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
Paper Book
Watch out! Here comes Duck in a brand new edition of the first book in the million copy bestselling series! This is the tale of a duck in a truck - a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck. A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush saw the...
From head to toe
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
A lively and fresh interactive introduction to the basic body parts and movements. Gorillas, elephants, camels and other animals invite all young readers to clap, stomp, wriggle and bend like they do.
Tip tip dig dig
Garcia, Emma
Paper Book
With each construction vehicle making its own noise as they all work towards a suprise ending, young readers will love reading this book out-loud with a parent or teacher.
Zoom, rocket, zoom!
Mayo, Margaret.
Paper Book
Construction
Sutton, Sally
Paper Book
The next offering from the award-winning duo that brought machine-mad kids Roadworks and Demolition. Hoist the wood. Hoist the wood. Chain and hook and strap. Swing it round, then lower it down. Thonk! Clonk! Clap! Build the frame. Build the frame. Hammer all day...

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