Here are the top 30 bestselling 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. The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by: Emily Winfield Martin Release date: Aug 25, 2015 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids—both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes.
2. Little Blue Truck’s Christmas
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Sep 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep!
With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy cardstock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.
3. If Animals Kissed Good Night
by: Ann Whitford Paul, David Walker Release date: Jun 03, 2014 Number of Pages: 34 Find in Library Read Review |
If animals kissed
like we kiss good night,
Giraffe and his calf
would stretch their necks high
and kiss just beneath
the top of the sky.
In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup “kiss and then HOWL”? Would Bear and her cub “kiss and then GROWL”? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . . . they’re sure to be kissing from early evening until long after everyone else is fast asleep!
With whimsical art and playful rhyming verse, this picture book is now in board book format for the first time, perfect for bedtime snuggles.
4. The Book with No Pictures
by: B.J. Novak Release date: Sep 30, 2014 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . .
BLORK. Or BLUURF.
Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY.
Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige.)
5. The Day the Crayons Quit
by: Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers Release date: Jun 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun.
What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?
Kids will be imagining their own humorous conversations with crayons and coloring a blue streak after sharing laughs with Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers. This story is perfect as a back-to-school gift, for all budding artists, for fans of humorous books such as Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith, and for fans of Oliver Jeffers’ Stuck, The Incredible Book Eating Boy, Lost and Found, and This Moose Belongs to Me.
Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit
Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013
Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year
Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award
* “Hilarious . . . Move over, Click, Clack, Moo; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” –BCCB, starred review
“Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights.” –Booklist
“Fresh and funny.” –The Wall Street Journal
“This book will have children asking to have it read again and again.” –Library Media Connection
* “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” –School Library Journal, starred review
* “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Utterly original.” –San Francisco Chronicle
6. Dragons Love Tacos
by: Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri Release date: Jun 14, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble.
The award-winning team of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri has created an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack.
7. 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
8. The Pout-Pout Fish
by: Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna Release date: Aug 06, 2013 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
Deep in the water,
Mr. Fish swims about
With his fish face stuck
In a permanent pout.
Can his pals cheer him up?
Will his pout ever end?
Is there something he can learn
From an unexpected friend?
Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading “dreary wearies” isn’t really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in Deborah Diesen’s fun fish story that’s sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.
9. Turkey Trouble
by: Wendi Silvano, Lee Harper Release date: Oct 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?
After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!
Wendi Silvano’s comical story is perfectly matched by Lee Harper’s watercolors.
10. Little Blue Truck board book
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Jul 07, 2015 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
With a text full of truck sounds and animal noises to read aloud, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
11. 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!
12. What Do You Do With an Idea?
by: Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom Release date: Feb 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s just getting started.
Praise for What Do You Do With an Idea?
National best seller, appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly.
Gold medal winner of the Independent Publishers Award, the Washington State Book Award, and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award.
“What makes this message so unique is the simple but beautiful way it’s delivered, in narrative and illustration, through the eyes and voice of an innocent and hopeful child. What Do You Do With An Idea? is a spectacular book for all ages and is a wonderful treasure for any home or school library.” —The Children’s Book Review
“Despite the fact that it’s Yamada’s first time writing a children’s book, it’s had breakout success, selling over 300,000 copies since its publication date of January 2014.” —Publishers Weekly
13. Today I’ll Be a Princess
by: Paula Croyle, Heather Brown Release date: Apr 02, 2013 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
Every little girl wants to be a princess, and every mom knows that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the castle walls. With its colorful pictures, Today I’ll Be a Princess will make both sides happy, encouraging hours of imaginative play. Our heroine imagines all sorts of advantages to being a princess, until she learns that princesses don’t get to play in the mud. It’s no contest, and the tiara is abandoned in favor of playtime outside.
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14. Paw Patrol Phonics Box Set (PAW Patrol) (Step into Reading)
by: Jennifer Liberts, Mike Jackson Release date: Jul 28, 2015 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? A Lift-the-Flap Book
by: Karen Katz, Karen Katz Release date: Sep 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
“Where are Baby’s hands? Under the bubbles!”
“Where are baby’s eyes? Under her hat!”
16. Potty (Leslie Patricelli board books)
by: Leslie Patricelli, Leslie Patricelli Release date: Sep 14, 2010 Number of Pages: 28 Find in Library Read Review |
With pitch-perfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue (sure to have little ones shouting responses) and hilarious actions of everyone’s favorite Baby, winding up with an over-the-top look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud–“I did it!”
