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Kids' Books: Ages 3-5

Little ones can explore the wonders of the written word early on with these picture books full of whimsical adventures, familiar faces and heartwarming lessons. Pick up a Dr. Seuss classic for fun wordplay, hop on in the Little Blue Truck for a friend-filled ride or hang out with Llama Llama and her mama to explore stories that little ones will want to read over and over.

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Mo Willems's Pigeon Series

Mo Willems's Pigeon Series

Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss

Little Blue Truck

Little Blue Truck

Llama Llama

Llama Llama

Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat

Eric Carle

Eric Carle

Little Golden Books

Little Golden Books

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

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Gigantic Only $9.99 With Purchase

Summer Fun

All the Ice Cream in the Land
All the Ice Cream in the Land
Emmy Kastner
Hardcover
$19.99
Serafina Makes Waves
Serafina Makes Waves
Matthew Burgess
Hardcover
$18.99
Fireworks (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Fireworks (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Matthew Burgess
Other Format
$19.99
Hot Dog (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Hot Dog (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Doug Salati
Hardcover
$19.99
Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach
Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach
Scott Rothman
Judgy Bunny
Hardcover
$18.99
Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer: A Tiny T. Rex Book-Includes Stickers Inside!
Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer: A Tiny T. Rex Book-Includes Stickers Inside!
Jonathan Stutzman
Tiny T. Rex Series
Hardcover
$12.99
Little Ghost's Summerween
Little Ghost's Summerween
Maggie Edkins Willis
Little Ghost
Hardcover
$19.99
Beach Bummer (A Little Bruce Book)
Beach Bummer (A Little Bruce Book)
Ryan T. Higgins
Mother Bruce Series
Hardcover
$9.99
Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer
Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer
Kenard Pak
Kenard Pak's Changing Seasons
Hardcover
$18.99
The Watermelon Seed
The Watermelon Seed
Greg Pizzoli
Board Book
$8.99
If You Spot a Shell
If You Spot a Shell
Aimée Sicuro
If You Find a Treasure Series
Hardcover
$18.99
Our Pool
Our Pool
Lucy Ruth Cummins
Hardcover
$19.99
Summer: A Solstice Story
Summer: A Solstice Story
Kelsey E. Gross
The Solstice & Seasons Series
Hardcover
$18.99
Summer Is Here
Summer Is Here
Renée Watson
Hardcover
$18.99
Newly discovered Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat Sing the 50 United States. Preorder now.
Newly discovered Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat Sing the 50 United States. Preorder now.

Story Time With Dad

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Dad
Dad
Christian Robinson
Hardcover
$19.99
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Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!
Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!
Sherri Duskey Rinker
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series
Hardcover
$12.99
Grumpy Monkey Father's Day Fuss: Includes Fun Stickers!
Grumpy Monkey Father's Day Fuss: Includes Fun Stickers!
Suzanne Lang
Grumpy Monkey Series
Hardcover
$12.99
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
World of Eric Carle Series
Hardcover
$9.99
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: 40th Anniversary Edition
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: 40th Anniversary Edition
Eric Carle
World of Eric Carle Series
Board Book
$12.99
Because of You, Dad
Because of You, Dad
Kobi Yamada
Because of You
Hardcover
$14.95
Daddy Dinosaur (My Amazing Family)
Daddy Dinosaur (My Amazing Family)
Priddy Books
My Amazing Family
Board Book
$10.99
I Love You to the Moon and Back
I Love You to the Moon and Back
Amelia Hepworth
Board Book
$7.99
How to Babysit a Grandpa: A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids
How to Babysit a Grandpa: A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids
Jean Reagan
How To Series
Board Book
$8.99
Hop on Pop
Hop on Pop
Dr. Seuss
Beginner Books
Hardcover
$9.99
You did it! Congrats, Grad. Shop Now
You did it! Congrats, Grad. Shop Now

New From Jessie Sima

The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever

The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever

By Jessie Sima, Jessie Sima

Jessie Sima, the author of Not Quite Narwhal, crafts a bedtime story like none other. After an elf encounters a sleepy dragon, he conjures up the best bedtime story in the universe.

