Books like Stories for 3-year-olds
Award winning
Snow Dog
Malorie Blackman, Malorie Blackman, Sami Sweeten, 2001
64 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story promotes curiosity and exploration.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations.
Supports language development and emotional awareness.

Snow Dog
Malorie Blackman, Malorie Blackman, Sami Sweeten, 2001
Award winning
Shape Spotters (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
Sami Sweeten, Megan E. Bryant, 2002
32 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with captivating shapes and colors.
Encourages visual learning and shape recognition skills.
Supports early reading development with simple, clear text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Shape Spotters (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
Sami Sweeten, Megan E. Bryant, 2002
Award winning
A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Bright, colorful illustrations captivate young children's attention. - Simple, rhythmic text supports early language development. - Durable board book format withstands toddler handling. - Encourages visual and tactile exploration.

A House Board Book
Kevin Henkes, 2023
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
My First 123
Shirley Hughes, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic numbers through engaging illustrations.
Develops early counting skills in young children.
Encourages interaction and discussion between parent and child.
Supports cognitive development with simple, clear concepts.

My First 123
Shirley Hughes, 2025
Award winning
Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages bonding through storytelling and shared reading.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for young readers.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Addresses emotions and problem-solving in relatable scenarios.

Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, 2024
Award winning
The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
258 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with whimsical, fantastical adventures.
Enhances critical thinking through puzzling scenarios, riddles.
Iconic illustrations by John Tenniel enrich storytelling.
Encourages exploration of identity and self-perception.

The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
Lewis Carroll, 2021
Peg Gets Crackin'
Jo Renfro, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about Peg’s adventure with eggs.
Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Teaches values of persistence and problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
