Your Gift Buddy Whether you are looking for books that teach important life lessons, books that are silly and fun, or books that feature beloved characters, our list has something for everyone. So, without further ado, let’s dive into our top picks for the best books for 3-year-olds.
- “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
Follow the journey of a caterpillar as he eats his way through various foods before turning into a butterfly.
- “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown
Say goodnight to all the objects and characters in the room before going to bed.
- “Corduroy” by Don Freeman
Follow the adventures of a teddy bear named Corduroy as he searches for his missing button.
- “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
Follow Max as he sails to an imaginary land and befriends the wild creatures that live there.
- “Caps for Sale” by Esphyr Slobodkina
Watch as a peddler tries to retrieve his caps from some mischievous monkeys.
- “Curious George” by H.A. and Margret Rey
Follow the adventures of a curious monkey named George as he explores the world around him.
- “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss
A classic story about a picky eater named Sam-I-Am who tries to convince another character to eat green eggs and ham.
- “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss
A mischievous cat creates chaos in a household while entertaining two bored children.
- “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff
A series of humorous events unfold when a mouse is given a cookie.
- “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein
A touching story about the relationship between a boy and a tree that continues to give throughout their lives.
- “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman
A baby bird goes on a search for his mother and meets a variety of animals along the way.
- “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr.
A repetitive and colorful book that introduces various animals and colors.
- “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr.
A fun and rhythmic book that teaches children the alphabet.
- “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
Follow a young boy as he explores the magical world of a snowy day.
- “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter
Follow Peter Rabbit’s adventures as he tries to sneak into a garden to steal vegetables.
- “Madeline” by Ludwig Bemelmans
Follow Madeline’s adventures as she lives in a boarding school in Paris.
- “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf
A story about a gentle bull named Ferdinand who doesn’t want to fight.
- “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back” by Dr. Seuss
The sequel to “The Cat in the Hat” where the mischievous cat returns to create more chaos.
- “Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens” by Louise Borden
A fun and colorful book that teaches children about clothing and different weather conditions.
- “The Monster at the End of This Book” by Jon Stone
A fun and interactive book that features Grover from Sesame Street, who is afraid of the monster at the end of the book.
- “The Napping House” by Audrey Wood
Follow a family of characters as they all try to take a nap on a crowded bed.
- “Press Here” by Hervé Tullet
A unique and interactive book that encourages children to press, shake, and tilt the book to create different effects.
- “Dear Zoo” by Rod Campbell
A book about a child who writes to the zoo to send them a pet
24. Peeka-who by Nina Laden
25. Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt
