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Books for
3 year olds here : lots of ideas for
Birthday gifts or
Christmas presents for three year old boys or girls ... books to read for fun, learning or education!
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Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
by Hans Christian Andersen
Thirteen of Hans Christian Andersen's finest stories, including "The Princess and the Pea", "Thumbelina", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Snow Queen" and many more. Paperback, superbly illustrated by Joel Stewart, 208 page Walker Illustrated Classic edition.
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A Kiss Like This
by Catherine & Laurence Anholt
A delightful tale about love, trust, and affection between "Little Cub" and "Big Golden Lion". Paperback, full colour illustrated, 32 page edition.
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My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
by Lynley Dodd
Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers, by New Zealand's bestselling and internationally acclaimed children's author/illustrator.
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Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales
by Beatrix Potter
This complete and unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations.
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
by Crockett Johnson
One of the world's most beloved children's books, for generations children have cherished this ingenious and original little picture story.
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A Bear Called Paddington
by Michael Bond
This exquisite hardback, 50th anniversary unabridged edition has Paddington the Bear illustrated in spectacular full-colour throughout this original story.
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Where The Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
This timeless classic contains a brilliantly crafted story and wonderful colour illustrations. Hardcover, 48 page edition.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
by Stephen Carpenter
This classic story is a favourite with toddlers. Hardcover, colour illustrated, 24 page edition.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
by Valeri Gorbachev
Paperback, 48 page, colour edition. The bright, colourful, and funny illustrations are large, often encompassing the entire two-page spread.
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The Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly
by Kate Davies
This much-loved, carefully crafted comic poem is complemented by full colour illustrations throughout this 48 page hardback edition.
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Elmer
by David McKee
A modern classic about Elmer, the colourful patchwork elephant. Paperback, chiefly colour illustrated, 32 page edition.
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Down the Back of the Chair
by Margaret Mahy
A rollicking rhyming masterpiece by famous NZ children's author Margaret Mahy, with fantastic illustrations by Polly Dunbar. Paperback, 32 page edition.
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This list of ideas for the best
Books for 3 Year Olds has been compiled independently to help parents, relatives and family friends in their search for a birthday gift or Christmas present to read to a three year old boy or girl.