Books for Curious Kids Ages 0-5

This Better Beginnings list was compiled by children's literature specialists from the State Library and SciTech and are great for encouraging curiosity and children aged 0-5.

Updated November 21, 2024
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Duck in the truck
Alborough, Jez
Audiobook
Here comes Duck in his truck, the wonderful new character soon to be the focus of a whole new series. But watch out for that rock Duck ... too late Duck's truck is stuck in the muck! The truck is well and truly stuck, but luckily help is at hand in the form of a Frog. When the Frog and the...
What's the time, Maisy?
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
Full of fun, What's the time, Maisy? is a colourful, interactive introduction to telling the time with everyone's favourite character.Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut window revealing a chunky, clunky clock with real hands and cogs that can be turned to show the time...
Monkey puzzle
Donaldson, Julia
Audiobook

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