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We have picked our favorite books about many different toddler transitions, including potty training, moving from a crib to a bed, and starting school. These titles can all be found in the Easy section of the library unless otherwise noted.
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Sloth Wasn't Sleepy
by Kate Messner
When Sloth tells her mama that she is not sleepy, Mama Sloth knows just the thing to calm her daughter's worried mind and help her get to sleep.
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Tiny Barbarian
by Ame Dyckman
Tiny fantasizes he is a mighty Barbarian who can conquer anything, but even he has trouble conquering the dark.
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Dragon Night
by J. R. Krause
A boy and his dragon embark on a dazzling nighttime journey while overcoming their respective fears of the dark and each other, in an imagination-sparking tale of friendship.
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Love Monster and the Scary Something
by Rachel Bright
The fuzzy red hero from Love Monster struggles to overcome his fear of a hungry, scary unknown something that he hears rustling, creaking and bumping around in the dark as he tries to muster his courage so he can fall asleep.
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Blanche Hates the Night
by
Sibylle Delacroix
Hating the nighttime and engaging in numerous activities to avoid going to sleep, little Blanche is repeatedly reprimanded by her mother to stop making a racket and return to bed, admonitions she responds to with riotous facial expressions that convey her frustrations.
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Go To Sleep, Monster!
by
Kevin Cornell
A whimsical twist on the monster-under-the-bed story finds little George's efforts to go to sleep overshadowed by the challenges of settling down the monster under his bed, who claims there is another monster under the floor.
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Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
by
Martin Waddell
In this popular bedtime story, Big Bear patiently helps Little Bear learn that the dark is nothing to be scared of.
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The Big Bed
by Bunmi Laditan
A loving African-American family navigates the laugh-out-loud efforts of a little girl to sneak her way into her parents' big bed, an endeavor that prompts her to drag a camping cot into the room for her father so that she can make more room for herself.
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Big Kid Bed
by Leslie Patricelli
Looking forward to saying goodbye to the crib and transitioning to a soft, big-kid bed, Baby happily says goodnight after jumping and playing on the new bed before discovering how actual sleep will change.
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I Am Just Right
by David McPhail
A bunny preschooler who has grown too big for his grandpa to pick up celebrates the milestones of transitioning away from the crib and tricycle to the big-boy bed, new clothes and just-right hugs. This book can be found in the Early Reader section of the library.
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I Sleep in a Big Bed
by Maria Van Lieshout
A child who used to sleep in a crib celebrates graduating to sleep in a big kids' bed--even though waking up there in the middle of the night can be a little scary.
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My New Big-Kid Bed
by Debbie Bertram
When his new dinosaur-themed bed casts scary shadows at night, a child seeks comfort from other family members.
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Go Sleep in Your Own Bed! by Candace FlemingDiscovering Cow fast asleep in his sty, a tired Pig nudges the intruder back to her own bed, where Hen is found sleeping, in a giggle-inducing story featuring an out-of-place chain reaction of snoozing barnyard friends. By the award-winning author of Oh, No!
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Bye-Bye Binky: Big Kid Power
by Maria Van Lieshout
A little girl explains that she does not need a pacifier anymore, because she is a big kid now.
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Little Bunny's Pacifier Plan
by
Maribeth Boelts
Little Bunny learns to smile, laugh, crawl, dance, and even talk with his pacifier tucked safely in his mouth, but when the dentist suggests it might be time to give up the pacifier, Little Bunny is not sure he is ready.
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No More Pacifier for Piggy!
by
Bernette G. Ford
Ducky wants to play peekaboo with his friend Piggy, but every time Piggy tries to smile or call out "I see you!" his pacifier gets in the way.
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Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend
by Alice Schertle
When a newcomer arrives at the farm, setting all the animals atwitter, Blue knows just what to do to help his friends, old and new, feel at home.
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Ten Beautiful Things
by Molly Beth Griffin
Lily is moving into her grandmother's farm in Iowa, and she is sad about all the changes necessary in her life--but on the long drive her grandmother challenges her to find ten beautiful things that they can share together.
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Home Is a Window
by
Stephanie Parsley Ledyard
Moving from a beloved home into a new residence, a family discovers how they can bring everything they love about their old home to the new one because they still have each other.
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Birdsong
by
Julie Flett
A celebration of art, nature and connecting across generations traces the experiences of a young girl who moves to a small town, where her friendship with an elderly fellow crafter is shaped by the seasons and her awareness of her friend’s failing health.
