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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
11,618 books
0–3 yrs
8144 books
4–7 yrs
3437 books
8–11 yrs
395 books
12–18 yrs
68 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Splish Splash, Bang Crash!
Karen Gundersheimer
Clatter, bang, and splash along with a group of energetic children as they spend a loud, rhyming day playing together at
Ages 2–4
I'm Going to Be #3
I'm Going to Be a Farmer
Edith Kunhardt
A young boy shares what it is really like to grow up on a farm as he prepares to follow in his family's footsteps.
Ages 4–8
Sona Sharma #1
Very Best Big Sister?
Chitra Soundar
Sona isn't sure about the new baby joining the family, but a special naming ceremony gives her the chance to find the mo
Ages 6–9
Hi, New Baby!
Robie H. Harris
A new baby brother has arrived, and a big sister is feeling everything at once. This honest look at family changes captu
Ages 3–7
Teach & Learn Basic Armenian Words
Family & Feelings
Sara S.
For the child learning to navigate the big, sometimes confusing emotions that come with family life and everyday changes
Ages 2–6
New Baby Train
Woody Guthrie
For children processing the arrival of a new sibling, this whimsical adaptation of a folk song offers a joyful, rhythmic
Ages 3–6
Six Feet Long and Three Feet Wide
Jeannie Billington
Confusion builds when a new bed is measured using the father's feet, but built using the much smaller feet of his son.
Ages 4–8
Usborne Young Reading
Stories of Haunted Houses
Russell Punter
Hair-raising tales of spectral residents and mysterious mansions await anyone brave enough to open these covers and step
Ages 5–8
Popo and Meimei Can Help
Cathy Wu
Meimei and her grandmother spend their day helping one another while sharing words in both English and Mandarin.
Ages 3–7
Matilda
Meet Matilda
Roald Dahl
A brilliant girl with extraordinary mental powers stands up to the world's most terrifying teachers in this high-energy
Ages 3–5
Harlow Rockwell's My Books #1
My Nursery School
Harlow Rockwell
From snack time to story hour, a young child walks through the daily routines and exciting activities that happen inside
Ages 2–5
Kate & Mim-Mim
Little Kate Riding Hood
Lana Jacobs
Kate steps into the world of Mimiloo for a magical journey through the woods in this gentle, easy-to-read version of a b
Ages 4–6
Manners #2
Manners at School
Carrie Finn
For the young student navigating the new social rules of the classroom, this guide uses real-world photos to help childr
Ages 4–7
Poppy & Ella
Jef Kaminsky
Follow best friends Poppy and Ella as they share simple joys like lunch and beach days, staying close even when the ligh
Ages 5–8
Sam's Boo-Boo
Harriet Ziefert
Scrapes and bumps feel much better with the help of a Boo-Boo Bug in this interactive flap book that includes its own la
Ages 2–5
Bonzo Beaver
Bonzo Beaver
Arthur Crowley
Five-year-old Bonzo is tired of being called a nuisance, so he enlists a neighbor's help to show his older brother exact
Ages 4–8
The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw
Mario Puzo
For the child craving more autonomy, this classic road trip adventure follows a boy who sets out to cross the country on
Ages 8–12
Harry #2
Harry, I Need You!
Seymour Chwast
A morning surprise from Mom sends Harry’s imagination racing as he wonders what exciting thing could possibly be waiting
Ages 3–6
The Best Bike Ride Ever
James Proimos
Bonnie O’Boy finally has the bicycle of her dreams, but she is about to realize that learning how to go is much easier t
Ages 4–8
Mouse Alphabet #1
Mouse Letters
Jim Arnosky
A determined little mouse encounters one funny mishap after another while trying to build the alphabet out of sticks fou
Ages 3–6
Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Books #1
Excuse Me!
Karen Katz
Burping, bumping, and breaking toys happen, but lifting the flaps reveals exactly how to use magic words like I am sorry
Ages 0–3
Henry (Perversi) #1
Henry's Bath
Margaret Perversi
Henry is refusing his bath, so his mother suggests a different plan: washing the farm animals. Scrubbing cows and goats
Ages 3–7
Macdonald 0-4
Myself
Stephanie Manchipp
For the curious toddler discovering their own reflection and learning to point to their nose, eyes, and toes for the ver
Ages 0–3
Scholastic Emergent Readers #2
Babies
Susan Canizares, Pamela Chanko
For the curious toddler noticing other little ones at the park or a preschooler preparing to welcome a new sibling into
Ages 1–5
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