20 Best Books For 3 Yr Olds (2023 Update)

The longest-running picture book on the new york times bestseller list, now available in a board book! press the yellow dot on the cover of this interactive children's book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! each page of this surprising touch book instructs the reader to push the button, shake it up, tilt the book, and who knows what will happen next! children and adults alike will giggle with delight as the dots multiply, change direction, and grow in size! especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page, this unique interactive picture book about the power of imagination and interactivity will provide read-aloud fun for all ages! this interactive board book teaches kids how to interact with the world around them – perfect as a read aloud book for preschool or bedtime surprising and fun, hervé tullet's adventures are great for the whole family – press here, mix it up!, let's play!, and say zoop! collect all four interactive books from hervé tullet. – additional categories for this children's book include: books for toddlers – classic picture books

The #1 new york times bestselling children's book now available as a board book! as the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. one by one, crane truck, cement mixer, dump truck, bulldozer, and excavator finish their work and lie down to rest–so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! an unabridged board book for kids, this version of the bestselling and beloved goodnight, goodnight construction site book is perfect for small hands. even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite. wildly popular children's and toddler books: since its debut more than a decade ago, goodnight, goodnight construction site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. this popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere! standout picture book: this delightful construction truck book is hailed by booklist, in its starred review, as "especially for those who like wheels with their dreams." perfect read-aloud: author sherri duskey rinker's sweet rhyming text and irresistible artwork by illustrator tom lichtenheld soothe little ones into a peaceful rest. this durable board book version is perfect for kids who can't get enough of trucks and construction stories, day or night! can't get enough of these tough trucks? many more titles in bestselling book series, including mighty, mighty construction site, construction site: road crew, coming through!, and three cheers for kid mcgear! are available now! perfect for: young truck, tractor, and construction fans emerging preschool and kindergarten readers gift for birthday, baby shower, and any occasion fans of books about vehicles like little blue truck, thomas the tank engine, and diggersaurs

#1 new york times bestseller! a construction book kids can enjoy any time of day, from the team behind goodnight, goodnight, construction site. "people will be revving their engines to get their hands on this sequel."–booklist created by sherri duskey rinker and tom lichtenheld, the author-illustrator team behind the phenomenal bestsellers goodnight, goodnight, construction site and steam train, dream train, here is the perfect book for kids learning how to work and play together, make new friends, and overcome obstacles. down in the big construction site, all of the favorite trucks are back facing their biggest job yet and will need the help of new construction friends to get it done. mighty, mighty construction site teaches kids that when working as a team, even a big job seems small! they find out that with teamwork, nothing is impossible! wildly popular children's books: since its debut more than a decade ago, goodnight, goodnight construction site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. fans of the series are in for a mighty good time with this truck book that focuses on team-building, friendship, and working together! familiar friends: kids will recognize their favorite truck characters–dump truck, excavator, cement mixer, bulldozer and more–and meet some smiling new friends like skid steer, backhoe, flatbed, pumper truck, and front-end loader in this beautifully illustrated picture book. perfect read-aloud: filled with vibrant illustrations, rich vocabulary, and easy-to-follow rhymes, this delightful toddler book is great for little ones who can't get enough of construction stories, day or night! perfect for: family and elementary school story time emerging readers in preschool through early elementary grades who are beginning to work on word recognition and independent reading gift for birthday, baby shower, holidays, or any occasion anyone who loves engaging classic children's books by authors such as dr. seuss, chris van dusen, sandra boynton, and shel silverstein fans of books about vehicles like little blue truck, thomas the tank engine, and diggersaurs

You must never touch a dinosaur . . . except in this book! this dinosaur-themed touch-and-feel book is perfect for young children. children will love reading the funny rhyme that warns of the dangers of touching a dinosaur–and then ignoring the advice! innovative silicone touches feature throughout the book, with a different texture for children to explore on every spread. this tactile book offers plenty for young children to enjoy, helping to promote an early love of reading.

A young woman holds her newborn son – and looks at him lovingly. softly she sings to him:"i'll love you forever – i'll like you for always – as long as i'm living – my baby you'll be." so begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. since publication in l986,love you forever has sold more than 15 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds of thousands of copies in spanish and french). booksellers should inquire about the special promotion offer on the 24 copy counter displays for the trade paper edition. – and a big book edition, 16" x 16" with a trade paper binding.

