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Poetry About Becoming a Big Kid – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Poetry About Becoming a Big Kid

Explore poetry books about becoming a big kid for children.

153 books

Cover of The Sky Is the Limit

Happiness Is . . .

The Sky Is the Limit

Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar

For children standing at the threshold of a new chapter, this lyrical journey celebrates the vast potential and small mi

Cover of Woke Baby

Mahogany L. Browne

For parents wanting to share their values of social justice and community from day one, this rhythmic board book turns a

Cover of Popina & Slumberina: The Ultimate 'Bye-Bye Blankie' Picture Book!

Popina & Slumberina: The Ultimate 'Bye-Bye Blankie' Picture Book!

For the toddler who isn't ready to let go of their favorite comfort object, this gentle rhyming story turns parting with

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Cover of Aspiring Bold Careers: Dream Jobs in ABC Rhyme for Kids Ages 3-5

Aspiring Bold Careers: Dream Jobs in ABC Rhyme for Kids Ages 3-5

Isabelle Wade, Golden School

For the child who asks "What can I be when I grow up?" this rhyming alphabet guide introduces diverse paths from A to Z

Ages 3–5

Cover of Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: And Other Action Rhymes

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: And Other Action Rhymes

For parents looking to channel their toddler's energy into playful learning, this vibrant collection uses classic rhymes

Cover of If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

For the child who daydreams about making their own rules, this hilarious poetry collection celebrates the silly and rebe

Cover of Hello, I'm Here!

Step Gently Out #2

Hello, I'm Here!

For the child taking their own first wobbly steps toward independence, this poetic journey follows a newborn crane as it

Cover of Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers

Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers

For the preschooler who is just starting to notice the squiggly shapes of numbers and needs a playful, rhythmic way to l

Cover of Everyone Starts Small

Everyone Starts Small

Liz Garton Scanlon

For the child who feels small or impatient to grow up, this lyrical journey shows how even the grandest parts of nature

Cover of The Farmer's Boy

R. Caldecott's Picture Books #8

The Farmer's Boy

Randolph Caldecott

Gentle rhymes and classic illustrations bring the daily rhythms of an old-fashioned farm to life, from tending animals t

Cover of General Store

A young girl dreams of her future shop, filled with everything from bolts of colorful fabric to bunches of sweet bananas

Cover of Ow-em-gee!

For the child who experiences every small mishap as a major drama, these funny poems turn daily 'OMG' moments into relat

Cover of Frog Legs

For the energetic child who can't sit still, these bouncy poems celebrate the joy of movement, jumping, and the physical

Cover of If

Rudyard Kipling

A father shares his timeless hopes and steady wisdom through the verses of this celebrated poem, brought to life with be

Cover of What Could I Be

What Could I Be

For the child who loves to wonder what the future holds. This collection of rhyming poems invites little ones to imagine

Cover of Who Said Boo? Halloween Poems for the Very Young

Who Said Boo? Halloween Poems for the Very Young

Nancy White Carlstrom

Playful monsters, glowing jack-o-lanterns, and friendly witches come to life in this rhythmic collection of gentle holid

Cover of With My Hands: Poems About Making Things

With My Hands: Poems About Making Things

Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

Celebrate the quiet satisfaction of creating something from scratch. These poems invite children to explore the magic of

Cover of My Parents Think I'm Sleeping

My Parents Think I'm Sleeping

Funny poems explore the secret world of a child who stays wide awake and active long after the lights have been turned o

Cover of The Gift of the Broken Teacup

The Gift of the Broken Teacup

Gentle poems offer quiet tools for yoga, deep breathing, and finding focus, helping the heart be heard through simple mo

Cover of Counting Your Way: Number Nursery Rhymes

Mother Goose Rhymes

Counting Your Way: Number Nursery Rhymes

For parents who want to turn counting practice into a playful bonding experience, these familiar nursery rhymes build ea

Cover of Friendly Faces: People Nursery Rhymes

Mother Goose Rhymes

Friendly Faces: People Nursery Rhymes

Gentle rhythms and colorful characters fill these twenty classic rhymes, bringing the bustling world of everyday people

Cover of Honey Sandwich

Elizabeth Honey

Whimsical rhymes and playful verses capture the simple magic of eating sandwiches, exploring nature, and the everyday wo

Cover of A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

Everyday household items turn into poetic surprises in this alphabet book featuring real-life photographs and clever rhy

Cover of The Original Mother Goose's Melody

The Original Mother Goose's Melody

Classic nursery rhymes and foundational songs come together in this historical collection that helped make Mother Goose

More Formats for Becoming a Big Kid

Chapter Books(4982)Picture Books(1176)Early Readers(369)Graphic Novels(106)Board Books(71)Young Adult(52)Middle Grade(47)

Becoming a Big Kid by Age Group

Books for Becoming a Big Kid for Ages 0–3(7325)Books for Becoming a Big Kid for Ages 12–18(499)Books for Becoming a Big Kid for Ages 4–7(9174)Books for Becoming a Big Kid for Ages 8–11(3222)