by children's book list
By Helen Lester

Tacky The Penguin
Tacky is an odd bird who marches to the beat of a different drummer. Tacky’s perfect friends find him annoying until his eccentric behavior saves the day.
Rating: *****
Your child will love tacky. It’s a fun story about conventions and conformism.


Suggested Activity: Watch the animated movie Happy Feet. It’s very similar to Tacky.
activities Age 3 reading list individuality
by children's book list
By Richard Egielski

The Gingerbread Boy
“Run run run as fast as you can. You can’t catch me! I’m the gingerbread man.”
Rating: *****
This classic book will have your child chasing the gingerbread boy along with all of the storybook characters. A timeless story from your childhood that you can share together.


Suggested Activity: Make your own gingerbread boys. Your child will love decorating him and even more so catching and eating him.
activities Age 3 reading list classics