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A New Home
by
Tania De Regil
Text that combines the voices of two narrators and detailed artwork of parallel urban scenes depict a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City who simultaneously ponder moving to each other's locale, discovering their commonalities along the way.
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Mabel and Sam at Home
by Linda Urban
A three-part tribute to moving house and imaginative play finds two children taking refuge in safe areas of their new home while the grownups organize boxes and furniture, a situation that inspires the siblings to imagine that they are sailing the high seas of the new house and touring it from their packing-crate boat.
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A Kiss Goodbye
by Audrey Penn
When Mrs. Raccoon tells Chester that they need to move because the trees in their part of the forest are being cut down, Chester is saddened and fearful of what the move might bring. Much to his pleasure, what it ends up bringing is a new playmate!
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Lenny & Lucy
by
Philip Christian Stead
Moving to a new house beyond the dark unfriendly woods, Peter becomes homesick despite the companionship of his faithful dog and sews two giant stuffed pillow friends to stand as guardians against scary things.
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Before I Leave
by
Jessixa Bagley
When her family tells her that they are moving away, a little hedgehog and her anteater best friend decide to play together one last time like nothing is changing and discover, in spite of their sadness, that the most important things find a way of working out.
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I'm Not Moving, Mama!
by
Nancy White Carlstrom
Fighting every step of the way, Little Mouse refuses to leave his home, yet after his mother explains that the rest of the family will not be staying behind with him, Little Mouse quickly realizes that being with them is what truly makes a house a home.
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The littlest Yak and the New Arrival
by Lu Fraser
In this adorably warm and reassuring story from the award-winning creators of The Littlest Yak, Gertie the littlest yak is getting ready to welcome a new arrival to the family, and that means big sister planning and big sister sharing, but she wonders whether there's enough room in Mommy's heart to love both her AND the new arrival.
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It's Big Brother Time!
by Nandini Ahuja
A heartwarming story for first-time older brothers depicts a boy who embraces the important duties of setting positive examples and helping his family raise an infant sibling who needs to learn everything about the world.
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How to Welcome a New Baby
by Jean Reagan
In this funny, creative and sweet new addition to the best-selling How to series, young readers will follow along through the first year of a baby's life, learning what to do along the way!
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Roly Poly
by
Mem Fox
Loving being an only child who does not have to share anything, Roly Poly the polar bear is frustrated by the birth of a baby sibling who requires him to share his bed, fish and favorite walrus tooth.
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New Baby!
by Carol Zeavin
When a new baby comes, toddlers often wonder what will happen.
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Pecan Pie Baby
by Jacqueline Woodson
When Mama’s pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born, in a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member.
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Toby Is a Big Boy
by Lou Peacock
A relatable tale told through simple text and heartwarming animal artwork finds a young elephant struggling with frustration over the attention his new baby sister is receiving .
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I Love You, Baby
by
Giles Andreae
Gentle verses and endearing illustrations combine in a celebration of a new baby's welcome to the family as experienced from a toddler's viewpoint.
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Froggy's Baby Sister
by
Jonathan London
Froggy hoped for a brother to play with so he is disappointed with his new baby sister, Pollywogilina, but only until she is old enough to start learning from her big brother.
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The New Small Person
by
Lauren Child
Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the "small person" knocks over his things and licks his jelly bean collection until a special night when their relationship changes.
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Poop or Get Off the Potty!
by Margaret McNamara
When Mason and Mia were babies, they pooped a lot--always in their diapers. Now that they're big kids, it's time to use the potty. But what is the potty for? Naps? NO. Books? NO. Playing the drums? No, no, no! Mason and Mia look ahead to official big-kid territory in this hilarious, instructive story with special emphasis on that momentous toddler milestone: pooping in the potty!
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I'm Not Using the Potty
by Laura Gehl
When little Egg the chick reveals a fear of using the potty, Peep tries a variety of encouraging ideas to help Egg become more comfortable with the idea of answering the call of nature.
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Time to Pee!
by
Mo Willems
With the author's signature humor and a group of sign-holding mice, children are gently led through each step in the process that will finally bring them to their emancipation from diapers. This title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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What to Expect When You Use the Potty
by
Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff
Explains why using the toilet is necessary and encourages youngsters to become toilet trained. This title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Once Upon a Potty: Girl
by
Alona Frankel
Explains in simple text and illustrations why and how a little girl uses a potty. This title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Bear With Me
by Kerascoèet
Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again.
