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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
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395 books
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Midnight Forests: A Story of Gifford Pinchot and Our National Forests
Gary Hines
For the child who loves exploring the woods and wonders how our beautiful parks are protected. A gorgeous look at the ma
Ages 6–10
To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers
Wendie Old
For the child who loves to take things apart to see how they work, this biography celebrates the grit and curiosity need
Ages 7–10
Kipper #2
Kipper's Toybox
Mick Inkpen
For the child who loves to count and explore, this gentle story follows Kipper as he solves the mystery of the missing t
Ages 2–5
Dive!: My Adventures in the Deep Frontier
Sylvia A. Earle
For the child who marvels at the ocean's mysteries and dreams of exploration. This firsthand account of deep-sea discove
Ages 8–12
Missing Math: A Number Mystery
Loreen Leedy
For the child who asks why they have to learn math, this mystery reveals a world where nothing works without numbers, fr
Ages 4–8
The Rainbabies
Laura Krauss Melmed
For the child who thrives on nurturing and magic, this luminous folk tale explores the deep devotion of parents and the
Ages 4–8
El osito usado (Used-Up Bear)
Clay Carmichael
For the child worried they are becoming too 'old' or 'messy' to be loved. This gentle story reassures children that true
Ages 3–7
Bear's Lost Glasses
Leo Timmers
For the child who gets a giggle out of seeing something the main character misses, this playful story turns a common mix
Ages 2–5
¡Una vez mas! (One More Time!)
Elsa Devernois
For the child who uses every creative excuse to stay awake, this story mirrors the bedtime routine where one thing alway
Ages 2–5
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi: A Math Adventure
Cindy Neuschwander
For the student who feels intimidated by math formulas, this story uses a high-stakes dragon quest to make the mystery o
Ages 7–12
The Hero and the Minotaur: The Fantastic Adventures of Theseus
Robert Byrd
For the child who loves epic journeys and grand challenges, this intricately detailed retelling explores the courage nee
Ages 8–12
Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
Salley Mavor
For the parent seeking a quiet, tactile way to introduce the rhythms of language through stunning, handcrafted folk art
Ages 0–6
Do Animals Fall in Love?
Katharina von der Gathen
For the inquisitive child asking where babies come from, this frank and funny guide explains the biological wonders of a
Ages 8–12
Play, Mozart, Play!
Peter Sís
For the child who loves making noise and using their imagination, this whimsical book introduces young Mozart as a boy w
Ages 2–5
Teaflet and Roog Make a Mess
Jeanne Birdsall
For the child who feels overwhelmed by chores or the mess of a busy home, this whimsical tale celebrates the joy found i
Ages 4–8
Secrets of the Loon
Laura Purdie Salas, Chuck Dayton
For the child mesmerized by the natural world. This lyrical look at a loon's first year satisfies a budding scientist's
Ages 4–8
Just Until
Joseph Moldover
For the teenager balancing big dreams with unexpected family duties, this novel explores the weight of responsibility an
Ages 14–18
The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library #36
Hug a Bug
Bonnie Worth
For the curious toddler who stops to look at every beetle and butterfly, this rhyming board book introduces the wonderfu
Ages 0–3
Felt Flaps #19
Where's the Car?
Ingela P. Arrhenius
For the toddler who is fascinated by things that go and loves a good scavenger hunt through a busy, colorful world.
Ages 1–4
Bedtime Teddy Bear Fellows
Riley
Chilkibo Publishing
For the child who needs to learn that even heroes can strike out sometimes. This rhythmic classic explores the high stak
Ages 6–12
Read and Learn the Bible #1
See What God Made!
Mary Manz Simon
For the parent wanting to introduce their little one to the beauty of the natural world through a lens of faith and grat
Ages 0–3
Tales from Acorn Wood #4
Rabbit's Nap
Julia Donaldson
For the toddler who is struggling to wind down when the world around them feels just a little too loud and busy.
Ages 0–3
Hester
Byron Barton
For the child who is counting down the seconds until trick-or-treating, this charming story captures the eager anticipat
Ages 3–7
Little Black Crow
Jonathan Emmett
For the child who watches the world with wide-eyed curiosity: this rhyming tale explores the simple, magical wonder of o
Ages 2–5
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