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Books for Becoming a Big Kid
11,619 books
0–3 yrs
8144 books
4–7 yrs
3438 books
8–11 yrs
395 books
12–18 yrs
68 books
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6–8
9–12
13+
My First
Things That Go
Dawn Sirett
For the curious toddler who points at every truck and bus they see. This sturdy board book uses bright photos to help li
Ages 0–3
No One Quite Like Me
Katrina L. Dodd
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in, this rhythmic celebration of diversity shows that every unique tra
Ages 2–6
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eats Lunch
Eric Carle
For parents looking to turn lunchtime into a playful learning moment. This bright board book uses colorful foods to help
Ages 0–3
Dig Dig Digging
Stomp, Dinosaur, Stomp!
Margaret Mayo
For the active toddler who needs to wiggle and move. This energetic book transforms reading time into a physical adventu
Ages 2–5
8 Little Planets
Chris Ferrie
For the curious toddler who gazes at the night sky. Introduce your little one to the solar system through cheerful rhyme
Ages 0–3
Tom and Penny's Worry Book - Starting School
Unknown
For the child feeling nervous about their first day, this gentle story follows Tom and Penny as they transform school-da
Ages 3–6
Doug Unplugged #1
Doug Unplugged
Dan Yaccarino
For the child who needs a break from tablets and apps to discover the magic of the physical world through their five sen
Ages 3–7
Hamsters Holding Hands
Kass Reich
For the parent wanting to turn math into a playful cuddle, these whimsical hamsters make counting from one to ten a joyf
Ages 0–3
Funny Bunnies: Morning, Noon, and Night
Sue DiCicco
For the child learning to navigate their daily schedule. These high-energy bunnies model a healthy routine from morning
Ages 3–5
The Aargh Books #3
The Battle of Zormla
Russell Hoban
For the child with a vivid inner world who delights in the nonsensical, this story celebrates the boundless power of ima
Ages 5–9
M Is For Moose: A Charles Pachter Alphabet
Charles Pachter
For the child curious about art and the world around them, this alphabet book uses bold paintings to explore Canadian sy
Ages 3–7
Andrew Drew and Drew
Barney Saltzberg
For the child who loves to doodle on every scrap of paper. This interactive journey shows how a single line can transfor
Ages 3–7
Animal Mothers
Atsushi Komori
For the curious child who wonders how baby animals stay safe, this gentle book explores the many ways animal mothers car
Ages 3–7
Welcome, Precious
Nikki Grimes
For parents looking to celebrate a newborn arrival with a soothing, poetic welcome to the world's many sensory wonders.
Ages 0–3
Whose Nose?
Fiona Munro
For the curious toddler discovering the world, this interactive board book uses giant flaps to turn a simple guessing ga
Ages 0–3
Miko #5
Mom, Wake Up! Let's Play!
Brigitte Weninger
For the early riser who is ready to play before the rest of the house, this gentle story mirrors the toddler struggle of
Ages 2–5
A Perfect Cuddle
Dee Shulman
For the toddler who finds comfort in their favorite things, this playful search for a missing toy ends in the best way p
Ages 1–3
Who Put the Cookies in the Cookie Jar?
George Shannon
For the curious child who wonders where their food comes from: discover the many hands, from farmers to bakers, that wor
Ages 3–7
In the City
Susana Pasternac
For the child curious about how a big world fits together. This gentle story zooms in from the wide city to a single bir
Ages 4–7
Usborne Phonics Readers #2
Ted's Shed
Phil Roxbee Cox
For the early learner practicing the 'ed' sound, this rhyming tale follows a dog's clever home improvement project.
Ages 3–6
Country Animals
Lucy Cousins
For the curious toddler discovering the world around them, these bold and bright illustrations introduce friendly wildli
Ages 0–3
Catching the Wild Waiyuuzee
Rita Williams-Garcia
For the child who turns hair-combing time into a game of hide and seek. This rhythmic adventure celebrates the beauty of
Ages 3–7
Gwenda Turner's World
Over on the Farm
Gwenda Turner
A soothing counting adventure for little ones who love animals. Help your toddler learn numbers one through ten through
Ages 2–5
I Like It When... / Me Gusta Cuando...
Mary Murphy
For the toddler who thrives on simple routines and physical affection, this gentle bilingual book celebrates the loving
Ages 0–3
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