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Books for Becoming a Big Kid

Books for Becoming a Big Kid – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

11,523 books

0–3 yrs8087 books

4–7 yrs3405 books

8–11 yrs392 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Little Sister Is Not My Name

Sharon M. Draper

For the child who feels overlooked as the youngest or smallest in the family and is ready to prove they have a big voice

Cover of Oscar Learns to Use a Potty

Oscar Learns to Use a Potty

Celebrate the resilience and joy of growing up as a challenging transition becomes a delightful adventure in independenc

Cover of Camp Tiger

For the child who feels small and uncertain about the changes ahead as summer ends and a new school year begins.

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12–18 yrs

67 books

Cover of All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

All-of-a-Kind Family

All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

Emily Jenkins

Young Gertie is determined to help her four sisters prepare for the holiday until she is finally chosen for the most spe

Ages 4–8

Cover of Telling Time with Big Mama Cat

Telling Time with Big Mama Cat

Big Mama Cat shows how she spends her day, from naps to snacks, while a movable clock lets you track every hour of her b

Cover of Big Day on the River

Big Day on the River

For the child who feels overlooked because of their age or size, this story shows how being small can be a mighty advant

Cover of Bulldozer Helps Out

Bulldozer Helps Out

Candace Fleming

For the child who feels overlooked because they are "too small," this gentle story proves that even the littlest helping

Cover of Walter the Lazy Mouse

Walter the Lazy Mouse

Walter prefers to let others do the work until his family moves away, leaving him to master the art of looking after him

Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons, The

For the child who hesitates to start a project for fear of making a mess, this sweet story celebrates the joy of creativ

Cover of Don't Worry, Murray

Don't Worry, Murray

David Ezra Stein

For the child who feels small in a big, noisy world. This gentle story helps kids navigate daily anxieties through the e

Cover of Here We Come!

For the child who loves to move and make noise. This high-energy march celebrates the joy of coming together and the exc

Cover of Care More Than Us: The Young People's Guide to Success

Care More Than Us: The Young People's Guide to Success

Find your path to personal growth with these motivational strategies designed to help you build confidence and reach you

Cover of Eva Gets Mad

John Davidson's Early Readers

For the child who experiences overwhelming waves of frustration. This gentle story helps little ones recognize and navig

Cover of Just Right Family

Just Right Family

For the child preparing to welcome an adopted sibling. This story explores the mix of excitement and big sister jitters

Cover of Me I Am!

For the child discovering their own unique sparkle. A joyful, rhyming celebration of individuality and the wonderful thi

Cover of Loud Mouse

Idina Menzel, Cara Mentzel

For the child who has a big personality but feels pressure to stay small, this story celebrates the power of finding and

Cover of Amaranth

A terrifying plunge over a waterfall sends two skeptical siblings into a realm of witches and trolls where their childho

Cover of The Boy Who Found His Brave At Night

The Boy Who Found His Brave At Night

Nina Alexander, Alexander Asher

For the child who feels anxious when the lights go out or struggles with the transition to nighttime independence.

Cover of Tom Goes to Kindergarten

Tom Goes to Kindergarten

For the child (and parent) feeling the bittersweet nerves of the first day of school, showing that starting kindergarten

Cover of First I Say a Prayer

First I Say a Prayer

Crystal Bowman, Teri McKinley

For the parent wanting to introduce the habit of prayer, this sweet board book shows toddlers how to talk to God during

Cover of ABC Positive Affirmations for Young Black Boys

ABC Positive Affirmations

ABC Positive Affirmations for Young Black Boys

For parents seeking to nurture a young boy's self-esteem and cultural identity through the power of daily positive self-

Cover of Up, Tall, and High

Up, Tall, and High

For the curious toddler discovering how they fit in the world. This interactive book uses humor and birds to explain spa

Cover of What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family

What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family

For the child preparing to become a big brother or sister and navigating the complex feelings that come with a shrinking

Cover of The Thank You Letter

The Thank You Letter

For the child who loves to create and needs a gentle nudge toward gratitude, this sweet story explores how saying thank