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Becoming a Big Kid
Books for Becoming a Big Kid
Books for Becoming a Big Kid – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
11,100 books
0–3 yrs
7811 books
4–7 yrs
3274 books
8–11 yrs
378 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(4982)
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(1176)
Early Readers
(369)
Poetry
(153)
Graphic Novels
(106)
Board Books
(71)
Young Adult
(52)
Middle Grade
(47)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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What I Am
Divya Srinivasan
For the child who feels like a bundle of contradictions. This gentle story celebrates how we can be both small and big,
Ages 3–7
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Pete the Cat's Train Trip
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the little explorer preparing for their first big trip. Pete's cool and calm approach helps children navigate the ex
Ages 4–8
Maisy First Experiences #14
Maisy Goes to the City
Lucy Cousins
For the child feeling overwhelmed by big crowds or tall buildings. Discover the excitement of the city through a friendl
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
65 books
Mouse's First #6
Mouse's First Day of School
Lauren Thompson
For the little explorer feeling big feelings about their very first classroom, this gentle story turns the unknown into
Ages 2–5
A Surprise in the Wood
Cosetta Zanotti
For the child learning to share responsibilities and care for others. A gentle story about a bear and a wolf discovering
Ages 4–8
Have no fear a Dinosaur is here!
Linda Mather
For the child who needs a boost of courage when facing new or scary situations. A friendly dinosaur helper models how to
Ages 2–5
An Aida and Amari Series
The Champ
Carline Constant, Gregory Constant
For the child who needs a boost of courage after a tough day on the field or in the classroom, this story celebrates the
Ages 3–8
Fox #2
Fox at School
Edward Marshall
For the early reader who needs a laugh to ease those classroom jitters, follow the silly and relatable school-day blunde
Ages 5–8
Moondance
Joanna Kenrick
Teeho is too small to join the moonlight tiger dance, so he creates his own unique steps that eventually lead the whole
Ages 3–6
The Watermelon Seed
Coretta Williams
For the child who is worried about a small mistake or believes a playground myth: this story helps soothe anxieties with
Ages 3–7
Not a Box #1
Not a Box
Antoinette Portis
A simple cardboard container transforms into a mountain peak or a rocket ship in this playful celebration of creative im
Ages 2–5
Stanley #2
Stanley's Wild Ride
Linda Bailey
For the child who wonders what their pets do when everyone is asleep, this story explores the thrill of independence and
Ages 3–7
Big City, Little World #2
Are You Small?
Mo Willems
For the child grappling with being the youngest or smallest in the room, this gentle exploration highlights how size is
Ages 2–6
Centipede's 100 Shoes
Tony Ross
For the child who gets overwhelmed by big tasks or feels like they need to have every new gadget just because everyone e
Ages 3–7
Aleph Bet
Olam Katan Press
For the family starting their journey with Hebrew, this gentle guide introduces the Aleph-Bet to help young children con
Ages 0–4
Put It On the List!
Kristen Darbyshire
Feeding the family becomes a chaotic lesson in teamwork when forgetting the grocery list leads to a dinner of pickled gr
Ages 3–8
How to Explain to a Grown-Up #2
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up
Ruth Spiro
For the curious child who wants to understand how gadgets work and show off their big brain to the adults in the room.
Ages 3–7
Henry and Mudge #10
The Big Test
Cynthia Rylant
After eight weeks of hard work at dog school, Mudge is finally ready to show off his new skills and claim his well-earne
Ages 5–7
I Spy Passover Book for Kids
Jewish Learning Press, Passover Publishing
For the preschooler getting ready for their first Seder, this playful search-and-find book introduces Passover tradition
Ages 2–5
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Janet Stevens
A troll in for a surprise meets three goats in diapers and leather jackets in this energetic, humorous retelling of the
Ages 4–8
DC Super Heroes Pop-Up #2
What's Up, Superman and Friends?
Matthew Reinhart
What's Up, Superman and Friends?
Ages 0–3
Good Day or Bad Day - I Love You Anyway!
Sigal Adler
For the child who needs to know that your love remains steady even after a day of big feelings, mistakes, or tough behav
Ages 2–6
I'm Starting School Today
Kimberly A. Pattison
For the child feeling the jitters about their first day. This calming story walks through the school routine to turn bac
Ages 3–6
Spicy Spicy Hot!
Lenny Wen
For the child who wants to feel grown up at the dinner table and share in their family's traditions even when it is a li
Ages 4–8
