Skip to content

Books
Articles

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Articles
About
Terms
Privacy

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Send Feedback

Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

Browse → Ages 0–3 → Themes → Shame & Guilt → Ages 0–3

Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 0–3

Toddlers experience shame viscerally: the hot face, the hiding, the desperate desire to undo what just happened. These 561 books help very young children understand that making a mistake doesn't make you a bad person, and that the adults in your life still love you after.

561 books

Cover of Homemade Love

bell hooks' Children's Books #2

Sweet nicknames and gentle arms surround a young girl in this lyrical celebration of the steady, unconditional warmth fo

Cover of Clifford Goes to Dog School

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford Goes to Dog School

Norman Bridwell

Clifford may be a bit clumsy and in need of obedience lessons, but Emily Elizabeth knows her big red dog is already wond

Cover of Doodle Bites

Tilly and Friends #4

Doodle the alligator is having a very bitey morning, and his animal friends are paying the price in this gentle look at

1...3 4 5 6 7...24

Popular Series in This Category

The Railway Series

3 books in this category

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2 books in this category

2 books in this category

Cover of Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever

Otis & Sydney #1

Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever

Laura Numeroff

Even though Otis puts the wrong date on the invitations, he and Sydney discover that a birthday party with just your bes

Ages 3–7

Cover of The Dog Who Cried Woof

The Dog Who Cried Woof

Cleo the dog thinks it’s funny to shout for help when she doesn't need it, but she soon learns what happens when her fri

Cover of We Share Everything!

We Share Everything!

Jeremiah and Amanda take their teacher’s instructions literally, resulting in a hilarious wardrobe swap when they are to

Cover of Curious George Plays Soccer

Curious George Plays Soccer

George hits the soccer field to learn all about playing by the rules, working with a team, and having a blast while tryi

Cover of I'm Sorry

Best friends don't always agree, and finding the courage to apologize can be the hardest part of making things right aga

Cover of Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors

Clifford the Big Red Dog #18

Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors

Norman Bridwell

Travel back to the very beginning to see how a small puppy grew into a giant red dog and learned to live with some very

Cover of Help! The Wolf Is Coming!

Help! The Wolf Is Coming!

High in the steep mountains, a shepherd family's sons learn a rhythmic lesson about the dangers of crying wolf and the i

Cover of Presto Change-O

Presto Change-O

Matthew and Jessica are practicing their magic skills when a spell goes awry, accidentally transforming their mother int

Cover of Mikey's Marvellous Motorcar

Mikey's Marvellous Motorcar

Mikey loves to tinker, but his dad's car might not survive his latest repair job in this silly, rhyming tale of mechanic

Cover of Phil Saves the Holidays!

Minions Paradise #1

Phil Saves the Holidays!

Phil the Minion tries to bring eggnog, snowmen, and caroling to a tropical paradise to make up for trapping his friends

Cover of Oops! I Wet My Pants

Clean and Happy

Oops! I Wet My Pants

Playing is so much fun that it's easy to forget everything else, but a quick trip to the bathroom ensures the fun doesn'

Cover of Edna Dances

Margaret Park Bridges

Edna is ready to leap and dance, but sometimes she wobbles and falls in this energetic celebration of movement.

Cover of Curious George and the Bunny

Curious George and the Bunny

H. A. Rey, Margret Rey

Curiosity leads to a fuzzy dilemma when George decides to see what it feels like to hold a soft bunny from the hutch.

Cover of Edna's New Coat

Edna's New Coat

Margaret Park Bridges

A beloved new coat is still the best thing in the world to Edna, even if it loses a few buttons along the way.

Cover of Calamity

Camilla Ashforth

A disaster-prone donkey challenges a toy bear and rabbit to a race in this cozy tale of friendship and spirited competit

Cover of Everybody Poos

For toddlers curious about their bodies or starting potty training, this classic guide uses a matter-of-fact approach to

Cover of Skates!

Ezra Jack Keats

For the child who is nervous about trying something new or feels discouraged after a fall. This wordless adventure celeb

Cover of Ravi's Roar

Big Bright Feelings #4

Being a wild tiger is great until the roaring and growling scares away all your friends; Ravi must learn how to handle h

Cover of Branch Line Engines

The Railway Series #16

Branch Line Engines

For the child learning that mistakes happen when we let ego take the wheel, or when we are faced with a challenging new

Cover of The Twin Engines

The Railway Series #15

The Twin Engines

For siblings or friends who struggle with being compared to one another, or for anyone learning that being a team is bet

Cover of Percy the Small Engine

The Railway Series #11

Percy the Small Engine

Steam, diesel, and electric locomotives work the rails of the Island of Sodor under the watchful eye of the Fat Controll

More Ages 0–3 Books

Books About Good vs. Evil for Ages 0–3(73)Books About Honesty & Integrity for Ages 0–3(148)Books About Embarrassment for Ages 0–3(154)Books About Standing Up for Yourself for Ages 0–3(217)Books About Forgiveness & Redemption for Ages 0–3(257)Books About Justice & Fairness for Ages 0–3(290)Books About Trust for Ages 0–3(319)Books About Sadness & Grief for Ages 0–3(344)