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And Then Comes School
by Tom Brenner
Perfect for returning students and first timers alike, this lively picture book celebrates the signs leading up to the start of school, such as cooler mornings and ripening apples, and the excitement of the first day.
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Llama Llama Back to School
by Reed Duncan
Longing for summertime to last forever, Llama Llama is anxious about starting school until he discovers learning is fun with the help of his friends and Mama Llama.
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Lola Goes to School
by Anna McQuinn
The book-loving heroine from Lola Gets a Cat poses for photographs, gets assigned a cubby, chooses activities, enjoys snacks, sings songs and reads alongside new friends during a first day of school.
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First Day of School
by Esther van den Berg
Despite his misgivings, Robin has the best first day of school during which he skips rope, builds a tower of blocks, and even goes to the bathroom by himself!
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I Don't Want to Go to School!
by Lula Bell
Feeling so jittery about their first day of school that neither can eat their breakfast, Mouse and Dinosaur wonder about their classmates, teacher and activities before a big surprise makes the day more reassuring for everyone.
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Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma by Keith CalabreseLena prepares for her first day of kindergarten and reports that while she is excited, her favorite shoes are too nervous and must be convinced by her supportive father that the day is actually going to be lots of fun.
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Hello School!
by Priscilla Burris
A cozy introduction to what makes school so much fun features a diverse group of students who share first-day milestones, from getting a cubby and making new friends to taking a nature walk and participating in arts-and-crafts activities.
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It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
A group of first-time students excitedly and nervously board a happy yellow Busy Bus, who has first-day jitters of his own and wonders if the children will like him, if he will be homesick or if he will get lost.
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Butterflies on the first day of school
by Annie Silvestro
When Rosie begins feeling nervous about starting kindergarten the night before the big day, her mother reassures her that it's just butterflies in her belly, and to Rosie's surprise the next day, a butterfly flies out of her mouth when she greets a new friend at school, which helps another shy student release hers, too.
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Foxy
by
Emma Dodd
Emily is worried about starting school for the first time, but Foxy waves his magic tail to provide what she needs to be ready.
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Sometimes I Kaploom
by Rachel Vail
Katie Honors is a really brave kid. She can go to bed with just one small night light. She can hold her tears in when it's time to say goodbye to her mom at school. But sometimes Katie isn't ready to say goodbye and doesn't feel brave at all. When this happens, she Kaplooms! She refuses to let go of her mom, and everything is flurried as she begins to cry. Her emotions feel frightening. It's not the Katie Honors she wants to be. But her mother assures Katie that she can be both brave and sad, brave and crying, brave and scared. Sometimes I Kaploom masterfully explores how hard it can be for children when they're nervous or scared and have to transition to new places and faces when they just don't feel quite ready. In another poignant, honest, and insightful story, readers learn along with Katie that bravery and fear are not mutually exclusive.
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What Will You Be?
by Yamile Saied Méndez
The acclaimed author of Where Are You From? presents a stunning second picture book of self-discovery that finds a young girl and her abuela celebrating the endless possibilities that life has to offer the girl as she grows.
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I'm the Big One Now!: Poems About Growing Up
by
Marilyn Singer
A collection of 21 poems by the award-winning author of Mirror, Mirror celebrates the large and small milestones in a young person's life, from riding the bus alone to becoming an older sibling. This title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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This Bear's Birthday by Alyssa Satin CapucilliResolved to prepare his birthday party all by himself, Bear dresses himself, picks apples, and makes peanut butter and honey sandwiches before accepting help with a few of his tasks, in a celebration of early independence by the creators of Not This Bear.
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Now I'm Big
by
Karen Katz
Growing up and helping out are things to celebrate in this bright, bouncy book in which a little girl considers all the amazing things she can do for herself now that she is older that had to be done for her when she was a baby, from dressing herself to reading to her little sister.
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Birdie's Big-Girl Hair
by
Sujean Rim
When five-year-old Birdie's mother promises to take her to a salon to tame her long, unruly hair, Birdie looks at magazines and consults her friends to find the style that is perfect for her.
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Franklin Forgets
by
Sharon Jennings
When a neighbor leaves him in charge of some daily chores while he is away, Franklin feels responsible enough to handle the tasks, yet after only a few days, his priorities get mixed up and soon he is forgetting to do what he promised.
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The Growing Story
by
Ruth Krauss
A little boy worries throughout the summer that he's not getting bigger, but at the end of the season he tries on his winter clothes and realizes--much to his surprise--that he has grown.
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