There are so many wonderful books in the world! Here are just a few suggestions for children from birth to age three. These age-appropriate books are packed with rich vocabulary and cover a range of interesting topics. Plus, they’re all available through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! A special thanks to our partners at the Library for their assistance in assembling this list.
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A Pocket Full of Rocks, by Kristin Mahoney
Alma Head to Toe (Alma De Pies a Cabaza), by Juana Martinez-Neal (This is a bilingual English/Spanish book.)
Even Steven, by Carrie Finison
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, by Kenard Pak (Other books in this series: Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter; Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring; and Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer)
Hello World (series), by Jill McDonald (This is a board book series that covers a wide range of topics, from pets to the solar system.)
Run Sea Turtle Run, by Stephen R. Swinburne
Sometimes All I Need is Me, by Juliana Perdomo (This book is also available in Spanish: A veces, yo soy todo lo que necesito)
Summer Is Here, by Renee Watson
The Blue Velvet Chair, by Rio Cortez
The Night is Deep and Wide, by Gillian Sze
The Wildest Thing, by Emily Winfield Martin
Wait, Rest, Pause, by Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Wednesday is for Wiggling, by Eva Wong Nava
You Are the Land, by Steph Littlebird