Here are the top 30 early learning 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 Donut Chef (A Golden Classic)
by: Bob Staake, Bob Staake Release date: Sep 09, 2008 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
2. Cat Says Meow: And Other Animalopoeia
by: Michael Arndt Release date: Mar 04, 2014 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
3. 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.
4. Fall is Not Easy
by: Marty Kelley, Marty Kelley Release date: Sep 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Main character in Fall Is Not Easy is a tree that has its share of troubles with its fall colors. No matter what pattern its leaves change into–a smiley face, a a spotted cow, an “Eat at Joe’s” sign–nothing seems to work out quite right. How will the tree solve its seasonal dilemma? Leave it to Marty Kelley, author/illustrator of Summer Stinks and The Rules to come up with the perfect solution.
5. A Girl Named Sam
by: Jennifer Hartinger, Adrienne Seet Release date: May 30, 2015 Number of Pages: 42 Find in Library Read Review |
“There are tall kids, small kids, quiet kids, loud kids, funny kids, silly kids, and all-around-proud kids. But inside you have this magical heart. It gives you a gift, which gives you your spark!” With this advice, Sam is well on her way to being happy once again.
A Girl Named Sam celebrates each child’s uniqueness and lets all children know that they are special and have much to offer. It’s playful, fun and the illustrations will both engage and inspire your child’s imagination with delight.
A Girl Named Sam is suitable for many age groups, especially ages 4-8…
6. The Amazing Book of No
by: M. K. Mathias, M. K. Mathias Release date: May 26, 2014 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
“The Amazing Book of No” is a deceptively simple story that will teach your 3-7 year old how to accept the word “no” when you say it, and why they shouldn’t argue. The story is about two moms and their children. One mom says “no” all the time, while the other says “yes” to everything. It is cute and engaging all in one, and designed not to take up too much of a parents valuable time. With the idea being to try and imprint wholesome ideals while kids are young. Reading this just a few times to your boy or girl at bedtime will ensure you don’t have any misunderstandings with your children about the word “NO” as they grow older. This really is: The Amazing Book of No!
7. Up, Up, Up! (A Barefoot Singalong)
by: Susan Reed, Rachel Oldfield Release date: May 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
8. Epossumondas Saves the Day
by: Coleen Salley, Janet Stevens Release date: Nov 01, 2006 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
9. Alphaprints: 123
by: Roger Priddy Release date: Jul 22, 2014 Number of Pages: 20 Find in Library Read Review |
10. Who Hops?
by: Katie Davis Release date: Sep 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
11. Busy Chickens (A Busy Book)
by: John Schindel, Steven Holt Release date: Mar 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 20 Find in Library Read Review |
12. When the World Is Ready for Bed
by: Gillian Shields, Anna Currey Release date: Sep 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
When the world / Is ready for bed / The sky grows dark / The sun glows red.
The little flowers / Shut their eyes / The night birds sing / Their lullabies
Told with a gently rhyming text, this lovely story of the world falling asleep is just right for soothing babies and toddlers at bedtime.
13. Bear and Friends: Bear Snores On; Bear Wants More; Bear’s New Friend (The Bear Books)
by: Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman Release date: May 19, 2015 Number of Pages: 102 Find in Library Read Review |
Meet Bear. He lives in the forest with his friends Mouse, Hare, Mole, Wren, and others. Bear’s friends try to wake him up from a long winter sleep, but he just snores on. When Bear is awake, he searches for something tasty to eat. But nothing’s quite right. He wants more. Then Bear hears something clattering in the trees up above, and when he discovers who it is, he makes a new friend!
This boxed collection of three Classic Board Books starring the lovable, adorable Bear makes a perfect gift!
14. Bizz and Buzz Make Honey Buns (Penguin Core Concepts)
by: Dee Leone Release date: Jun 26, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Bizz and Buzz Make Honey Buns covers the concepts Friendship and Problem Solving.
15. Splish, Splash! (My First I Can Read Book)
by: Sarah Weeks, Ashley Wolff Release date: Jan 01, 1999 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Bebé Goes Shopping
by: Susan Middleton Elya, Steven Salerno Release date: Apr 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
17. Counting Dogs (Numbers Storybox Book)
by: Eric Barclay Release date: May 26, 2015 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
Follow ten adorable dogs as they learn to count from one to ten using the animals around their neighborhood. A simple counting story brillianty packaged in a unique, hands-on Storybox format with die-cut, tabbed board pages that will keep kids learning and having fun!
18. Elusive Moose
by: Joan Gannij, Clare Beaton Release date: Feb 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
19. How Willy Got His Wheels
by: Deborah Turner Release date: Jul 14, 1998 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
20. I Am a Backhoe
by: Anna Grossnickle Hines, Anna Grossnickle Hines Release date: Jan 12, 2010 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
I am . . .a backhoe.”
In spare text and vibrant illustrations, a little boy pretends to be a bulldozer, a crane, a dump truck, and a roller. And finally, he parks on the couch with his father for a quiet moment.
21. Whose Nose and Toes (Picture Puffin)
by: John Butler Release date: Jun 29, 2004 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Moomin’s Little Book of Numbers
by: Tove Jansson Release date: Apr 12, 2011 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
Little ones can rely on the Moomins to make numbers fun. Moomintroll, Moominmamma, and the Snork Maiden help create a game out of learning to go from one to ten, and beyond, with everyday objects such as seashells and stars.
23. Things to Learn (My First Book of)
by: Tiger Tales Release date: Mar 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
24. Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes
by: Roseanne Greenfield Thong, John Parra Release date: Feb 26, 2013 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
25. Bear Takes a Trip BB
by: Sheila Blackstone, Debbie Harter Release date: May 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
them as they make their way to their destination on many different types of transportion and have lots of fun when they get there!
Simple rhyming text guides young readers through this engaging story.
Time-telling elements make this book a great educational resource.
A charming new addition to the ever-popular Bear series.
Other titles in Bear series are available in Spanish and bilingual editions.
26. Hello Ocean/Hola mar
by: Pam Munoz Ryan, Mark Astrella Release date: Jul 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Crisp, realistic illustrations fill the pages with the rush of surf and the warmth of sun-baked sand. The sights and smells and sensations of the ocean become vividly clear in these beautifully rendered paintings.
27. Itty Bitty
by: Cece Bell, Cece Bell Release date: Jun 09, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Itty Bitty is a very, very tiny dog. But when he finds an enormous bone, he goes straight to work, gnawing out doors and windows and hollowing out the entire inside. When his work is done, however, his cavernous house still feels incomplete. Where can he find some itty-bitty things that will make this bone a home? Everyone from dollhouse lovers to grown-ups setting up a home of their own will fall for this comical tale of an optimistic canine who is small in stature but huge in charm.
28. My Granny Went to Market
by: Stella Blackstone, Christopher Corr Release date: Mar 01, 2005 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Santa Visits the Thingumajigs
by: Irene Keller, Dick Keller Release date: Sep 01, 2005 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
This title is suitable for toddlers and ages upwards. Here`s fun for every child, for whoever heard of Santa sending a letter? Only the rowdy and rude Thingumajigs would get a letter from Santa.
30. Ten Dogs in the Window
by: Claire Masurel, Pamela Paparone Release date: Feb 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Best Selling Books for 3 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
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- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
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- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
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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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