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Becoming a Big Kid
Books for Becoming a Big Kid
Books for Becoming a Big Kid – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
11,525 books
0–3 yrs
8088 books
4–7 yrs
3406 books
8–11 yrs
392 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Agent Amelia #1
Ghost Diamond!
Michael Broad
Spunky detective Amelia is on a mission to save the world from jewel thieves, cat burglars, and a strange case of plants
Ages 7–10
Dragonbreath
Ursula Vernon
For the child who feels like they aren't hitting milestones as fast as their peers or feels like the odd one out in thei
Ages 8–12
Old Shell, New Shell
Helen Ward
For the child feeling outgrown by their surroundings. This gentle nature story about a hermit crab's house hunt models r
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
68 books
The Magic Block
Lavina Mahbubani
A special shiny ink pen is trapped under the bed! Follow Rinky as she tries to use a simple black block to reach her bro
Ages 3–7
Cub's Big World
Sarah L. Thomson
For the little explorer beginning to realize how vast the world is beyond their caregiver's side. A gentle story about g
Ages 2–5
The Mum-Minder
Jacqueline Wilson
Sadie is usually the one being looked after, but when her childminder mom catches the flu, it is up to Sadie to manage t
Ages 7–10
Sunny Bunnies
My First 100 Words
Carine Laforest
For toddlers starting to name the world around them, these bright bunnies turn everyday objects into a fun vocabulary ad
Ages 1–4
Around the World in a Bathtub
Wade Bradford
For the child who protests every bath, this playful look at global hygiene rituals shows that kids everywhere share the
Ages 4–8
Heart in the Pocket
Laurence Bourguignon
For the child who feels nervous about being away from a parent. A comforting story about a little kangaroo who finds the
Ages 3–6
Rocket the Dog
Rocket the Brave!
Tad Hills
For the child who feels small in the face of a big challenge. Help your little one find the courage to take that first s
Ages 4–6
Siren Sisters
Dana Langer
For the child grappling with family expectations and the pressure to follow in someone else's footsteps. A magical tale
Ages 8–12
Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp
Mercer Mayer
Liza Lou uses her sharp wit and steady courage to outrun and outsmart the creepy monsters lurking in the Yeller Belly Sw
Ages 4–9
I'll Protect You from the Jungle Beasts
Martha Alexander
For the child who uses a brave persona to mask their own nighttime anxieties. This gentle story explores how projecting
Ages 3–7
Denton Little #1
Denton Little's Death Date
Lance Rubin
For the teenager grappling with the pressure of a pre-determined future and the existential questions of what it means t
Ages 14–18
Not So Small
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who feels overlooked or too small to make a difference. This story celebrates the power of tiny actions an
Ages 3–7
12 Ways to Get to 11
Eve Merriam
The number eleven is never just a number in this playful counting book that uses colorful cut-paper art to show twelve d
Ages 4–8
A+ for Big Ben
Sarah Ellis
For the child who feels like they can't quite keep up with older siblings or classmates and is looking for their own mom
Ages 5–8
Ming Goes to School
Deirdre Sullivan
Ming is brave enough to touch worms and walk the plank, but she might need a little more time before she tackles the big
Ages 3–6
999 Frogs #1
999 Tadpoles
Ken Kimura
Nine hundred ninety-nine siblings must brave a perilous journey from their tiny pond to a big new home, proving that fam
Ages 3–7
Niño's Mask
Jeanette Winter
For the child who loves to play dress-up and is discovering who they are. A young boy explores different identities thro
Ages 3–7
Little Owl (Jonathan Allen) #1
I'm Not Ready!
Jonathan Allen
For the child who feels hesitant about new beginnings. This gentle story helps little ones process the jitters that come
Ages 3–6
Zombie School of Manners
Dinesh Deckker, Subhashini Sumanasekara
The zombies of Creepyville love candy but have terrible habits until Principal Pumpkin shows them that kindness is the m
Ages 6–10
Just Imagine
Tanisha Murarka Bubna
Kish and Mish turn a summer visit into a world of ice-cream mountains and kindness superheroes through a magical rhyming
Ages 3–8
The Wave Walkers #2
The Shell Magicians
Kai Meyer
Jolly and Munk must journey to the ocean floor to close a magical whirlpool while facing sea monsters, pirates, and a te
Ages 13–17
