Auntie Vickie's Top 25 (up to age 3)

A Listmania! list by Best Auntie in the World (Vancouver, BC)
 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book
1.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book by Eric Carle
The list author says:
  "One of the first books I bought for my niece. The ideas are simple and this board book format is sturdy and light enough for travel."
CDN$ 10.80   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)

Elmo's Big Lift-And-look Book (Sesame Street)
2.  Elmo's Big Lift-And-look Book (Sesame Street) by Joe Mathieu
The list author says:
  "The "peek-a-boo" aspect is fun and interactive but it was also a great memory game i.e. remembering who/what was behind the door."
CDN$ 11.19   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Corduroy
3.  Corduroy by Don Freeman
The list author says:
  "A favourite bedtime story that my niece listens to intently from cover to cover. Takeaway: the child embracing the teddy bear despite it not being perfect."
CDN$ 8.50   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

The Dot
4.  The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
The list author says:
  "A book about building confidence and an appreciation for drawing - my niece really enjoyed this book, especially the ebook version that is animated."
CDN$ 11.55   Used & New from: CDN$ 2.06
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure
5.  Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure by Mick Inkpen
The list author says:
  "My niece really liked the characters Kipper and Arnold. She already knew the alphabet but loved the animals that were brought into the story. I've since found more Kipper stories that she can enjoy."
CDN$ 8.95   Used & New from: CDN$ 1.86
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Three Pigs
6.  The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
The list author says:
  "A fun and unexpected take on The Three Pigs. A little difficult to comprehend for a young toddler but can be scaled back to talk about not opening the door to strangers (the wolf)."
CDN$ 16.25   Used & New from: CDN$ 8.78
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

The Snail and the Whale
7.  The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
The list author says:
  "Great story about the friendship between a whale and a snail and helping others."
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition
8.  The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition by Watty Piper
The list author says:
  "For those Thomas the Tank Engine fans out there, don't miss this classic that teaches the value of perseverance."
CDN$ 9.00   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Beautiful Moon:Bella Luna
9.  Beautiful Moon:Bella Luna by Dawn Jeffers
The list author says:
  "A great bedtime story that explains why we need to rest and not i.e. play all day."
CDN$ 8.95   Used & New from: CDN$ 2.06

Kitten's First Full Moon
10.  Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
The list author says:
  "I like how this story introduces the concept of looking at things in more than one way. e.g. The moon looks like a bowl of milk."
CDN$ 17.32   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.62
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Carrot Seed
11.  Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
The list author says:
  "Definitely one of the "first books" to have as the illustration and story are simple but also teaches the value of perseverance."
CDN$ 9.25   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Goodnight Moon
12.  Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
The list author says:
  "My niece found the story much more engaging when I pointed out how the room in the story resembled hers."
CDN$ 9.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (305 customer reviews)

George Shrinks
13.  George Shrinks by William Joyce
The list author says:
  "Another book that teaches the idea of looking at things in different ways, in this case, drawing attention to simple things we may not notice."
CDN$ 16.25   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.02
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Important Book
14.  The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown
The list author says:
  "I like that it can guide observations and show connections of why things are important but I disagree that color is often the general conclusion."
CDN$ 8.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Jacks Garden
15.  Jacks Garden by Henry Cole
The list author says:
  "A book about gardening but similar to The Carrot Seed, it can also teach the importance of perseverance."
CDN$ 9.25   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Ratatouille (Disney/Pixar Ratatouille)
16.  Ratatouille (Disney/Pixar Ratatouille) by RH Disney
The list author says:
  "Great post-movie book that is a great travel companion and enables the story to be retold."
CDN$ 4.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01

Oh, the Places You'll Go!
17.  Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss
The list author says:
  "Great for an older toddler that talks about the "ups and downs" in life and being resilient."
CDN$ 16.60   Used & New from: CDN$ 5.32
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
18.  Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
The list author says:
  "When the concept of the moon was introduced to my niece, this book became a favorite!"
CDN$ 11.69   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

What Colour Is Your World?
19.  What Colour Is Your World? by Bob Gill
The list author says:
  "Great book to learn about colors but more importantly, to refine observation skills."
CDN$ 10.91   Used & New from: CDN$ 5.60

Little Blue and Little Yellow
20.  Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
The list author says:
  "This book led to more creative experimentation with colors during art time."
CDN$ 14.43   Used & New from: CDN$ 1.97

You Can Do It, Sam
21.  You Can Do It, Sam by Amy Hest
The list author says:
  "My niece loves cooking so this was a great story to teach the concept of sharing."
CDN$ 6.00   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Harold Purple Crayon
22.  Harold Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
The list author says:
  "A classic that teaches empowerment through imagination - a favourite when my niece was about 3 years old."
CDN$ 8.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

Sam Sheep Cant Sleep
23.  Sam Sheep Cant Sleep by Cox Roxbee
The list author says:
  "A favorite bedtime story when my niece was about one and later, she enjoyed reading it on her own."
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?: 25th Anniversary Edition
24.  Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?: 25th Anniversary Edition by Eric Carle
The list author says:
  "One of the early books that my niece really liked - likely the rhyming and how the artwork is similar to the Hungry Caterpillar."
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

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Voices in the Park
25.  Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne
The list author says:
  "The characters are jolting but the two perspectives on the situation encourages young readers to consider things in different ways."
CDN$ 9.86   Used & New from: CDN$ 1.19
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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