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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
11,619 books
0–3 yrs
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3438 books
8–11 yrs
395 books
12–18 yrs
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Usborne First Reading
The Daydreamer
Kate Davies
A little girl's mind wanders to all the treasures she wants to buy at the market, but her daydreams might cost her the v
Ages 5–7
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of the Monkey King
Rosie Dickins
The cleverest and naughtiest animal in China finally goes too far when he ignores the Emperor of Heaven and steals a cro
Ages 5–8
A to Z
Sandra Boynton
Playful animals leap and tumble through every letter from A to Z in this whimsical introduction to the alphabet.
Ages 0–4
The Color Kittens
Margaret Wise Brown
For the child who loves to wonder 'what happens if I mix these?' as they explore the vibrant world of art and color thro
Ages 2–5
Bedtime for Bo
Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold
Bo transforms into a hibernating bear and a coiled python to delay sleep, turning the nightly routine into a wild, imagi
Ages 3–6
Snowy Valentine
David Petersen
For the child who wants to give something special but doesn't have much to give, this quiet winter tale shows that somet
Ages 3–7
Henry's Map
written and illustrated by David Elliot
For the child who thrives on order and routines. Henry the pig learns that while planning is great, the messy chaos of f
Ages 3–6
The Rabbits' Wedding
Garth Williams
For the child seeking reassurance that a cherished friendship will last. This gentle story celebrates the joy of finding
Ages 3–7
Touch the Poem
Arnold Adoff
Creative photographs and rhythmic verses pair up in this whimsical collection designed to be read aloud and shared toget
Ages 3–8
One Saturday #3
One Saturday Evening
Barbara Baker
For the child who thrives on the comfort of a steady evening routine. This gentle story follows a bear family through th
Ages 2–6
What Makes a Rainbow?
Betty Schwartz
Low-ranking crew members on a starship realize they are disposable characters in a television show and must find a way t
Ages 2–5
Dear Substitute
Liz Garton Scanlon, Audrey Vernick
For the child who thrives on routine and feels unsettled when their favorite teacher is away and the classroom rules sud
Ages 4–8
And I Love You
Ruth Krauss
For the toddler seeking constant reassurance, this rhythmic poem celebrates the unconditional bond between parent and ch
Ages 2–5
Our Daily Bread for Little Hearts
Adam and Eve's 1-2-3s
Crystal Bowman, Teri McKinley
Rhyming verses and touch-and-count activities take toddlers through a colorful journey of creation, from one warm sun to
Ages 0–3
The Hullabaloo ABC
Beverly Cleary
Clatter, stomp, and shout through this energetic alphabet journey full of the loud and lively sounds found on a busy far
Ages 2–6
The Fisherman and the Turtle
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who struggles to say 'enough' or always wants the next best thing. This regional retelling explores how ru
Ages 4–8
Turtle Walk
Matt Phelan
For the child who gets frustrated when things take too long, this soothing story celebrates the beauty of moving slowly
Ages 2–5
One Ted Falls Out of Bed
Julia Donaldson
For the toddler who finds comfort in the familiar rhythm of counting, this gentle adventure reassures little ones that e
Ages 0–4
Gross Body Invaders
Ruth Owen
For the curious child who is fascinated by the microscopic world and why things get itchy, sticky, or gross on their own
Ages 7–11
Shoe-la-la!
Karen Beaumont
For the child who loves to play dress up and finds joy in the perfect accessory, this rhythmic story celebrates friendsh
Ages 3–7
The Sad Little Puppet
Adrian Sanqui
A puppet who was once the star of the show reflects on the joy he brought to children and the special bond he shared wit
Ages 4–7
Who Has These Feet?
Laura Hulbert
For the curious toddler who loves to shout out the answers. This interactive guessing game turns animal anatomy into a f
Ages 2–5
Julius's Candy Corn
Kevin Henkes
For the energetic toddler learning that good things are worth waiting for. Julius celebrates the excitement of a holiday
Ages 0–3
I Love My Daddy Because...
Laurel Porter-Gaylord
Celebrate the special bond between fathers and their little ones through this soothing parallel between human children a
Ages 1–5
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