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(Non Julia Donaldson) book recommendations for 3YO

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Books11 · 06/04/2024 07:44

We LOVE Julia Donaldson and have quite a collection of her books now. Can anyone recommend anything else that is as engaging for my 3YO?

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LouS84 · 06/04/2024 14:00

The You Choose books are fab for sparking imagination, great for 3 year olds and beyond.

Runningupthecurtains · 06/04/2024 12:11

The 'How to hide a Lion' books by Helen Stephens, anything by Jon Klassen, anything by Oliver Jeffers, the 'Oi Frog' books by Kes Grey. These along with a number of Julia Donaldsons are the ones we have saved for incase of grandchildren.

helpwhichcar · 06/04/2024 12:10

The Wonky Donkey is a hit with class of 4-5yr olds. There's quite a few versions in the series

Ohthere · 06/04/2024 12:09

already been mentioned but I second the elephant and piggie books, also anything by Jill Murphy, anything by the Ahlbergs.
Just remembered one called ‘this is not my hat’ which may be connected to ‘who stole my hat’ mentioned by a pp - funny and great illustrations.

NameChange30 · 06/04/2024 11:58

'Where is Fred?' by Edward Hardy. Loved by both my children, it's really entertaining and (unlike lots of children's books) enjoyable for an adult to read, too!

'The Diddle that Dummed' by Kes Gray. My kids find it hilarious!

And YY to Hairy McClary.

Ohthere · 06/04/2024 11:53

spriots · 06/04/2024 08:00

I adore My Big Shouting Day by Rebecca Patterson

It's about a 3 year old having a bad day "And then my biscuit BROKE" absolutely gets into the mindset of a 3 year old and the illustrations are hilarious

I came here to write this! My 11 year old wanted me to read to her the other night and we picked this and still find it hilarious. It was too minty!
Also love aunt Amelia and paper dolls (although can’t get through it without tearing up a bit).
I’ll take you to Mrs Cole.
Piggy book.
Not now Bernard.

I was looking through the bookshelves a couple of days ago wondering if I could get rid of a few since the kids have long since grown out of them which is why I have these titles to mind. Obviously didn’t clear out anything!

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Books11 · 06/04/2024 11:46

Some great suggestions, thank you so much 😊

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Fivews · 06/04/2024 10:58

Anything by Oliver Jeffers,
Dinosaur Express
Monkey and me
Dinosaurs love underpants

SomeoneSomewhere21 · 06/04/2024 10:51

There’s a Monster in My Book by Tom Fletcher
Oi Dog/FrogCat series

NoWordForFluffy · 06/04/2024 10:47

Astariel · 06/04/2024 09:47

The problem with the dinosaur who pooped books is that they are quite revolting really. My 3 year old thinks they’re great obviously. But I grimace at the poo. 🫣

I think they're hilarious! 🙈🤣

SwingsAndRoundabouts22 · 06/04/2024 10:24

Big smash hits recently from the library for us:

There's a Shark in the Park!
I Spy Island (same writer/illustrator as Supertato)
Dogs Don't Do Ballet
There's a Bear on my Chair

My personal favourites (timeless classics!):
Each Peach Pear Plum
Peepo!
The Alfie stories by Shirley Hughes

ColleenDonaghy · 06/04/2024 10:16

Chris Haughton and Tom Fletcher are very popular here with both 5 and 3 year old DDs.

ImustLearn2Cook · 06/04/2024 09:58

I see Meg and MOG mentioned a few times. My daughter loved those books. She also loved Pamela Allen books such as The Potato People and Who Sank the Boat. She loved (and still does) Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French.

powershowerforanhour · 06/04/2024 09:54

Rosemary Wells' -
Max & Ruby books
Stanley & Rhoda

DelurkingAJ · 06/04/2024 09:50

Aliens love underpants and the rest of the series were a big hit here.

Astariel · 06/04/2024 09:47

The problem with the dinosaur who pooped books is that they are quite revolting really. My 3 year old thinks they’re great obviously. But I grimace at the poo. 🫣

Astariel · 06/04/2024 09:46

xxxSophiex · 06/04/2024 08:50

Has anyone said Supertato yet? They're our favourites

I just did. 😁 My 3 year old loves supertato. I think we have all the books. This week he’s finding eviltato hilarious.

NoWordForFluffy · 06/04/2024 08:52

The Dinosaur who Pooped series is great as the prose bounces along and is fun / easy to read out loud.

I agree with Supertato too. The kids loved those!

babysoupdragon2 · 06/04/2024 08:52

Mine love the "there's a monster in my book" books by Tom Fletcher- really engaging and lots of giggles.

xxxSophiex · 06/04/2024 08:50

Has anyone said Supertato yet? They're our favourites

Astariel · 06/04/2024 08:44

My 3 year old loves books, including :

Chris Haughton (maybe is a big favourite of his)
Jon klassen (he likes the rock from the sky a lot)
Oliver Jeffers (I love the great paper caper)

He’s also currently obsessed with supertato.

Schnitzelvontum · 06/04/2024 08:40

The Book with No Pictures

Sherrystrull · 06/04/2024 08:38

Sue hendra
Oliver Jeffers
Jez alborough
Elmer books

cloudjumper · 06/04/2024 08:35

The books by Oliver Jeffers are wonderful.