17. Merry Christmas, Daniel Tiger!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood)
by: Angela C. Santomero, Jason Fruchter Release date: Sep 22, 2015 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s Christmastime in the Neighborhood of Make Believe, and Daniel Tiger and his family can’t wait to celebrate! Join Daniel as he makes cookies for Santa with Baker Aker, decorates the Christmas tree with Mom Tiger, unwraps presents with Baby Margaret, and much more! This board book features lift-and-reveal flaps on each spread.
© 2015 The Fred Rogers Company
18. 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 |
19. Llama Llama Jingle Bells
by: Anna Dewdney, Anna Dewdney Release date: Oct 21, 2014 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
In Llama Llama Jingle Bells, little llama and his friends give gifts, sing songs, and decorate cookies. It’s a very merry holiday indeed!
20. The Most Magnificent Thing
by: Ashley Spires, Ashley Spires Release date: Apr 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
For the early grades’ exploration of character education, this funny book offers a perfect example of the rewards of perseverance and creativity. The girl’s frustration and anger are vividly depicted in the detailed art, and the story offers good options for dealing honestly with these feelings, while at the same time reassuring children that it’s okay to make mistakes. The clever use of verbs in groups of threes is both fun and functional, offering opportunities for wonderful vocabulary enrichment. The girl doesn’t just ?make? her magnificent thing — she ?tinkers and hammers and measures,? she ?smoothes and wrenches and fiddles,? she ?twists and tweaks and fastens.? These precise action words are likely to fire up the imaginations of youngsters eager to create their own inventions and is a great tie-in to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
21. Peppa’s Christmas Wish (Peppa Pig)
by: Scholastic Release date: Aug 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Snuggle up with Peppa Pig in this 2-in-1 wintertime storybook! It’s Christmas Eve, and Peppa is hoping for a very special gift from Santa Claus. Will her wish come true? Then, Peppa and George decide to build a great, big snowman. This charming book includes two stories and a sheet of stickers!
22. The Goodnight Train
by: June Sobel, Laura Huliska-Beith Release date: Jun 19, 2012 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
With soothing, lyrical words and magical illustrations, June Sobel and Laura Huliska-Beith have created a nighttime fantasy that’s guaranteed to make even the most resistant sleeper snuggle up tight.
23. 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.
24. God Gave Us Christmas
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren, David Hohn Release date: Oct 10, 2006 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
“Who invented Christmas?”
Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?” So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them. Through Mama’s gentle guidance, Little Cub learns about the very first Christmas and discovers that…
Jesus is the best present of all.
This enchanting tale provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and to discover how very much God loves them.
25. P is for Potty! (Sesame Street) (Lift-the-Flap)
by: Random House, Christopher Moroney Release date: Jul 22, 2014 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
26. Last Stop on Market Street
by: Matt de la Peña, Christian Robinson Release date: Jan 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of 2015
A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2015
Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them.
This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.
27. Peek-A Who?
by: Nina Laden Release date: Feb 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 10 Find in Library Read Review |
28. Bedtime for Peppa (Peppa Pig)
by: Scholastic, Eone Release date: Aug 25, 2015 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
It is bedtime for Peppa and George, but the little piggies are not sleepy! They must take their bath, brush their teeth, and listen to a story before they can have sweet dreams.
Join Peppa and George on an adorable bedtime-themed tale in this storybook based on the hit Nick Jr. show!
29. 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?
30. Baby Touch and Feel: Animals
by: DK Release date: Jan 21, 2008 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
This USA Today bestselling board book encourages tiny fingers to explore and develop fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. Babies will meet adorable puppies, kittens, penguins, and other animals throughout the pages of the book.
Filled with real-life animal photographs featuring touch-and-feel textures that help children develop their knowledge while increasing their use of senses, Baby Touch and Feel: Animals is the perfect size for small hands. Its padded cover can withstand biting and throwing while its thick sturdy board pages won’t tear. Your baby can practice animal recognition and perfect animal noises while touching the novelty textures on the pages.
With over one million copies sold, Baby Touch and Feel: Animals is the perfect book for your child’s bookshelf.
About the series:
Baby Touch and Feel books are the perfect series for the very youngest readers. These small, padded books excite babies and toddlers with their foil and touch-and-feel covers. Each book in this affordable series contains twelve vibrant interior pages with bold, engaging images. Containing large word labels, each page has foil or glitter to behold or a tantalizing texture to touch. These safe novelty textures intrigue babies and are perfect for little fingers to feel. The Baby Touch and Feel series encourages sensory development, language skills, and early reading skills while teaching colors, shapes, patterns, and opposites.
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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