The most recommended books for a 3 month old

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118 authors created a book list with books for a 3 month old, and here are their favorites.

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Book cover of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

Megan Preston Meyer Author Of Supply Jane & Fifo Fix the Flow: A Supply Chain and Logistics Adventure for Kids

From my list on Kidsā€™ books about supply chain management and other ways the world works.

Why am I passionate about this?

I spent 10+ years in supply chain and analytics, but now I tell the stories that data doesnā€™t. I love exposing the hidden logic that makes the world work. Correction: I love discovering the hidden logic that makes the world work, and what I figure out, I love to share. Whether itā€™s getting kids interested in supply chain (e.g., how the things in the Amazon package actually get to their mailbox) or shedding light on corporate absurdity in funny novels (e.g., Firebrand), I figure that the more we can pull back the curtain and look behind the scenes, the more we can understandā€”and appreciateā€”the world around us.

Megan's book list on Kidsā€™ books about supply chain management and other ways the world works

Megan Preston Meyer Why did Megan love this book?

Sometimes, things that are mainstream-popular are mainstream-popular for a reason. Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site may be the Starbucks of big-truck-oriented kidlit, but every once in a while, you just want a nice, reliable $7 latte instead of a matcha-oat-single-origin-barista-art-cortado out of a chipped vintage teacup.

And, sometimes, your kids want the same book they read at daycare with their friends instead of one of Mom or Dadā€™s gold or silver nostalgia trips. Luckily, GGCS lives up to its best-selling reputation: it rhymes, the illustrations are pretty, and the dump truck is a girl. It just goes to show that, sometimes, a book doesnā€™t have to be old to be a classic.

By Sherri Duskey Rinke, Tom Lichtenheld (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book now available in board book!

An unabridged board book for kids version of the bestselling, best-beloved hardcover, perfect for small hands! Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite for truck-crazy kids everywhere.

Can't get enough of these tough trucks? The long-awaited sequel to this bestselling book series, Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site, is now available for preorder!


Book cover of My Thomas Potty Book (Thomas & Friends)

Christie Griffin Authier Author Of The Poopy Pants Dance

From my list on childrenā€™s stories about going potty.

Why am I passionate about this?

It doesnā€™t matter that Iā€™m a former journalist who has also most recently worked at Sesame Workshop (yes, that Elmo!) and Mattel (Fisher-Price, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, etc). When my kiddo shouts, ā€œMommy! I need a bum bum wipe!ā€ my duty is to get to that doodie ASAP. Ah, parenthood...is there anything more humbling? Someday, my kids might think itā€™s cool that I wrote for old-school magazines (!) and interviewed celebrities (!!) and lived in NYC for 15 years (!!!). But for now, Iā€™m proud I get to read my silly little childrenā€™s book to them any time they ask. Or any book for that matter because books are magic!

Christie's book list on childrenā€™s stories about going potty

Christie Griffin Authier Why did Christie love this book?

I used to write social-first content for the parent audience of Thomas & Friends, which meant I had to find ways to connect with parents on a relatable level while also using Thomas media. This book squarely hits that mark, and ā€œtrain momsā€ will undoubtedly appreciate a little help from Thomas when itā€™s time to start potty training. In this book, kids are asked to make decisions like which color undies they would like, and they will love the 30 reward stickers that are included. Thanks to this book, ā€œPeep! Peep!ā€ can lead to ā€œPoop! Poop!ā€ 

By Random House,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked My Thomas Potty Book (Thomas & Friends) as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Illustrated with photos of toddlers as they practice potty training, this sturdy board book with reward stickers features Thomas the Tank Engine and friends offering encouragement as toddlers work toward the moment when they can say, "Bye-bye diapers!"


Book cover of The Little Engine That Could

Ari Gunzburg Author Of Someday Soon

From my list on to inspire hope.

Why am I passionate about this?

I continue to find hope as a constant theme in my talks and my various media appearances. Hope is so integral to being able to fight for another day. When we can plant the seed of hope and perseverance in kids from a young age, by giving the gift of books that show them the true meaning of hope and aspirations, we give them a gift that carries them well through life.

Ari's book list on to inspire hope

Ari Gunzburg Why did Ari love this book?

This book was originally published in 1930 and also goes back a long way in my own life as well. I have fond memories of my father reading this story to me when I was young, acting out all the parts of the story, using different voices, and more. Despite being little and unassuming, the Little Blue Engine uses hope and belief to get over the mountain. Without belief in ourselves we often canā€™t even begin to try, but the Little Blue Engine chose to trust in himself and it paid off - big time. We can all use a little more belief in our own abilities to create massive change in our lives.

By Watty Piper,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Little Engine That Could as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The classic story in a board book format

One of the true classics in children's books is now available in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands! The story has been slightly abridged and features the famous illustrations from the original Hauman edition. Now toddlers can cheer on the little blue engine and that "can-do" attitude that keeps her chugging along!