Find bluey and bingo in this search-and-find activity book! have you seen bluey and bingo? there are lots of other hidden items, too, so join the fun in this search-and-find book!

Snuggle up to your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most beloved fairytale characters with this unique collection of enchanting stories carefully selected to enthrall 3-year-olds. enjoy the classic tales of chicken little and rapunzel along with exciting new stories and rhymes in this sturdy collectible format filled with playful illustrations your toddler will adore. a perfect book to celebrate your favorite 3-year-old! short, easy-to-read stories are ideal for capturing the attention of toddlers. short stories and rhymes allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day. read one story for a quick 5-minute read or pair together with several nursery rhymes to accommodate bedtime schedules and routines playful illustrations fill every page perfect for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged includes favorite classic stories, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes such as troll two three four, three blind mice and five little monkeys, designed to delight your little one during storytime and become a bedtime favorite a wonderful gift for any occasion birthdays, holidays, and more! collect the series for every milestone! ages 1-5 available!

A beautiful hardcover edition of the new york times bestselling interactive picture book from the creator of press here! with the graphic intensity of eric carle, the interactive fun of poke-a-dot books, and the humor of the day the crayons quit but with a vision all his own, hervé tullet invites readers to mix it up in a dazzling adventure of color and tones, filled with magic and wonder. follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear . . . mix . . . splatter . . . and vanish in a vivid world powered only by the reader's imagination. the result is not only enchantment and giggles, but a real and deeper understanding of colors brought by a true master of his craft. just as in his mega-selling classic press here, tullet sets readers on an extraordinary journey of color, motion, and interactivity. is the perfect gift book for parents and kids to cherish and read again and again, as well as an invaluable teaching tool for preschool and kindergarten classrooms. award-winning book: a junior library guild selection, a buzzfeed best book of the year, a pbs parents best picture book, an acl distinguished book, and selected as a best book of the year by chicago public library. an innovative, interactive way to teach kids about color: each delightful page turn mixes colors and teaches kids basic color theory. kids will giggle as they mash, smoosh, and mix up colors as they participate in the story. an educational gift: the gorgeous graphic visuals make this interactive learning book an irresistible choice for gift-giving with the educational aspect as an appealing bonus. stimulates creativity & imagination: celebrate the magic of three simple colors transforming into an entire rainbow of possibilities. a tour-de-force of imagination that mixes the whimsical minimalism of duck! rabbit! with the graphic intensity readers have come to love in tullet's unique books for toddlers. perfect for: the millions of children and adults who love hervé tullet and his wonderful books, including press here, let's play!, and say zoop! fun and interactive read-aloud book for families or small groups toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers ready to learn about combining colors in a fun and imaginative way children's art programs fans of the dot by peter h. reynolds; brown bear, brown bear by eric carle; a color of his own by leo lionni; and other books about color and creativity

The instant usa today best seller! celebrate your love of the iconic 1980s sitcom with this charming board book that fans will want to share with the youngest readers at bedtime. dorothy, blanche, and rose are having a sleepover! and, of course, they are having too much fun to go to sleep. as ma tries to get them to settle down, the girls enjoy some cheesecake in the kitchen, try on their dress-up clothes, sing and dance, and say goodnight to their friends stan and miles. finally, after taking a bath and putting on their pj's, they all squeeze into bed and listen to one of ma's sicily stories before they drift off together. illustrated with bright and charming art, full of easter eggs and nods to iconic show gags–from st. olaf to shady pines–goodnight, girls will simultaneously delight kids and adults.

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck– all parade across the pages of this delightful book. children will immediately respond to eric carle's flat, boldly colored collages. combined with bill martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.

Hit the road reading with dr. tucked inside this cute little blue box topped with a plastic handle and secured by a tuck closure are board book editions of the classic dr. ideal for the holidays, new mothers, and happy occasions of all kinds, this is a literacy-nurturing gift that babies can literally sink their teeth into!

