Best books for 3-year-olds
When children reach three, they can often follow slightly longer stories but they will still love listening to their old favourites again and again - they might even be able to retell them to you!
Here are some picture books we think would be perfect for storytime with your 3-year-old.
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Almost Anything
Author: Sophy Henn
Interest level: 2-5
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Almost Anything
Author: Sophy Henn
Interest level: 2-5
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Sophy Henn has the perfect touch when it comes to tapping into childhood emotions and readers both young and old will relate to Ge…
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Blue Penguin
Author: Petr Horacek
Interest level: 3-5
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Blue Penguin
Author: Petr Horacek
Interest level: 3-5
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Blue Penguin wants to belong. But how does he convince the other penguins that he is just like them? A touching story about friend…
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Calm Down, Boris!
Author: Sam Lloyd
Interest level: 2-4
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Calm Down, Boris!
Author: Sam Lloyd
Interest level: 2-4
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This interactive book comes complete with a Boris puppet making it perfect for sharing.
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Colin and Lee: Carrot and Pea
Author: Morag Hood
Interest level: 3-5
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Colin and Lee: Carrot and Pea
Author: Morag Hood
Interest level: 3-5
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Colin is a carrot, and Lee is a pea. An amusing and deceptively simple look at friendship and difference, this is a lovely book fo…
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Kiki and Bobo’s Sunny Day
Author: Yasmeen Ismail
Interest level: 3-5
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Kiki and Bobo’s Sunny Day
Author: Yasmeen Ismail
Interest level: 3-5
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Kiki and Bobo have decided to go to the seaside for the day. A lovely book with bright, welcoming illustrations and clever lift-th…
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Lost and Found
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 3-5
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Lost and Found
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 3-5
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Once there was a sad, lonely penguin who appeared at the door of a young boy. The boy decided he must be lost, so he set off to fi…
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Oh No, George!
Author: Chris Haughton
Interest level: 2-4
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Oh No, George!
Author: Chris Haughton
Interest level: 2-4
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George is a dog with a big personality and he LOVES cake, rubbish bins and chasing Cat.
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Pants
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
Interest level: 1-5
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Pants
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
Interest level: 1-5
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From hairy pants, scary pants and fairy pants, to loose pants, tight pants and lighting up at night pants, this must-have picture …
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The Gruffalo
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Interest level: 1-5
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The Gruffalo
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Interest level: 1-5
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In this much-loved picture book, a little mouse walks through the woods and encounters a fox, an owl and a snake.
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You Choose!
Author: Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt
Interest level: 3-7
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You Choose!
Author: Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt
Interest level: 3-7
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Create your own story with this brilliant interactive book full of detailed, colourful illustrations.
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Luna Loves Library Day
Author: Joseph Coelho Illustrator: Fiona Lumbers
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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Luna Loves Library Day
Author: Joseph Coelho Illustrator: Fiona Lumbers
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
From the talented poet Joseph Coelho, this charming picture book highlights the wonders of libraries for families and communities.…
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One Banana, Two Bananas
Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Sam Lloyd
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One Banana, Two Bananas
Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain Illustrator: Sam Lloyd
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It’s party time in Banana Bungalow! One banana, two bananas, three bananas, four… Eight bananas in pyjamas are bouncing on the bed…
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