Here are the top 30 literature & fiction books for 3 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Jan 22, 1990 Number of Pages: 56 Find in Library Read Review |
Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect send-off for grads—from nursery school, high school, college, and beyond! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes, “Seuss’s message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.’” A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!
2. Little Blue Truck
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: May 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
3. Little Blue Truck Lap Board Book
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Mar 03, 2015 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
4. A Bucket of Blessings
by: Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal, Jing Jing Tsong, Maya Angelou Release date: Apr 29, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Near a majestic mountain in a vast jungle with many mango trees, it has not rained for weeks and weeks. The village well and pond are dry. Monkey and his friends look everywhere for water, but they have no luck. And then Monkey remembers a story his mama used to tell him, a story about how peacocks can make it rain by dancing. So he sets out to see if the story is true…
This little-known legend, told with dramatic rhythm and illustrated with the colors and textures of India, is sure to delight and inspire.
5. Mother Bruce
by: Ryan T. Higgins, Ryan T. Higgins Release date: Nov 24, 2015 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
6. Andrew Henry’s Meadow
by: Doris Burn Release date: Apr 01, 2005 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
7. I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
by: Mo Willems, Mo Willems Release date: Jun 03, 2008 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.
Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
In I Will Surprise My Friend!, Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other-but the biggest surprise is the one they least expect.
8. We All Went on Safari (Travel the World)
by: Laurie Krebs, Julia Cairns Release date: Feb 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
9. You Should, You Should
by: Ginny Tilby Release date: Oct 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
until friends say, “You should! You should!”
You should prance! You should sing!
Wear this hat! Stretch your wing!
Though Hippo wants to be a friend,
he wonders when the shoulds will end.
Hippo and friends will soon find out
that being yourself is what life’s about.
10. The Donut Chef
by: Bob Staake, Bob Staake Release date: Sep 24, 2013 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
11. The Donut Chef (A Golden Classic)
by: Bob Staake, Bob Staake Release date: Sep 09, 2008 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
From the Hardcover edition.
12. Zen Pig: Volume 1 / Issue 1
by: Mark Brown, Amy Brown Release date: Apr 15, 2015 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
13. My Yellow Balloon
by: Tiffany Papageorge, Erwin Madrid Release date: Oct 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
That’s where Joey makes a new friend: a bright yellow balloon. Joey and his beloved balloon do everything together, until the balloon accidentally slips off Joey’s wrist and flies far, far away. What will Joey do without his special friend?
Tiffany Papageorge has crafted a poignant tale of love, loss, and letting go that will serve as a comforting guide to children who are navigating the complicated emotions of grief. Rich, luminous illustrations by Erwin Madrid perfectly capture these timeless themes, making them accessible to even the youngest reader.
Honest, unflinching, and ultimately reassuring, My Yellow Balloon will resonate with anyone who has endured the darkness of grief, while offering hope for brighter days ahead.
14. Slinky Malinki Open the Door (Hairy Maclary and Friends)
by: Lynley Dodd Release date: Jul 28, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad
by: Liz Climo Release date: May 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Ladybug Girl and Bingo
by: Jacky Davis, David Soman Release date: May 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Lulu and her dog Bingo the basset hound are best friends. Whenever they play outside, Bingo always stays close by Lulu’s side. When they go camping for the first time, Lulu does her best to be responsible and hold tight to Bingo’s leash. But what happens when Bingo wants to explore the forest on his own and runs off? This is a job for Ladybug Girl! She will find Bingo in time for toasting marshmallows at the campfire.
For fans of Fancy Nancy and Toot and Puddle, the Ladybug Girl series honors a love of the outdoors, family, and creativity!
17. LEGO City: All Aboard! (Level 1)
by: Scholastic, Sonia Sander Release date: Aug 01, 2010 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
The cargo train is busy loading and unloading. Move the fork lift! The big crane can lift a car onto the train! Destination: LEGO City! Emerging readers will be on the right track with this Level 1 reader.
18. There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight
by: Penny Parker Klostermann, Ben Mantle Release date: Aug 04, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
In days of yore, before a certain fly’s ultimately fatal encounter with an Old Lady, there was an old dragon who felt rather peckish. “There was an old dragon who swallowed a knight. / I don’t know why he swallowed the knight // It’s not polite!” He follows the knight with the knight’s steed (“that galloped around at a terrible speed”). Then a squire, a cook, a lady, a castle, and finally a moat are each swallowed in turn. But…”With all of that water, he started to bloat. / And that’s when the dragon roared, and I quote: / ‘Okay, enough! I’ve had enough— / More than enough of this swallowing stuff!’ ” So realizing that eating all those things might have been “a tad impolite,” the old dragon burps them all out in reverse except the knight (which is “ahhh…just right”). Klostermann’s debut is a rollicking and warped Medieval take on the well-worn cumulative rhyme. Prolific British animator and illustrator Mantle’s expressive and bright cartoon illustrations of the red, horned dragon (and the contents of his stomach) are a perfect match. The antics within the dragon’s stomach—every image of the steed is accompanied by a little “clippity, clippity, clippity, clop” in teeny type—and his copious burping will leave ’em laughing. No matter how many swallowed-fly titles you own, this one belongs on your shelf too. KIrkus, May 1,2015
From the Hardcover edition.
