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The Three Little Woves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas is a comical alternate tale of the classic Three Little Pigs. Some of the humor will be more appreciated by adults (such as the vido-entrance phone) but that's what makes it fun for parents reading to their children. The introduction of other animals such as a rhinoceros toting building supplies is another funny touch that will amuse older kids.

(Suggested for pre-K to age 3 but another recommendation is for ages 5 to 10; ParenthoodNJ thinks kids through age 10 as well as their parents will love this story)

General Topics by Age Group

For Infants

A Birthday for Cow! by Jan Thomas (ages 4-8)

Horton Hears A Who! by Dr. Seuss (ages 4-8)

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown (ages 4-8)

Snappy Little Monsters (pop-up book series; baby/preschool)

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw (ages 4-8)

Chicken, Pig, Cow by Ruth Ohi (Pre-K; part of a series)

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett (ages 4-8)

Maisy Goes to the Museum by Lucy Cousins (baby/preschool; part of a series)

Curious George Rides by H.A. Rey (baby/preschool)

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin
Fancy Nancy & the Posh Puppy by Jane O'Connor (4-8)
I am Invited to a Party by Mo Willems (ages 4-8)
Olivia by Ian Falconer (ages 4-8)
Usborne Book of Princess Stories by Heather Amery (ages 4-8)
Move Over Rover by Sandra Beaumont
If you Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff (Pre-K to Gr 2)
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester (K to Gr 2) - a whole series of books
A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis
The Sergio the Penguin series by Edel Rodriguez
What's a Penguin to Think When He Turns Pink? by Lynne Richards
Please Say Please! Penguin's Guide to Manners by Margery Cuyler
Pigs to the Rescue by John Himmelman (Pre-K to Gr 2)

Teen & Young Adult

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) (Paperback)by J.K. Rowling (ages 9-12; part of a series)

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (Gr 9 & above; part of a series)

Great Concept and Skill-Building Books

Counting

How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
One, Two ,Three! by Sandra Boynton
Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth
Twelve Little Race Cars by Scott and Judy Pruett

Manners and More

How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi

The Alphabet

A to Z by Sandra Boynton

Potty Training

Time to Pee by Mo Willems

Opposites, Shapes, Colors & More

Olivia's Opposites by Ian Falconer
Mup's Days of the Week by Wendy Body

Special Subjects

For Parents

For Fun

Babyhood by Paul Reiser

General Parenting

The What to Expect Series by Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway and Arlene Eisnberg

New Baby

I'm a Big Sister by Joanna Cole

Activities

Check out our Activities page, which includes suggested books and other resources

Separation/Sleep Issues

See "Separation/Getting Ready for School" for some books to read to your child
Sleeping Through the Night by Jodi A. Mindell, Ph.D
The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D.