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You're invited to a bird-day bash. It's My Bird-Day by Mo Willems. Shop Now
You're invited to a bird-day bash. It's My Bird-Day by Mo Willems. Shop Now
Construction Site: Firefight! The construction crew saves the day! Shop Now
Judgy Bunny and the terrible beach. Silly sunny and sandy
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Elephant & Piggie: Plush Toy
Elephant & Piggie: Plush Toy
Yottoy
Elephant and Piggie Series
Other Format
$36.99
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie Series
Hardcover
$10.99
BUFFALO FLUFFALO PLUSH
BUFFALO FLUFFALO PLUSH
MERRYMAKERS, INC.
Buffalo Fluffalo
Other Format
$25.99
Buffalo Fluffalo
Buffalo Fluffalo
Bess Kalb
Buffalo Fluffalo
Hardcover
$18.99
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Llama Llama Red Pajama
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama Series
Board Book
$8.99
13'' Llama Llama Plush
13'' Llama Llama Plush
Kids Preferred LLC
Other Format
$21.99
Little Blue Truck 8.5" Soft Toy
Little Blue Truck 8.5" Soft Toy
YOTTOY
Little Blue Truck Series
Other Format
$31.99
Little Blue Truck Board Book
Little Blue Truck Board Book
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck Series
Board Book
$10.99
EC Very Hungry Caterpillar
EC Very Hungry Caterpillar
Other Format
$23.99
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
World of Eric Carle Series
Board Book
$10.99
Disney Classic Pooh Plush Large
Disney Classic Pooh Plush Large
Kids Preferred LLC
Other Format
$29.99
The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
A. A. Milne
Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions Series
Hardcover
$36.00
$40.00
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The Best Kids' Books of 2026 (so far) Read More
The Gruffalo family has a new visitor. Pre-order Gruffalo Granny.
The Gruffalo family has a new visitor. Pre-order Gruffalo Granny.

Nonfiction Books for Kids

Science

Planets (National Geographic Readers Series)
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why
Moon: A Peek-Through Board Book
Hello, World! Solar System
There's No Place like Space!: All about Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Series)

Animals

Noisy Baby Animals: My First Touch and Feel Sound Book
Hello, World! Ocean Life
Penguins! (National Geographic Readers Series)
The Ultimate Book of Animals
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

Arts & Crafts

We Are in an ARTivity Book!
Paint by Sticker Kids: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time
My First Big Book of Coloring
Bluey: Big Backyard: A Coloring Book
Paper Crafts for Kids: 25 Cut-Out Activities for Kids Ages 4-8

All Nonfiction Books for Kids

501 Utterly Awesome Things to Draw
Home: A Peek-Through Board Book
We Are in an ARTivity Book!
Lots of Things to Doodle
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why

New from Leigh Bardugo and Liz Climo

Better Pets

Better Pets

By Leigh Bardugo, Liz Climo

Bestselling author Leigh Bardugo teams up with illustrator Liz Climo for a pet-themed, laugh-out-loud adventure for budding animal lovers.

$19.99
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BLUEY PLUSH 3D BACKPACK
BLUEY PLUSH 3D BACKPACK
ACCESSORY INNOVATIONS
Other Format
$29.99

Richard Scarry's Beloved Classics

One of the world's best-loved children's book authors, Richard Scarry has delighted and entertained children for over 50 years.

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Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go: 50th Anniversary Edition
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go: 50th Anniversary Edition
Richard Scarry
Hardcover
$19.99
Lowly Worm Soft Toy w Applecar
Lowly Worm Soft Toy w Applecar
Richard YOTTOY
Other Format
$29.99
Richard Scarry's Biggest Word Book Ever!
Richard Scarry's Biggest Word Book Ever!
Richard Scarry
Board Book
$44.99
Richard Scarry's Super Silly Seek and Find!
Richard Scarry's Super Silly Seek and Find!
Richard Scarry
Board Book
$12.99
I Am a Bunny
I Am a Bunny
Ole Risom
A Golden Sturdy Book
Board Book
$8.99
Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?
Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?
Richard Scarry
Hardcover
$17.99
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks from A to Z
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks from A to Z
Richard Scarry
Chunky Book Series
Board Book
$4.99