19. The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy’s Tale
by: Michelle R. Eastman, Kevin Richter Release date: Oct 08, 2014 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Who Loves You the Most of All? (Morgan James Kids)
by: P. J. Palu Release date: Jul 28, 2015 Number of Pages: 38 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Cat Says Meow: And Other Animalopoeia
by: Michael Arndt Release date: Mar 04, 2014 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Joone
by: Emily Kate Moon Release date: Jun 13, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Emily Kate Moon’s debut picture book is a charming tribute to the outdoors and a tender portrait of a grandfather and granddaughter’s loving relationship. Fans of Ladybug Girl, Freckleface Strawberry, and even Dora the Explorer will fall in love with this independent, free-spirited little girl.
23. Penguin on Vacation
by: Salina Yoon, Salina Yoon Release date: Aug 20, 2013 Number of Pages: 34 Find in Library Read Review |
Seasoned illustrator Salina Yoon’s spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring this favorite character to life, ensuring that readers will be clamoring for more Penguin stories–whether they find their home in the cold or the warm.
24. Angel Birthdays: A Day to Remember, A New Way to Heal, A Celebration of Life
by: Erin Garay, Kristin Abbott Release date: Oct 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
25. The Amazing Flight of Little Ray
by: V.R. Duin Release date: Feb 02, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
26. Too Many Frogs
by: Sandy Asher, Keith Graves Release date: Feb 17, 2005 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Keith Graves’ boisterous, humor-filled artwork lends just the right touch to this multilayered tale that celebrates the joy of reading aloud.
27. One-Dog Canoe
by: Mary Casanova, Ard Hoyt Release date: May 26, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
I set off one morning in my little red canoe.
My dog wagged his tail.
“Can I come, too?”
“You bet,” I said.
“A trip for two?just me and you.”
When a girl and her dog set out on a canoe trip together, they’re expecting a quiet afternoon for two. Then a beaver decides to join them, even when the girl protests that “It’s a one-dog canoe.” And when a loon, and a wolf, and a bear, and a moose all ask for a ride, it’s almost too much. But they all manage to fit in this one-dog canoe?until a frog comes along. . . .
28. The Paper Princess (Picture Puffin Books (Prebound))
by: Elisa Kleven Release date: May 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Rudy’s New Human
by: Roxanna Elden, Ginger Seehafer Release date: Jan 05, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Rudy loves being top dog in his family of three. When Rudy’s human parents tell him that they are having a baby, Rudy thinks the newest member of the family will be interested in the same games he likes?chewing bones, chasing cats, and playing fetch. But Rudy’s new human is not what he expected! The baby cuts into Rudy’s naptime, gets him in trouble, and, worst of all, steals the spotlight! Will Rudy ever find his place again in his family now that he’s sharing it with the new human?
Rudy’s New Human is a sweet and humorous story that helps older siblings to learn to share parents’ attention?and maybe even become friends with a new family member.
Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers?picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
30. Brunhilda’s Backwards Day
by: Shawna J. C. Tenney Release date: Aug 02, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
But one night, Brunhilda’s cat makes trouble instead.
When Brunhilda wakes up that next morning, she is on the right side of the bed. All she can find to wear is a fluffy pink ball gown. And her spider mush is replaced with oatmeal; her candy replaced by toothpaste! The day has gone completely backwards. What will happen when Brunhilda casts her all-time favorite misery-inducing spells?
This is a silly story about how sometimes being nice can be more rewarding than being mean. Brunhilda may decide to keep some of her warts in the end, but she’s a changed witch. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed just doesn’t work for her anymore.
A picture book for 3 to 6 year olds, this book teaches kids that being kind and nice to people actually makes you feel better than playing tricks and being mean. A good lesson for young children, teachers and parents will enjoy the message while kids will be enthralled with the bright, colorful illustrations and the silly, warty witch.
Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers?picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Best Selling Books for 3 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- Sports & Outdoors
Recommended Books for 3 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- Sports & Outdoors
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- 1 Year Olds
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- 3 Year Olds
- 4 Year Olds
- 5 Year Olds
- 6 Year Olds
- 7 Year Olds
- 8 Year Olds
- 9 Year Olds
- 10 Year Olds
- 11 Year Olds
- 12 Year Olds
- Teen & Young Adults
Recommended Literature & Fiction Books for:
- 1 Year Olds
- 2 Year Olds
- 3 Year Olds
- 4 Year Olds
- 5 Year Olds
- 6 Year Olds
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- 11 Year Olds
- 12 Year Olds
- Teen & Young Adults
Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 3:07 AM