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Picture Books About Growing Up

Growing up in picture book form is about the small moments. The last time you fit in a certain shirt, the first time you do something alone, the bittersweet feeling of getting bigger. These 318 books capture the daily miracle of it.

318 books

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What Could I Be?

What Could Ann Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonders what they'll be when they grow up. This rhyming journey explores di

Cover of What Could Katie Be?

What Could Katie Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the grown-up world, this rhyming journey explores a wide range

Cover of What Could Samantha Be?

What Could Samantha Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about their place in the world. This playful story explores the endl

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Cover of You Are So Big

You Are So Big

Ro Tatum

For the parent marveling at how quickly their toddler is growing, this rhythmic celebration affirms every new milestone

Ages 1–4

Cover of Love, Mommy

A comforting reassurance of a mother's eternal support and unconditional love for her child through every milestone of g

Cover of What Could Lilian Be?

Personalized Name Kids Books

What Could Lilian Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonder about the future, this rhyming tale celebrates the endless possibili

Cover of What Could Lara Be?

What Could Lara Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious preschooler starting to notice the busy world around them and wondering where they might fit in one day.

Cover of What Could Gabriella Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Gabriella Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious child imagining who they might become, this rhyming journey explores diverse career paths to inspire big

Cover of What Could Kayla Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Kayla Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play dress-up and asks 'What will I be when I grow up?', this rhyming tale explores the excit

Cover of Sam the Stubborn Seed

Sam the Stubborn Seed

For the child who resists new experiences or feels anxious about leaving their comfort zone. A gentle rhyme about findin

Cover of What Could Allison Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Allison Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who feels pressured to pick just one passion or identity. This gentle story explores the limitless possibi

Cover of What Could Valentina Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Valentina Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend, this encouraging book helps little ones imagine themselves in different excitin

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Two Courageous Caterpillars

For the child feeling overwhelmed by big changes or struggling to stay patient. This mindful story uses the butterfly li

Cover of What Could Ella Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Ella Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future. Explore a world of careers through whimsical rhyme

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Oopsy Whoopsy Daisy!

Charlotte Anurukem

For the toddler learning to walk and the parent looking for a playful way to celebrate the tumbles that come with growin

Cover of What to Bee?

For the child who wonders what they will be when they grow up. Buzz the bee explores many paths before discovering that

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Caroline Arnold's Animals #4

A Zebra's World

Caroline Arnold

Vibrant cut-paper art brings the African savanna to life, following the journey of a zebra through its unique life cycle

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What Could I Be?

What Could Anna Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and asks 'What will I be when I grow up?', this story explores diverse career pa

Cover of What Could Alyssa Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Alyssa Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the preschooler beginning to explore their own identity and the many things they might grow up to be.

Cover of What Could Sarah Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Sarah Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious child dreaming about what they will be when they grow up, this encouraging story explores the wide world

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All Bodies Are Good Bodies

Charlotte Barkla

For children starting to notice physical differences, this rhyming celebration of diverse shapes and sizes builds a foun

Cover of What Could Hanna Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Hanna Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonder about the future. An encouraging introduction to different jobs and

Cover of Frida's Big Dreams

Frida's Big Dreams

For the child who is starting to wonder about the future, this sweet story encourages young readers to imagine all the a

Cover of Love Moments

A Baby's First Prayer Book

For parents seeking to cherish the everyday magic of childhood, this tender book celebrates the small, quiet instances o

More Formats for Growing Up

Chapter Books(7103)Young Adult(1904)Middle Grade(626)Graphic Novels(503)Poetry(137)Early Readers(101)Board Books(8)

Growing Up by Age Group

Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3(1283)Books for Growing Up for Ages 12–18(13060)Books for Growing Up for Ages 4–7(4802)Books for Growing Up for Ages 8–11(11169)