Book cover of Little Blue Truck Board Book

Linda Ulleseit Author Of The River Remembers

From Linda's 2-year-old's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Avid reader Grandmother Cross-stitcher Leather tooler

Linda's 3 favorite reads in 2023

Plus, Linda's 2-year-old's favorite books.

Linda Ulleseit Why did Linda's 2-year-old love this book?

He is obsessed with trucks and sounds right now. This one features Blue, the truck, getting stuck in the mud. He asks all the animals to help him. My grandson likes all the animals and sounds in this one, and when the dump truck goes, ā€œHonk!ā€ And he learns why itā€™s important to be nice to animals!

By Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Little Blue Truck Board Book as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Beep! Beep! Meet Blue! Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.

A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-upā€”that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck.

Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road.

Little Blue Truck is a joyful cacophony of animal and truck sounds that will have youngsters beepingā€¦


Book cover of Jane Foster's Things That Go

Dan Moren Author Of All Souls Lost

From Dan's 1-year-old's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Podcaster Tech journalist Star Wars enthusiast Gentleman thief

Dan's 3 favorite reads in 2023

Plus, Dan's 1-year-old's favorite books.

Dan Moren Why did Dan's 1-year-old love this book?

With colorful pictures of a number of vehicles (including some unexpected entries like ā€œsubmarineā€ and ā€œhot air balloon") and descriptions of the sound they make, my kid is absolutely delighted by this simple but eye-catching board book.

I admit, I may elaborate on some of the sounds (why should a submarine go ā€œblub blubā€ when you can say ā€œDive! Dive! Awwoooogaā€), but sometimes a book is just a canvas for you to get creative.

By Jane Foster,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Jane Foster's Things That Go as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Introduce little ones to their favorite things that go in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.

In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of things that go, such as beeping buses, zooming rockets, and more!

Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:

"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews

"It's a book that style-minded parentsā€¦


Book cover of Thomas the Tank Engine's Hidden Surprises

Jack Payton Author Of Billy Balloon

From my list on childrenā€™s stories you wish you had written.

Why am I passionate about this?

I wrote Billy Balloon in fourth grade for a writing exercise. I remember the teacher reading it to the whole class. I was filled with pride. Then through the years Iā€™d revisit the story and think about getting it published. Many years later, with the support and encouragement from my family, I finally decided to go through with it. We then went from wanting to publish one book to building a brand similar to Curious George and Thomas the Train. We had such a great experience and fun time we also decided to share the adventure with others. We invite readers to submit ideas for other books in the Billy Balloon series through our website

Jack's book list on childrenā€™s stories you wish you had written

Jack Payton Why did Jack love this book?

This is another impressive and prolific book series.

The magic here is how trains on set tracks on an island can have such big and diverse personalities. Thomas was the little engine trying to do big things.

In a way he is like a little kid growing up and exploring their independence. He tries to show he can do things the bigger trains (or kids) can.

My kids and I had a great time growing up alongside Thomas. My son always carried a small Thomas toy in his pocket.

I would notice he would pat his pocket whenever he needed extra encouragement, for example, at the park among the bigger kids.

By Rev. W. Awdry, Josie Yee (illustrator),

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Thomas the Tank Engine's Hidden Surprises as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Thomas is going on a special trip to the circus, and there are lots of wonderful things to discover along the way--a beautiful hot air balloon, a playful dolphin, and a barrel of monkeys, just to name a few! Lift and peek behind the many flaps and see the hidden surprises. Preschoolers will want to climb on board with this fun transportation shaped flap book, bursting with treasures on every page!


Book cover of Diggersaurs

Linda Ulleseit Author Of The River Remembers

From Linda's 2-year-old's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Avid reader Grandmother Cross-stitcher Leather tooler

Linda's 3 favorite reads in 2023

Plus, Linda's 2-year-old's favorite books.

Linda Ulleseit Why did Linda's 2-year-old love this book?

This is a perfect book for a little boy transferring his dinosaur obsession to trucks because the vehicles here are part dinosaur and part truck!

Scooperaurus, Dumpersaurus, and their friends, together with rip-roaring sound effects, are pretty cool. Even better, there are two more books in this series.

By Michael Whaite,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Diggersaurs as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Bigger than a digger...hungrier than a dinosaur...it's a DIGGERSAUR! This rhyming mash-up of dinosaurs and trucks will delight dino fanatics and construction fans alike.

A dozen dinosaur trucks crunch, scrape, chomp, and rumble through this book as they work on roads and construction sites. Little dinosaur fans will love the inventive names--SCOOPERSAURUS! DUMPERSAURUS!--and rip-roaring sound effects as they count each new Jurassic giant, up to twelve. Whether they are building or demolishing, these helpful Diggersaurs are the coolest things in town!


Book cover of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Book cover of My Thomas Potty Book (Thomas & Friends)
Book cover of The Little Engine That Could

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