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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
11,854 books
0–3 yrs
8318 books
4–7 yrs
3497 books
8–11 yrs
402 books
12–18 yrs
68 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka
Tomie dePaola
For the child who avoids chores or struggles to keep their room tidy. This playful Irish folktale explores what happens
Ages 4–8
Gymnastics and Me
Jessica Dawn Birks
For the child who is nervous or excited about their first tumbling class. This rhythmic story builds confidence by celeb
Ages 2–6
Sparrow Jack
Mordicai Gerstein
For the child curious about how one person's unusual idea can solve a big problem. This true story explores how nature c
Ages 4–8
Crabs Grab!
Kees Moerbeek
For the curious toddler who loves to touch and move everything, this playful book turns reading into a game of snap and
Ages 0–3
The Last Honey Bee
Wayne Gerard Trotman
For the child who wonders how they can help the planet, this gentle story introduces the vital importance of bees and th
Ages 3–7
The Day I Could Fly
Lynn Crosbie Loux
For the child who loves to daydream or needs a gentle escape, this lyrical story celebrates the boundless power of a you
Ages 4–8
Abby's First Day
Peggy Kan Hai
For the child feeling nervous about their big transition to school, this story offers comfort by turning first-day jitte
Ages 3–6
Boo and Oscar in The Fantastic Fudge Fiasco
Wendy L. Koenig
For the child who needs to know that making a big mess is okay as long as you work together to fix it.
Ages 4–8
I'll Play with You
Mary McKenna Siddals
Encourage your little one to find a friend in the world around them. This poetic story celebrates imaginative outdoor pl
Ages 2–5
Picture This
Colors
Marie Vendittelli
For the curious toddler ready to explore the world through sight and sound. This board book uses vivid photos to connect
Ages 0–3
Clip-Clop
Nicola Smee
For the toddler who loves sensory play and the thrill of moving fast, this rhythmic ride captures the joy of shared phys
Ages 0–3
Peekaboo Panda and other Animals
written and ill. by Chris Inns
For the curious toddler who loves surprises and animals. This interactive riddle book uses rhymes and sturdy flaps to tu
Ages 1–4
Blanket of Love
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
For the infant or toddler needing to feel safe and snug, this gentle story explores the many ways love and warmth wrap a
Ages 0–4
Five Silly Monkeys
Steve Haskamp
For the toddler who loves silly physical play and needs a playful way to learn that actions have consequences. A bouncy
Ages 0–3
Baby Board Books
Humpty Dumpty
Annie Kubler
For the toddler discovering the rhythm of language. This playful board book turns a classic nursery rhyme into a bright,
Ages 0–3
Rumble in the Jungle
Giles Andreae
For the curious preschooler who loves animals and energetic rhymes. This vibrant collection of poems brings the wild sou
Ages 2–5
Sunny Boy!
Candace Fleming
For the child curious about how the world changes over time. Follow a long-living tortoise through a century of history,
Ages 4–9
Whole Hole Story, The
Vivian McInerny
For the child who finds magic in every mistake or mundane moment, this whimsical tale celebrates how imagination can tra
Ages 4–8
Room Inside a Room
Monika Pahuja
For the child who thrives in their own imagination and needs a quiet place to process big thoughts. A gentle look at per
Ages 3–7
Lucky Pennies and Hot Chocolate
Carol Diggory Shields
For the child who shares a unique language of secrets and rituals with a grandparent, this book celebrates the magic of
Ages 3–7
One Yellow Ribbon
Marthe Jocelyn
For the curious toddler discovering how shapes transform, this wordless journey uses a single ribbon to spark imaginatio
Ages 1–3
All Aboard the Dinotrain
Deb Lund
For the little one who loves things that go zoom and roar. This rhythmic adventure is perfect for channeling high energy
Ages 3–7
Picture This
Numbers
Judith Nouvion
For the curious toddler discovering the world, this board book uses striking wildlife photography to turn learning numbe
Ages 0–3
Welcome to the World, Zooborns!
Andrew Bleiman, Chris Eastland
For the curious toddler captivated by animals, this book uses stunning photography to introduce the newest, tiniest resi
Ages 2–5
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