Our Best Gifts for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

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Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
Jonathan Stutzman
Tiny T. Rex Series
Hardcover
$15.99
Tiny T-Rex Plush
Tiny T-Rex Plush
STUTZMAN/FLECK
Other Format
$21.99
The Girl and the Dinosaur
The Girl and the Dinosaur
Hollie Hughes
Hardcover
$18.99
Bellzi Brontosaurus Dinosaur Plush
Bellzi Brontosaurus Dinosaur Plush
BELLZI
Other Format
$19.99
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
Jane Yolen
How Do Dinosaurs...? Series
Hardcover
$19.99
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Brachiosaurus
Brachiosaurus
SCHLEICH
Other Format
$24.99
5-Minute Dinosaur Stories
5-Minute Dinosaur Stories
Gabby Dawnay
5-Minute Discovery Stories
Hardcover
$14.99
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Kamu Kamus - XS Tyrannosaurus Green
Kamu Kamus - XS Tyrannosaurus Green
Liv Heart
Other Format
$18.99
We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex Series #1)
We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex Series #1)
Ryan T. Higgins
Penelope Rex Series
Hardcover
$19.99
Dinosaur vs. Bedtime
Dinosaur vs. Bedtime
Bob Shea
A Dinosaur vs. Book
Hardcover
$18.99
Lonely Planet Kids My First Lift-the-Flap Dinosaur Atlas: Explore the Roarsome World of Dinos Wow Factor Facts & Surprises to Discover Brilliant Illustrations Throughout
Lonely Planet Kids My First Lift-the-Flap Dinosaur Atlas: Explore the Roarsome World of Dinos Wow Factor Facts & Surprises to Discover Brilliant Illustrations Throughout
Kate Baker
Lonely Planet Kids Series
Hardcover
$15.99
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
Catherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books Series
Hardcover
$16.99
The Worrysaurus
The Worrysaurus
Rachel Bright
Paperback
$8.99
Schleich Dinosaurs Blue T-Rex
Schleich Dinosaurs Blue T-Rex
Schleich
Other Format
$24.99

Toys & Games

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Our Best Bedtime Stories

Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob
Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob
Huw Aaron
Hardcover
$18.99
The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever
The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever
Jessie Sima
Hardcover
$19.99
Goodnight, Bruce
Goodnight, Bruce
Ryan T. Higgins
Mother Bruce Series
Hardcover
$16.99
$19.99
Sleepy Sheepy
Sleepy Sheepy
Lucy Ruth Cummins
Sleepy Sheepy
Hardcover
$18.99
Goodnight Already!
Goodnight Already!
Jory John
Hardcover
$12.99
Good Night, Gorilla
Good Night, Gorilla
Peggy Rathmann
Hardcover
$18.99
Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown
Hardcover
$21.99
In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Honor Book)
In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Honor Book)
Maurice Sendak
Caldecott Collection Series
Hardcover
$24.99
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Mo Willems
Mo Willems's Pigeon Series
Hardcover
$18.99
Good Night, Little Blue Truck
Good Night, Little Blue Truck
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck Series
Hardcover
$19.99
While You're Asleep
While You're Asleep
Emmy Kastner
Hardcover
$18.99
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
Jane Yolen
How Do Dinosaurs...? Series
Hardcover
$19.99
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Sleep Like a Tiger (Caldecott Honor Book)
Sleep Like a Tiger (Caldecott Honor Book)
Mary Logue
Caldecott Medal - Honors Winning Title(s)
Hardcover
$19.99
I Will Read to You: A Story About Books, Bedtime, and Monsters
I Will Read to You: A Story About Books, Bedtime, and Monsters
Gideon Sterer
Hardcover
$18.99
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Sherri Duskey Rinker
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series
Hardcover
$18.99

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ghost

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bee

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dog and cat

Animals

football and soccer ball

Sports

art palette

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Our Best Books on Things That Go

