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Books About Freedom & Independence for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Freedom & Independence for Ages 0–3

Independence at this age is the spoon held for the first time, the walk taken without holding a hand, the fierce insistence on doing it myself. These 937 books celebrate that drive, which is one of the first signs of a person becoming themselves.

937 books

Cover of First Snow

For the child enchanted by the first snowfall, this quiet story captures the hushed magic of waking up to a world transf

Cover of Cat Days

Penguin Young Readers: Level 1

Follow a cat through a busy day of sitting, running, and playing, right up until it is time for a well-earned nap.

Cover of Maisy's Favorite Clothes

Maisy's Favorite Clothes

For the toddler who is discovering the fun of choosing their own outfits and naming every piece of clothing in their dra

Cover of How Will You Get There, Maisy?

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Maisy

How Will You Get There, Maisy?

Lucy Cousins

For the curious toddler who is fascinated by every passing truck or plane. Explore different ways to travel with Maisy i

Ages 2–5

Cover of What Could Josie Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Josie Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the little dreamer who wonders what they'll be when they grow up, this rhyming tale celebrates the joy of imaginatio

Cover of Good Morning Baby

Good Morning Baby

Cheryl Willis Hudson

For the parent wanting to turn the morning rush into a moment of connection. This gentle board book celebrates the simpl

Cover of Kitten's Day Out

Kitten's Day Out

For the curious toddler ready to explore the world. This gentle story encourages safe discovery as a tiny kitten meets n

Cover of On the Move

For the curious toddler or early reader fascinated by anything with wheels, wings, or tracks. This book explores all the

Cover of It's My City! A Singing Map

It's My City! A Singing Map

April Pulley Sayre

A birthday supply run becomes a rhythmic adventure as a brother and sister sing their way through the vibrant sights, so

Cover of Dog's Walk to the Beach

Dog's Walk to the Beach

For the toddler who loves their furry best friend and the magic of a day out, this simple story celebrates the quiet joy

Cover of Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins #1

When the extraordinary Mary Poppins arrives on the East Wind, Jane and Michael Banks' lives are transformed by tea parti

Cover of Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad

Rory the Dinosaur #1

Rory the Dinosaur: Me and My Dad

Rory heads off on a solo island adventure to give his dad some quiet time, never realizing that his watchful father is s

Cover of Fly, Little Bird

Fly, Little Bird

For the child learning the beauty of independence and the bittersweet nature of growing up. A gentle exploration of a yo

Cover of Bridget and the Moose Brothers

Bridget and the Moose Brothers

Pija Lindenbaum

For the child finding their voice and independence. This whimsical story follows a girl who masters her fears by motheri

Cover of Two Little Bears

Two Little Bears

Margaret Wise Brown

Pretty Little Liars is a series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard. Beginning with 2006's initial novel of the same n

Cover of Potty

Leslie Patricelli Board Books #13

Leslie Patricelli

Is it time to ditch the diapers? Listen in on Baby's funny internal debate as he decides if he is finally ready to try t

Cover of Cuddly Dudley

Dudley the penguin just wants to be left alone, but his affectionate family won't stop hugging him. A solo trek away fro

Cover of Interstellar Cinderella

Interstellar Fairy Tales #1

Interstellar Cinderella

Deborah Underwood

Cinderella is a stellar mechanic who would rather fix rocket engines than attend a ball, but her skills are exactly what

Cover of Slinky Malinki, Catflaps

Slinky Malinki #3

Slinky Malinki, Catflaps

While the house is quiet and the fire is warm, Slinky Malinki hears the call of the moonlight and slips through the catf

Cover of Even Princesses Go to the Potty

Even... Go to the Potty #2

Even Princesses Go to the Potty

Naomi Wax, Wendy Wax

Lift the flaps to see that everyone from royal princesses to brave ship captains has to stop what they are doing and use

Cover of Leo Potty Training

Leo Potty Training

For parents looking for a gentle, playful way to navigate the potty training milestone with their toddler through a rela

Cover of The Story of Babar

The Story of Babar

Jean de Brunhoff

For the child navigating a big life change or experiencing loss, this timeless tale follows an elephant's journey from t

Cover of The Return of Thelma the Unicorn

Thelma the Unicorn #2

The Return of Thelma the Unicorn

The world misses its favorite unicorn! Thelma must decide if she is ready to leave her quiet life and put her famous spa

Cover of Wave

The Border Trilogy #2

A little girl stands on the shore, watching the roaring waves with fear until she finds the courage to splash and play i

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