This collection of colorful, creative, and classic picture books for 3-year-olds is sure to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
1. Everybody in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter
Set in a loud building with all sorts of interesting sounds, this classic bedtime story is brought to life by Oge Mora's colorful illustrations.
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2. Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry
This is a beautiful story of a father-daughter bond that empowers young readers to celebrate their unique and natural appearance. The bold illustrations by Vashti Harrison bring the heart-warming story of acceptance to life in vivid color.
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3. Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan's paper-cut illustrations and rhythmic writing celebrate African family culture and inspire children to embrace their unique individuality.
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4. The Color Monster by Anna Llenas
This book about feelings is a fantastic way to teach emotional intelligence to kids. By associating each emotion with a different color, readers will gain greater awareness of how to classify their own feelings.
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5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
This beloved classic with bright illustrations tells the story of a hungry caterpillar transforming into a beautiful butterfly.
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6. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
This charming story of a vain and lonely fish that learns to share his glittering fins is a beautiful story of friendship. Pair it with fun activities here.
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7. It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr
This adorable book with accessible illustrations is a wonderful way to celebrate uniqueness and encourage self-confidence in young readers.
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8. If You Give a Mouse A Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
9. Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
This fabulous book is the story of a misplaced penguin who grows attached to a little boy and decides he doesn't want to return to the North Pole after all.
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10. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
This gorgeous book about friendship is a great read-aloud classic during Halloween.
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11. Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
This adorable story about the bond between a mother and her baby owls makes a heartwarming bedtime book.
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12. A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle
This adorable story of a hermit crab who collects different ocean animals for his new home is paired with stunning, memorable illustrations.
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13. The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
This hilarious read-aloud for preschoolers features some opinionated crayons that go on strike because they're tired of how they are being used to create.
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14. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
This heartwarming classic is a wonderful way to teach children about the power of giving and unconditional love.
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15. Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber
Kids are sure to enjoy this classic tale of Lyle the alligator and his silly neighborhood antics.
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17. Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds
This beautiful book encourages kids to follow their dreams and reach for the sky.
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18. Press Here by Herve Tullet
This interactive book makes for a fun, hands-on way to teach cause and effect.
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19. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
This hilarious book makes a great read-aloud as kids will love repeating the catchphrase each time the pigeon attempts to drive the bus.
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20. Pete The Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
21. The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
This lovely tale of friendship between a snail and a whale features creative rhymes and whimsical illustrations.
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22. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
This is the classic story of a little mouse who makes up an imaginary creature called a Gruffalo to scare away his predators.
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23. Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres
Featuring snowplows, tractors, and fire engines and all the fun they get up to at night, this entertaining book is sure to become a favorite bedtime story.
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24. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
Dragons may love tacos, but hot salsa is another story. This hilarious best-selling story is a timeless crowd-pleaser.
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25. Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
There's no better way to learn about accepting challenging feelings than with the story of this grumpy monkey who is not at all happy on a beautiful day.
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26. Llama Llama Loves to Read by Anna Dewdney
This reading-themed book from the famous series is a great way to encourage kids to find books they love and develop a love of reading.
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27. Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
This is the story of a bevy of friendly farm animals who help the lost blue truck get back on the road.
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28. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat stirs up a world of trouble that he doesn't bother to clean up. Featuring fun rhyming sentences, this much-beloved classic is an excellent choice for beginning readers.
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29. The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
This beautiful, life-affirming book is a wonderful way for parents to share all the hopes and dreams they have for their children.
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30. Go Get 'Em Tiger by Sabrina Moyle
This colorful and encouraging book is a great way to celebrate achievements and important growth milestones with your young reader.
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