: Why Should I Read to My Children in the First 3 Years (Bookpal Editor?s Desk Pick of Books)

Hello and a very warm welcome to our lovely patrons and children. We are back with yet another book recommendation blog for 3-year-olds which we are sure you will love. So, first, let’s try to understand the world of a 3-year-old. A child who is 3, likes to enjoy his/her toys and is in the toddler stage of life. Toddlers like exploring the world around them and are very curious about every new thing. They also want their parents to tell them every little detail about the world as they are very inquisitive as well. They enjoy the various games that they play with their older siblings and sometimes even play fight with them. Thus, in a way, a toddler’s life is very colourful and full of wonders. When it comes to picking books for them, parents usually face a very tough choice as there are thousands of books to choose from. Nowadays, there are various types of books for 3-year-olds such as picture books, texture books, books that make sounds, and even audiobooks are available for children. So, if you are feeling confused as to which book to pick for your child, you have come to the right place. In this blog, we will be giving you some awesome book recommendations that you can pick for your toddler. Read on to know which books are suitable for your child. 10 Books for your 3-year-old that he/she can enjoy

1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle- This is a must-have book for all parents and children. It is the story of a caterpillar who goes on eating different types of foods each day of the week. The book has also become a best-seller and now has a 50th-anniversary special edition where children will get bonus content along with a letter from Eric Carle, some sneak peeks of his original sketches and more.

2. Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney- The Llama Llama series by Dewdney is a well-renowned classic for children and is loved by all. In this story, baby llama is feeling nervous about sleeping all alone so the mama llama is to his rescue to help him sleep. This book series was started way back in 2005 and is rhyming read-aloud for children. In its extra-special edition, a CD is added along with the book that has the audio recording of the story by Dewdney herself, some bonus llama llama tales and even a poster that the children can pin up in their bedroom.

3. All By Myself (Little Critter) by Mercer Myer- Little Critter as a character has become quite famous among children. He is very cute and adorable and loves going on various adventures. In this story, Little Critter has decided to do all his things by himself such as buttoning his overalls and tying his shoes. This story will surely help your 3-year-old to do some of their tasks on their own. There’s only one thing that Little Critter cannot do and that is he cannot read a bedtime story.

4. The Little Engine That Could: 90th Anniversary Edition by Watty Piper- This is the story of a little engine that is hard-working and perseveres to complete its tasks and goals. This one is the 90th-anniversary edition since the time the story was first published in 1930. In this edition, the illustrators have paid homage to the original illustrations that bring the story back to life and also help preserve the timeless classic for children.

5. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin- This is a very funny story about a dragon who loves to eat tacos and have parties. The storyline contains some little jokes for children and it also keeps the plot alive till the end.

6. The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf- This is the story of a very unique bull by the name of Ferdinand who loves doing extraordinary things like smelling flowers instead of locking horns. The message of non-violence presented in the book is very good which is why this book became a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi as well. The book also discusses the theme of masculinity which is important for both boys and girls.

7. Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things that Go by Richard Scarry- This book will keep your 3-year-old in the world of vehicles and other modes of transportation. If the world of vehicles still doesn’t impress your 3-year-old, they will be interested in the search for Goldbug which appears on every page, which will nevertheless keep them enthralled.

8. The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin- In this story, children and parents will learn about the wonderful possibilities that children’s futures hold. The story also tells children that their parents will love them throughout their lives even if their lives take a completely different turn. The book impresses upon the minds of children that it’s their inner qualities that matter the most.

9. Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman- Although this story doesn’t have much to say in terms of plot, nevertheless, the illustrations will surely keep your child entertained. The story is in a repetition and rhythm style.

10. Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres- This is a popular bedtime story for 3-year-olds as it takes them to the world of construction sites, fire stations, and the like where they learn about how young diggers, fire trucks, and others make bedtime into playtime with their parents trying hard to make them fall asleep. This one is a must-have for your little one.

So, these are our top 10 book recommendations for 3-year-olds. We are sure that you are bound to pick up some of these books for your little one and take them into a wonderful world of different fun-filled adventures