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Towed by Toad
Towed by Toad
Jashar Awan
Towed by Toad
Hardcover
$18.99
Cranky
Cranky
Phuc Tran
Cranky and Friends
Hardcover
$19.99
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Sherri Duskey Rinker
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series
Hardcover
$18.99
Little Blue Truck Board Book
Little Blue Truck Board Book
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck Series
Board Book
$10.99
Every Monday Mabel (Caldecott Honor Book)
Every Monday Mabel (Caldecott Honor Book)
Jashar Awan
Hardcover
$19.99
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
Richard Scarry
Hardcover
$17.99
Dinos That Drive
Dinos That Drive
Suzy Levinson
Hardcover
$18.99
A Little Ferry Tale (B&N Exclusive Edition)
A Little Ferry Tale (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Chad Otis
BN Exclusive
$18.99
The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary Edition
The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary Edition
Watty Piper
The Little Engine That Could
Hardcover
$18.99
The Yellow Bus
The Yellow Bus
Loren Long
Hardcover
$19.99
Toad on the Go
Toad on the Go
Jashar Awan
Towed by Toad
Hardcover
$18.99
Trash Truck
Trash Truck
Max Keane
Board Book
$9.99
Cranky Makes a Friend
Cranky Makes a Friend
Phuc Tran
Cranky and Friends
Hardcover
$19.99

Our Best Gifts for Kids Who Love Bugs

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Du Iz Tak? (Caldecott Honor Book)
Du Iz Tak? (Caldecott Honor Book)
Carson Ellis
Hardcover
$19.99
Bug Observatory
Bug Observatory
US TOY
Other Format
$9.99
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Bugs
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Bugs
Catherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books Series
Hardcover
$16.99
Mini Rainbow Caterpillar
Mini Rainbow Caterpillar
Squishable
Other Format
$32.99
It Fell from the Sky
It Fell from the Sky
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
Hardcover
$18.99
Mini Pill Bug
Mini Pill Bug
Squishable
Other Format
$36.99
The Bug Girl: A True Story
The Bug Girl: A True Story
Sophia Spencer, Margaret McNamara
Hardcover
$19.99
Annabel Butterfly Puppet
Annabel Butterfly Puppet
Douglas Company, Inc.
Other Format
$16.99
Some Bugs
Some Bugs
Angela DiTerlizzi
Hardcover
$19.99
The Big Book of Bugs
The Big Book of Bugs
Yuval Zommer
Big Book of...
Hardcover
$19.95
Bellzi Wormi the Worm Plush
Bellzi Wormi the Worm Plush
Bellzi
Other Format
$19.99
Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book
Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book
Britta Teckentrup
Hardcover
$17.99
Bii the Bee
Bii the Bee
Bellzi
Other Format
$24.99
Hank's Big Day: The Story of a Bug
Hank's Big Day: The Story of a Bug
Evan Kuhlman
Hardcover
$18.99

Kids

Discover the Best Books for Preschoolers Ages 3-5

Between the ages of 3 and 5 is the perfect time to establish a child’s love of books & reading. At this age, kids' imaginations run wild as they discover new objects, places, and words for the first time! We’ve put together a collection of the perfect books for preschoolers to get them excited about reading. Build their library with childhood classics, bestsellers, animals books, and an endless amount of titles they’re sure to love. From educational books and read-aloud books to bedtime favorites, we offer a wide selection of beloved books for beginning readers.

Books for 3 Year Olds

Kids at age 3 can start to read simple stories with a plot, rather than just words on a page. It’s also a great time to start reading books focusing on feelings like inclusion and sharing. 3-year-olds can start naming their favorite books and will often remember their favorite quotes from the book. Some of the best books for 3 year olds are The World Needs More Purple People, One of These Is Not Like the Others, and The Good Egg. This is also a great time to start read-aloud books like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and Where the Sidewalk Ends.

Books for 4 Year Olds

At 4 years old, kids can graduate to stories with multiple plots and characters. Kids at this age are very talkative, so give them some exciting stories to talk about! As they read new books with different characters, conflicts and plots, ask them what they think will happen next. After they finish a book, ask what they liked or disliked about it. Some of the best books for 4 year olds are The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends, The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day You Begin, and Pete the Cat’s Trip to the Supermarket.

Books for 5 Year Olds

At age 5, kids are finishing preschool and starting kindergarten. This is a great time to start developing personal interests and discovering things they are excited about. Reading books about different topics can help them determine that! Some popular books for 5 year olds are How to Catch a Dragon, What We’ll Build, Madeline, Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, and Just Helping My Dad.