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Picture Books for Ages 0–3

Browse free English picture books suggested for ages 0–3. Age ranges are Little Leaf editorial suggestions, not publisher ratings.

Browse 28 English-language books selected using our catalogue’s suggested age labels. Age ranges are editorial suggestions, not publisher ratings. Each book page includes its creators, source and applicable license.

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Picture Books for Ages 0–3

28 books · English-language titles

Baby’s First Family Photo

Baby’s First Family Photo

Baby’s family is excited about their first family photo. What will Mama, Papa, Big Sister, Baby and Gogo wear?

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Egg

Egg

Crocodile, Tortoise, Penguin and Chicken find an egg. Is it their egg? ‘Our egg,’ say the proud Mum and Dad at the end. Discover whose egg it is.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Fifi and Teddy

Fifi and Teddy

Fifi has a brown teddy bear that she loves very much. But where is Teddy?

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Joanna’s Grannies

Joanna’s Grannies

Joanna has two grannies. They are very different but they both love her the same.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Baby Babble

Baby Babble

Baby’s day is full of babble, whether she’s hungry, searching for her dummy, splashing in the bath or curled up in bed at night.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Hello

Hello

Lolo has many lovely friends. They are Sun and Moon and Star and Bird too. She would love to introduce them to you.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

How do you want your eggs?

How do you want your eggs?

Boiled, scrambled or fried? How does Luzuko want his eggs?

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

I want to!

I want to!

This cute little baby knows exactly what she wants. She wants to eat, she wants to play, and she wants to read a book with Mama!

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Jock and Me

Jock and Me

Jock the dog is our good, old friend. Come have fun with us!

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Mama, What’s For Lunch?

Mama, What’s For Lunch?

Join Thabo and his sister Tumi for magical lunches with Mama!

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Matthew is up!

Matthew is up!

Matthew wakes up with the sun. But he is the only one!

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

My Special Blankie

My Special Blankie

Lerato’s world is made extra special by Mama and a colourful blankie. What is your special thing?

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Palesa Can Walk!

Palesa Can Walk!

One-year-old Palesa spends the night before her birthday wide-eyed with excitement. She can’t wait to find out what each of her friends will bring her. But what will be the biggest surprise of all?

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Senzo and the Sun

Senzo and the Sun

The morning sun creeps over the horizon and peeps through the leaves, waking Senzo. Gogo’s rooster shakes his wings, stretches his neck and crows, Koek-a-loek-a-loo! Join Senzo and the sun as they journey through the day.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Shhhhh!

Shhhhh!

Shh! Baby is asleep! Why is everyone making so much noise?

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Sing to me

Sing to me

Mama loves to sing all day, especially to Baby.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

The Sea

The Sea

On a very hot day, a child goes to the sea, where she discovers a game she can play with the waves.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Tikky! Boom! Tish!

Tikky! Boom! Tish!

Everyone can make music! Just say: Boom! Tikky! Wubba! Tish!

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Who’s that baby?

Who’s that baby?

A new baby has come to play. Who could it be?

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Wiggle Jiggle

Wiggle Jiggle

Wiggle jiggle wriggle with the wiggly worm, on a fun adventure that is full of surprises.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Woof-woof!

Woof-woof!

Doggy wants to play, but Baby is scared.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

A Beautiful Day

A Beautiful Day

Gentle observation of an ordinary day, with simple language and room for children to notice details.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Bathtub Safari

Bathtub Safari

A familiar bath-time setting becomes imaginative play, connecting everyday routines and pictures.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Come back, cat!

Come back, cat!

A short repeated refrain and a search through pictures encourage participation and observation.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

How about you?

How about you?

Short questions and familiar actions encourage children to answer and act along.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Sleepy Mr Sloth

Sleepy Mr Sloth

A repeated refrain, gentle humor and a restful ending make an inviting bedtime read.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

Walking Together

Walking Together

Walking and shared attention connect reading to simple experiences children can recognize.

CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English

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