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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 322 books capture the daily miracle of it.

322 books

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What Could I Be?

What Could Aaliyah Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders what they'll do when they grow up. This rhythmic story explores big

Cover of What Could Taylor Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Taylor Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhyming adventure explores a world of career possibilities and encourages

Cover of Why Am I So Little?

Why Am I So Little?

Patricija Bloom

For the child who feels small in a world made for grownups, this gentle story helps them discover the unique strengths o

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Cover of First the Egg

First the Egg

Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Watch an egg become a chicken and a seed turn into a flower in this simple, striking look at how things grow and change.

Ages 2–5

Cover of What Could Eva Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Eva Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play dress-up and wonders who they'll be tomorrow, this story celebrates the limitless power

Cover of What Could Elena Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Elena Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious preschooler who loves to play pretend, this book explores a world of career possibilities through a youn

Cover of What Could Ben Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Ben Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend, this sweet exploration of future roles encourages preschoolers to imagine all t

Cover of What Could Gracie Be?

What Could Gracie Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious preschooler who loves to play pretend and wonders about all the amazing things they can do when they gro

Cover of What Could Elle Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Elle Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the young dreamer starting to notice the world of work, this rhyming adventure helps children imagine themselves in

Cover of What Could Lily Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Lily Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious toddler imagining their future. A gentle exploration of different roles and dreams that encourages littl

Cover of Dad Will Always Love You

Dad Will Always Love You

HOJAT. NAGHSHEJAHAN

For children needing reassurance of a parent's unconditional love, regardless of mistakes, distance, or the passage of t

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Playing Beatie Bow

A lonely girl finds herself pulled from modern Australia back to the 1880s to live with an immigrant family from the Ork

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The Big Girl Bridge

Michael D'Aulerio

For the child who feels hesitant about trying something new or taking a big step, this rhyming story transforms a scary

Cover of What Could Everly Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Everly Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child starting to ask 'what will I be when I grow up,' this personalized journey celebrates the endless possibil

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Personalized Name Kids Books

What Could Genesis Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child named Genesis who is beginning to wonder about their place in the world and the many paths they can take a

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My First Korean Picture Books

Days, Months, Seasons & Time

For the curious toddler wondering when their birthday will arrive or what comes after Tuesday, this colorful guide makes

Cover of What Could Naomi Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Naomi Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and is starting to notice the many roles people play in the world around them.

Cover of What Could Florence Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Florence Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend and wonders about the future, this story celebrates the endless possibilities of

Cover of What Could Natalie Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Natalie 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 journey explores endles

Cover of What Could Maeve Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Maeve Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the child who loves to play pretend, this rhythmic story celebrates the endless possibilities of who they might beco

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A story about a little droplet -Tiny, who wanted to do something great.

Agnieszka Cembruch

For the child who feels too small to make a difference, this gentle story follows a tiny droplet discovering how even th

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My First Bulgarian Words

Days, Months, Seasons & Time

For the early learner starting to ask 'When is my birthday?' or 'How long until tomorrow?' this guide makes the abstract

Cover of Still Stuck

Shinsuke Yoshitake

For the child who feels overwhelmed by small frustrations or minor accidents. A silly look at finding independence and i

Cover of What Could Chloe Be?

What Could I Be?

What Could Chloe Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious preschooler who loves to play pretend, this rhyming story celebrates the endless possibilities of who th

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