Here are the top 30 bestselling classics 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. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by: Eric Carle Release date: Mar 23, 1994 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
“The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child’s heart…”
—Mother’s Manual
“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative…”
—The New York Times Book Review
2. 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!
3. Guess How Much I Love You
by: Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram Release date: Oct 14, 2008 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
4. The Christmas Wish
by: Lori Evert, Per Breiehagen Release date: Sep 10, 2013 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa’s elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season.
5. They All Saw a Cat
by: Brendan Wenzel Release date: Aug 30, 2016 Number of Pages: 44 Find in Library Read Review |
?”An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel’s book feels like a game changer.” —The Huffington Post
The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . .In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?
6. Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
by: Richard Scarry Release date: Jun 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 72 Find in Library Read Review |
7. Doggies (Boynton on Board)
by: Sandra Boynton, Sandra Boynton Release date: Oct 11, 1984 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
8. The Monster at the End of This Book
by: Jon Stone, Michael Smollin Release date: May 13, 2003 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
A classic, not to be missed.
9. Are You My Mother? (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))
by: P.D. Eastman Release date: Sep 08, 1998 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
10. The Little Blue Box of Bright and Early Board Books by Dr. Seuss (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Aug 07, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
11. Curious George Four Board Book Set
by: H. A. Rey, H.A. Rey, Margret Release date: Sep 24, 2001 Number of Pages: 150 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Dr. Seuss’s ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Nov 26, 1996 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
13. The Sweet Smell of Christmas (Scented Storybook)
by: Patricia M. Scarry Release date: Sep 23, 2003 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
14. I Wish You More
by: Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld Release date: Mar 31, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Some books are about a single wish. Some books are about three wishes. The infallible team of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld have combined their extraordinary talents to create this exuberant book of endless good wishes. Wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, laughter and peace. Whether celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet and uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age.
15. Penguin Problems
by: Jory John, Lane Smith Release date: Sep 27, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
? “Well-paced, bursting with humor, and charmingly misanthropic.”– Kirkus Reviews starred review
A penguin levels with human readers about what penguin life is really like–and it isn’t all fun and games. A hilarious first collaboration from Jory John (All my friends are dead. and Quit Calling Me a Monster!) and Lane Smith (The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales).
Have you ever considered running away to Antarctica? Of course you have! Because it’s a land free of worries and responsibilities! All of your problems will surely be blown away by the icy winds of that lawless paradise! . . . Won’t they?
Think again, my friend. This penguin has come to tell you that his life down there is no more a picnic than yours is here. For starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins have a ton of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mom in a big ol’ crowd of identical penguins? No, thank you.
Yes, it seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we’ve just learned that grumps are everywhere. . . .
Jory John and Lane Smith let us decide. This book is sure to tickle kids’ funny bones and will elicit appreciative sighs from the adults reading it aloud.
16. Little Mommy (Little Golden Book)
by: Sharon Kane, Sharon Kane Release date: Apr 08, 2008 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
17. The Story of Ferdinand
by: Munro Leaf, Robert Lawson Release date: Mar 31, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Ferdinand is the world’s most peaceful–and–beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Leaf’s simple storytelling paired with Lawson’s pen-and-ink drawings make The Story of Ferdinand a true classic. Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the book’s original publication with this beautiful and affordable 8×8 paperback edition.
18. Moo Baa La La La
by: Sandra Boynton Release date: Nov 30, 1982 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
19. Just Me and My Dad (Little Critter)
by: Mercer Mayer, Mercer Mayer Release date: Mar 02, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Pat the Bunny (Touch and Feel Book)
by: Dorothy Kunhardt Release date: May 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 20 Find in Library Read Review |
21. All by Myself (Little Critter) (Look-Look)
by: Mercer Mayer, Mercer Mayer Release date: Mar 13, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Good Night, Gorilla
by: Peggy Rathmann Release date: Feb 21, 1996 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Good night, Gorilla.
Good night, Elephant.
It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who’s that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin?
Good night, Giraffe.
Good night, Hyena.
Sneak along behind the zookeeper’s back, and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp.
23. Merry Christmas Mom and Dad (A Golden Look-Look Book)
by: Mercer Mayer Release date: Sep 10, 1999 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
24. Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever (Giant Golden Book)
by: Richard Scarry, Golden Books Release date: Sep 01, 1999 Number of Pages: 70 Find in Library Read Review |
Words, words, words! They define everything and kids want to define their world. Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever is frankly the best word book ever!!! From the Bear’s home to the beach, from the airport to the zoo, verbs, numbers, parts of the body, every oversized spread has hundreds of things to look at, point to, and identify.
Pigs, cats, rabbits, and bears, all doing what we do every day—playing with toys, driving fire engines, and experiencing life, just like the avid readers of this classic favorite.
In print for fifty years, this book has sold over a half million copies. . . . That’s over a billion words learned by children all over the world.
Learning has never been more fun!
25. The Poky Little Puppy (A Little Golden Book Classic)
by: Janette Sebring Lowrey, Gustaf Tenggren Release date: Apr 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Five little puppies dug a hole under the fence and went for a walk in the wide, wide world. . . .
The Poky Little Puppy was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books published in 1942, and went on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. The story of a curious puppy, who digs holes under fences and who has to go to bed without any strawberry shortcake, has delighted families for generations. it is, quite simply, an icon. Delightful to read aloud, The Poky Little Puppy is a cherished story that every child should know.
26. Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters) (Little Golden Book)
by: John Sazaklis, Alan Batson Release date: Sep 13, 2016 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
27. The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic Edition)
by: Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman Release date: Jul 31, 2001 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
28. The Mitten, 20th Anniversary Edition
by: Jan Brett, Jan Brett Release date: Oct 05, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.
One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.
As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on.
In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.
29. I’m a T. Rex! (Little Golden Book)
by: Dennis Shealy, Brian Biggs Release date: May 11, 2010 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
“I’m a T. rex!
I ROARRRR and I romp!
I GRRROWWLLL and I stomp!
I’m a T. rex.”
In this brand-new Little Golden Book, a T. rex tells all about his great and terrible self. Facts about the T. rex are humorously presented: “Does the T stand for toothy? Does the T stand for tall? Does the T stand for terrible? I am known as them all!”
The ending reveals a surprise: the T. rex is still a baby in a nest, watched over lovingly by his “great BIG MAMA T. rex!”
This Little Golden Book is illustrated by Brian Biggs, one of today’s most in-demand illustrators. He brings to life the popular Shredderman books by Wendelin Van Draanen.
Author Dennis Shealy is a children’s book editor and the author of the popular Little Golden Book I’m a Truck, illustrated by the award-winning artist Bob Staake.
30. The Little Mermaid (Disney Princess) (Little Golden Book)
by: Michael Teitelbaum, Sue DiCicco Release date: Sep 23, 2003 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
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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- Teen & Young Adults
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