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Best Books For 4 Year Olds

Discover the most recommended books for 4-year-olds curated from leading book articles. These enchanting reads are chosen for their frequency on top lists, ensuring a literary adventure for your preschooler.

Recommendations from 30 articles, Jimmy Fallon, Richard Branson, Lin-Manuel Miranda and 23 others.
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The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson - 2001-04-05 (first published in 1999)
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A clever mouse invents a scary gruffalo to avoid becoming dinner for a hungry fox, owl, and snake. But is the gruffalo even real? This rhyming read-aloud is perfect for preschoolers and won the prestigious British Smarties Prize. Sturdy pages and a cozy trim ensure it will be a favorite for storytime.
Recommended by
Simon Smith
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The Day the Crayons Quit
Drew Daywalt - 2013-06-27
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This playful, imaginative story will leave children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way. Debut author Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers create a colorful solution to poor Duncan's problem: all of his crayons have quit! Each color has its own hilarious reason for no longer wanting to be used. What will Duncan do without his crayons? Find out in this charming book.
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The Pout-Pout Fish
Deborah Diesen - 2008-03-18
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Join Mr. Fish on a journey of self-discovery in this New York Times Best Seller. As he swims through the ocean with a permanent pout, his friends attempt to cheer him up. But will they succeed? Follow along and discover that there's more to life than being glum, all while enjoying playful rhymes and bright ocean colors in this fun fish story. Perfect for even the poutiest of readers.
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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
James Dean - 2013-01-01 (first published in 2012)
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Join Pete the Cat in this fun and award-winning picture book that makes counting groovy! Pete is wearing his favorite shirt with four groovy buttons, but what happens when one falls off? Don't worry, Pete won't cry! Instead, he keeps on singing his song and counting down the buttons. This book is perfect for young readers who love music and counting. Plus, don't miss out on the free groovin' song!
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Bill Martin Jr. - 1993-09-01
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Get ready to sing and dance with the lowercase alphabet in this rhythmic and rhyming baby book. Follow the adventure of A, B, and C as they climb to the top of the coconut tree, only to be joined by the rest of the gang. But what happens when the palm tree can't handle the weight of all 26 letters? Find out in this delightful tale filled with attitude and humor.
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Hair Love
Matthew A. Cherry - 2019-05-14
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A heartwarming celebration of self-confidence and the bond between fathers and daughters, Hair Love tells the story of a dad learning to do his daughter's hair when mommy is away. Despite his struggles, he showers his daughter with love and affection, and learns to embrace the beauty of her natural hair. This tender and empowering book is perfect for anyone who wants to celebrate the love between fathers and daughters, and the joy of embracing and loving one's unique characteristics.
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Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak - 2000-01-01 (first published in 1963)
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Step into the imaginative world of a wild and mischievous boy who is transported to a land of wondrous creatures. In this story, Max becomes a king among the Wild Things, who were originally planning on having him for dinner. Adventure, friendship, and the power of imagination await you in this classic tale.
Recommended by
Richard Branson
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Press Here
Herve Tullet - 2011-03-30 (first published in 2010)
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A delightful and interactive book perfect for young readers and toddlers! Press the yellow dot on the cover and follow the instructions for an imaginative journey filled with surprises. With each page, children will be encouraged to press, shake, and tilt the book to see what happens next. A fun way to teach cause and effect, this unique picture book will keep kids giggling with delight as the dots multiply and change direction. Perfect for read-aloud fun for all ages, especially children ages 4-8.
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Bear Snores On
Karma Wilson - 2002-01-01
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Animals and birds seek refuge in a bear's cozy cave to escape the cold. However, the dozing bear remains oblivious to their presence even after they've enlivened the place with tea and corn. It all goes awry when the uninvited guests turn it into a party and the bear unexpectedly wakes up. Find out what happens next!
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The Monster at the End of this Book
Jon Stone - 2004-05-11 (first published in 1971)
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Young readers will love this classic tale of furry old Grover as he begs them not to turn the page, all to avoid the monster at the end of the book. But, what if the monster is Grover himself? A favorite among generations, this interactive Little Golden Book is now available in a larger format for even more lap-time fun.
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae
Corduroy by Don Freeman
There's No Place Like Space by Tish Rabe
Pete the Cat by James Dean
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen
If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
Kindergarten, Here I Come! by D. J. Steinberg
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Red by Michael Hall
Skin Like Mine by Latashia M. Perry
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why by Amy Shields
A Little Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
Just Ask! by Sonia Sotomayor
Small in the City by Sydney Smith
Love Monster by Rachel Bright
A Collection of Stories for 4 Year Olds by Parragon Books
The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak
Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack
Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman
The Sea Book by Charlotte Milner
Tacos! by Lotta Nieminen
Help Find Frank by Anne Bollman
Spend It! by Cinders McLeod
This Is How We Do It by Matt Lamothe
The Ultimate Book of Cities by Anne-Sophie Baumann
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy by Drew Daywalt
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett
The Invisible Alphabet by Joshua David Stein
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Evergreen by Matthew Cordell
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
The Bad Seed by Jory John
Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty
Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty
Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
It's Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things by Dorling Kindersley
Who Left the Light On? by Richard Marnier
Another by Christian Robinson
Birdie's Big-Girl Shoes by Sujean Rim
Lucy and Company by Marianne Dubuc
The Not So Quiet Library by Zachariah Ohora
The Skull by Jon Klassen
Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular by Polly Owen, Gwen Millward
Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith