By using predictable text and rhyme, many of these books build on language skills while sprinkling in lots of fun!
Recommended Books for 3-Year-Olds
- Concept
- Nonfiction
- Poetry/Song
- Predictable Text
- Storybooks
Counting Crocodiles
Your child will enjoy the adventures of this brave and clever monkey while exploring counting, problem solving and other early literacy concepts.
I Read Signs
Use this book to introduce your child to concepts of print.
On the Go
In this recommended children's book, Ann Morris introduces children to different methods of travel around the world.
Quick as a Cricket
This book showcases beautiful artwork, gentle rhyme and rhythm, and interesting characters to capture the imaginations of young minds.
The House In The Night
This book combines a routine that your child can relate to with an adventure to the moon and back!
Cats Meow!
This book features easy-to-read, bold text with simple rhyming sentences and vocabulary builders.
I Have a Restaurant
This is a great book for teaching your child about different types of workers in your community, a basic social studies lessons for young children.
I Read Signs
Use this book to introduce your child to concepts of print.
National Geographic Kids: Frogs!
Frogs! is a nonfiction (informational) book filled with real photographs and science facts.
On the Go
In this recommended children's book, Ann Morris introduces children to different methods of travel around the world.
What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?
This interactive guessing book will introduce your child to the many interesting ways animals use their noses, ears, tails, eyes, feet and even mouths.
Down by the Bay
In the book Down by the Bay, the author delivers silliness and predictability.
Green Eggs and Ham
Published in 1960, this classic children’s book has truly passed the test of time.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
A fun, relatable story about bedtime.
Mother Goose Picture Puzzles
In this creative Mother Goose book, the author uses both text and pictures in his nursery rhymes.
Silly Sally
The rhythm and rhyme of this story will delight young children, especially 3-year-olds.
The Pout-Pout Fish
Use The Pout Pout Fish to strengthen pre-reading skills like oral language and letter knowledge in your three-year-old.
Down by the Bay
In the book Down by the Bay, the author delivers silliness and predictability.
Green Eggs and Ham
Published in 1960, this classic children’s book has truly passed the test of time.
Say What?
Your little one will enjoy the colorful illustrations and rhythmic patterns in this adorable story.
The Noisy Way to Bed
Predictable text and rhyming verses will build your child’s excitement about reading and help develop beginning reading skills.
The Wheels on the Truck
This book features rhythmic melody and predictable text.
A Friend Like You
Your child will enjoy this book, which shows photographs of real-life unlikely friends.
Bunny Cakes
This is a fun story about the ingredients two bunnies need to make a cake for Grandma.
Corduroy
This children’s book is the classic story of a lonely little bear named Corduroy whose dream and wish is to be adopted and taken home by his very own family.
Counting Crocodiles
Your child will enjoy the adventures of this brave and clever monkey while exploring counting, problem solving and other early literacy concepts.
Dig!
The descriptive illustrations and repetitive text in this book will make it easy for your child to read along.
Good Night, Gorilla
Good Night, Gorilla is a humorous, wordless storybook.
It's Mine!
This beautifully illustrated book demonstrates the power of friendship and sharing.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
A fun, relatable story about bedtime.
Owl Moon
Reading Owl Moon with your preschooler is a great way to introduce her to important pre-reading skills like oral language and beginning writing.
Say What?
Your little one will enjoy the colorful illustrations and rhythmic patterns in this adorable story.
Silly Sally
The rhythm and rhyme of this story will delight young children, especially 3-year-olds.
The Cow That Went OINK
This heartwarming and silly book uses barnyard animals to tell a story about accepting others.
The Pout-Pout Fish
Use The Pout Pout Fish to strengthen pre-reading skills like oral language and letter knowledge in your three-year-old.
The Stray Dog
A lovely story about a stray dog that joins two young children during a family picnic at the park.
When Sophie Gets Angry — Really, Really Angry
This recommended children's book describes how a little girl named Sophie handles her anger at her sister.