With its bold blue cover, this board book edition of eric hill’s classic story featuring everyone’s favorite puppy is just as iconic as the first lift-the-flap edition. “spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood.” —parents magazine

There's always time for a story! three minutes to read-aloud and look at pictures makes this treasury perfect for quiet time or bedtime. short little stories are just right for toddlers. stories like jack and the beanstalk, gingerbread man, and ugly duckling will engage your child or grandchild. this beautiful book is a keepsake for the family, and perfect for a 3 year old birthday. reading together makes memories! there is always time to read together with this collection of three-minute stories that your favorite three-year-old is sure to love. includes classic stories, fairy tales, and new favorites such as goldilocks, four little pigs, little red riding hood, dinosaur marching band, little dragon goes fishing, and more! reading to your toddler encourages family interaction, helps to lengthen attention span, and supports comprehension and vocabulary growth. each story only three minutes to read! engage and entertain your little boy or girl with fun, enriching stories. great gift for 3-year-old boys and girls for birthdays, holidays, christmas, and more!

From the amazing mind of author and illustrator bill cotter comes one of this year's best christmas books for children! larry the lovable monster from don't push the button! is back for the holidays with another hilarious, interactive adventure in this toddler christmas book! it's almost christmas and santa is coming! you don't want to end up on the naughty list, do you? with no elves in sight, larry thinks he can get away with some last-minute holiday mischief before santa arrives. well, maybe just once can't hurt…uh oh! kids have fun pushing the button, shaking the book, and scratching larry's tummy. this is a winner for reading aloud to a group–atlanta parent, don't push the button!

The millions of fans of goodnight, goodnight, construction site can count along from 1 to 10 as excavator revs into action on the construction site in excavator's 1 2 3. it's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling goodnight, goodnight, construction site! from the author of the beloved international bestseller comes excavator's 1 2 3, a great way for preschoolers to learn numbers 1 through 10. little construction fans will love watching excavator and dump truck dig one foundation, lift three loads of sand, set five pipes, and more until the project is done. wildly popular children's and toddler books: since its debut more than a decade ago, goodnight, goodnight construction site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. this popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere! talented author-illustrator team: sherri duskey rinker is the author of numerous #1 new york times bestsellers. ethan long is an internationally recognized children's book author and illustrator with more than 70 titles to his credit, including up, tall, and high!, a theodor seuss geisel award winner. he is also the creator of the emmy-nominated preschool series tasty time with zefronk. engaging read-aloud: sweet rhyming text and vibrant artwork teach kids to count from 1 to 10. this irresistible book is perfect for family and preschool story time, soothing little ones to sleep, and helping them learn numbers. can't get enough of this crew of tough trucks? many more titles in the bestselling book series, including mighty, mighty construction site; construction site: road crew, coming through! ; and three cheers for kid mcgear! are available now! perfect for: young fans of trucks, tractors, construction, building, and cars toddlers and kindergarten readers who are beginning to work on number recognition and counting gift for birthday, baby shower, and any occasion readers who love classic children's books and bedtime stories by authors such as dr. seuss, sandra boynton, nancy tillman, mac barnett, and margaret wise brown fans of books about vehicles like little blue truck, thomas the tank engine, and diggersaurs

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days.26 pages. ages 3 to 5 years.

Our find it board books are baby's first puzzles. they include age-appropriate seek-and-find fun for little ones, plus bonus activities that explore shapes, sounds, numbers and colors. all 4 books help spark early learning by combining vibrant, baby-friendly pictures and developmentally appropriate challenges. plus, parents can bond with their little ones while they point to the objects in each fun book.

Toddlers will love the rhythmic and rhyming text, photographs, and soft touches in the bright baby touch & feel board book set! children will learn about zoo animals, farm animals, pets, and baby animals in these discovery board books. this board book set is great for teaching vocabulary.

Big, colorful illustrations and minimal text set the stage for a delightful cast of characters as they go about their day-to-day adventures in one little town throughout the year. playing, chasing pets, running errands, going to work: following what happens and looking for the many small surprises in the pictures will absorb and amuse children and parents alike.

Toddlers will love the rhythmic and rhyming text, photographs, and soft touches in the bright baby touch & feel board book set! children will learn about zoo animals, farm animals, pets, and baby animals in these discovery board books. this board book set is great for teaching vocabulary.