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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 941 books celebrate that drive, which is one of the first signs of a person becoming themselves.

941 books

Cover of I Like Me!

Nancy Carlson's Animal Friends

A joyful pig finds fun and happiness in her own company, proving that being your own best friend is the most important f

Cover of Potty Party!

For toddlers ready to trade diapers for big kid underwear, this upbeat celebration turns the potty training process into

Cover of Geraldine's Blanket

Geraldine the Pig #1

Geraldine's Blanket

Geraldine's parents say she's too old for her tattered baby blanket, so she uses her creativity to transform it into som

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Cover of Little Mouse Gets Ready

Little Mouse #1

Little Mouse Gets Ready

Jeff Smith

Little Mouse is very busy putting on his shirt, pants, and shoes so he can head out to the barn with his family for a bi

Ages 3–6

Cover of Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms

Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms

Christine Kole MacLean

A busy boy spends his day pretending to be a fearless firefighter and a policeman, but he always makes sure to pause his

Cover of No More Tantrums

Big Kid Power #3

No More Tantrums

Maria van Lieshout

Big kids use their words when things don't go their way in this supportive guide for little ones navigating the major mi

Cover of Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for School?

Cornelius P. Mud #2

Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for School?

Barney Saltzberg

Cornelius the pig has his own silly way of getting ready for the big school day, but he can't walk out the door without

Cover of A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

R. Caldecott's Picture Books #12

A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go

Randolph Caldecott

Follow a dapper frog in his opera hat as he sets off on a rhythmic, rhyming journey through this classic Victorian nurse

Cover of Barney is Big

Barney prepares for his first day of nursery school by looking back at his baby days and celebrating all the new things

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A Place for Ben

Jeanne Titherington

Ben searches for a quiet corner of his own when his baby brother moves into his room, only to realize that complete soli

Cover of The Red Woolen Blanket

The Red Woolen Blanket

Julia and her favorite red blanket are inseparable, until she slowly finds she is ready to face the world without it.

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Cinnamon's Day Out: A Gerbil Adventure

A brave gerbil slips out of his cage for a day of solo exploration before returning safely to his cozy home.

Cover of Wake Up, Mr. B.!

Wake Up, Mr. B.!

Rosie is wide awake while the rest of the house sleeps, so she enlists her loyal dog Mr. B. for a morning full of imagin

Cover of Look Out, Suzy Goose

Look Out, Suzy Goose

Suzy Goose waddles into the deep woods searching for a quiet spot, but she soon learns that the noisy company of her flo

Cover of Coco on the Go

Coco and Friends #2

Follow a little monkey on the go as she tries out different ways to travel, using simple language designed to help new r

Cover of Far Far Away

A little pig decides to run away from home, only to have his mother gently show him that everything he loves is already

Cover of Mud Book: How to Make Pies and Cakes

Mud Book: How to Make Pies and Cakes

Dirt and water transform into whimsical treats in this artistic guide that celebrates the messy, imaginative joy of maki

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Bunnies in a Boat

A speedboat full of rowdy bunnies zooms through Sunny Bay, crashing into sandcastles and hijacking airplanes in a trail

Cover of The Day Jake Vacuumed

The Day Jake Vacuumed

A routine Saturday chore turns into a wild experiment when Jake realizes his vacuum cleaner can swallow up almost anythi

Cover of Polar Bear Morning

Polar Bear Morning

Lauren Thompson

A tiny polar bear cub leaves the safety of her den for the very first time to find a new friend in the snowy world outsi

Cover of A High, Low, Near, Far, Loud, Quiet Story

A High, Low, Near, Far, Loud, Quiet Story

Big and small, fast and slow, and rough and smooth come to life through vibrant photographs of everyday scenes.

Cover of Oscar Learns to Use a Potty

Oscar Learns to Use a Potty

Celebrate the resilience and joy of growing up as a challenging transition becomes a delightful adventure in independenc

Cover of The Pocket Chaotic

The Pocket Chaotic

Life inside a kangaroo's pouch is getting a little too crowded for Alexander, sparking a funny and relatable journey tow

Cover of Scuttle, the Stowaway Mouse

Scuttle, the Stowaway Mouse

Jean Soule, Nancy Soule

For the child who needs a boost of courage to escape a scary situation. This rhythmic tale shows how one small mouse fin

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