for twen
Ages 4–8
Fanny #2
Fanny & Annabelle
Holly Hobbie
Fanny creates a handmade picture book starring her favorite doll, Annabelle, finding that their shared adventures lead t
Ages 4–8
First Grade Friends #8
Jim Meets the Thing
Miriam Cohen
Jim is the only one in his first-grade class who is terrified of a creature he saw on TV, until a moment on the playgrou
Ages 5–8
Mealtime Words
Jenny Tyler
A sturdy vintage board book for tiny hands that helps toddlers identify the familiar sights of their high chair world, f
Ages 0–2
DK Readers: Star Wars
What Is a Wookiee? and Other Adventures
DK
For the young Star Wars fan eager to start reading on their own. This guide uses simple words and exciting photos to int
Ages 5–7
My First Malayalam Picture Book
Actions & Verbs
Indu S.
For the curious toddler discovering how their body moves and what to call it. This book bridges the gap between everyday
Ages 1–4
If I Built #3
If I Built a School
Chris Van Dusen
Hover desks, robo-chefs, and field trips to Mars fill this imaginative vision of what a truly spectacular school day cou
Ages 4–8
Otter #4
Otter: I Love Books!
Sam Garton
For the child discovering the magic of the library for the first time. Join Otter as she explores the stacks to find a s
Ages 4–8
My Incredible World
Goldfish!
Hope Aicher
For the child preparing to welcome their first pet, this rhyming story captures the excitement and simple steps of bring
Ages 2–5
Teeth, Tails and Tentacles
Christopher Wormell
Elegant block prints lead a count from one to twenty before revealing deep-sea secrets and wild biological facts about e
Ages 3–7
Curious George and the Birthday Surprise
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey
For the child who struggles to wait for a special event or finds it hard to keep a secret when excitement takes over.
Ages 4–7
Alfie the Alligator #1
Hurry Up, Alfie!
Anna Walker
Alfie the alligator has a million creative reasons to linger, turning a simple morning routine into a playful test of hi
Ages 2–5
I Can Maths #2
I Can Count Unicorns
Clara Rose
For the preschooler who loves all things magical, this interactive counting book turns number practice into a colorful u
Ages 2–5
A Wolf Called Wander and Friends #3
A Horse Named Sky
Rosanne Parry
For the child who feels the weight of protecting others, this moving survival story explores how grit and family bonds c
Ages 8–12
Max & Ruby
Max to the Rescue
Grosset & Dunlap
When the wind whisks away the final pages of a storybook, Max launches his toy helicopter to track them down and save th
Ages 3–6
Rhyming Monsters
Rowan May
For the child who loves silly creatures and is just beginning to discover the magic of sounds and patterns in words.
Ages 3–5
What's So Yummy? All About Eating Well and Feeling Good
Robie Harris
For the parent navigating mealtime power struggles or grocery store questions about why some foods are 'everyday' and ot
Ages 3–7
Math Fun
Many Ways to 100
Betsy Franco
For the child preparing to celebrate the 100th day of school, this book explores the exciting ways to reach the big numb
Ages 4–7
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