The Best Ages 3-5 Kids' Books 2026

1. Far Side The Far Side(r) Gallery, Book 4, (Paperback)

Copyright (c) 1984 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. The Far Side(R), FarWorks, Inc.(R), and the Larson(R) signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.

Far Side The Far Side(r) Gallery, Book 4, (Paperback) Author: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 9780836220629 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1984-10-01 Page Count: 192

2. Calvin and Hobbes Something Under the Bed Is Drooling: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Volume 2, Book 3, (Paperback)

Monsters under the bed, mutant snowmen, and time-travel chaos--Calvin and Hobbes turn ordinary childhood into an extraordinary, heart-filled, philosophical adventure in Something Under the Bed Is Drooling. In Something Under the Bed Is Drooling, Calvin and Hobbes take childhood imagination to new heights. Hobbes pounces, Susie schemes, and Calvin's parents endure a nonstop parade of questions, pranks, and musings. Monsters lurk under the bed, snowmen march in grotesque armies, and the cardboard box becomes a springboard for time travel, space adventures, and endless imagination. Featuring comics originally published in newspapers between August 1986 and May 1987, this volume builds on Bill Watterson's signature blend of wit, heart, and insight, featuring a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant. Highlights from this collection include: Showcases Calvin's monster theories, time travel experiments, and rivalry with babysitter Rosalyn Calvin's snow-day capers, school-day schemes, Susie the neighbor frenemy Philosophical walks and musings on life, adulthood, and the environment Includes daily black-and-white strips Features an introduction by Pat Oliphant With its perfect mix of comedy, imagination, and philosophy, this collection captures the universal joys and struggles of growing up. Expressive artwork, razor-sharp wit, and boundless creativity make Something Under the Bed Is Drooling a must-have for fans of imaginative storytelling, inquisitive ponderings, laugh-out-loud scenes wrapped up in the childhood hijinks of the most legendary duos of all time.

Calvin and Hobbes Something Under the Bed Is Drooling: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Volume 2, Book 3, (Paperback) Author: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 9780836218251 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1988-01-01 Page Count: 128

3. Calvin and Hobbes Yukon Ho!, Book 5, (Paperback)

Of course homework can wait--the Yukon is calling! Join Calvin and Hobbes for cosmic battles, camping blunders, razor-sharp laughs, and more wild adventures depicting the unforgettable charm of childhood rebellion in Yukon Ho! There's only one reasonable response to chores, baths, and homework: escape to the Yukon with your tiger best friend. In Yukon Ho!, the series' core characters are now familiar faces: Spaceman Spiff, Miss Wormwood, neighbor Susie, Rosalyn the babysitter, and Calvin's endlessly patient, frequently exasperated parents. Here, Bill Watterson also sharpens the strip's signature themes--nature vs. technology, imagination vs. reality, childhood vs. adulthood--while delivering backyard battles, camping mishaps, and late-night philosophizing on everything from pollution to human folly. Including comics originally published in newspapers between May 1987 and February 1988, this volume captures some of the strip's most iconic moments: the invention of the transmogrifier, Calvin's power struggles with Rosalyn, his awkward almost-friendship with Susie, and his tireless resistance to grown-up rules. Highlights from this collection include: Snowball battles, sledding wipeouts, and mutant snowmen Showdowns with Susie Derkins and Miss Wormwood's homework assignments Early appearances of Calvinball and the cardboard transmogrifier Thoughtful musings with Hobbes on free will, nature, and humanity Black-and-white dailies showcasing Watterson's expressive cartooning A perfect mix of laughter, imagination, and philosophical insight for readers of all ages With expressive art, sharp humor, and boundless imagination, Yukon Ho! captures the rebellion, wonder, and wit of childhood--reminding us why Calvin and Hobbes remains one of the most beloved comics of all time.

Calvin and Hobbes Yukon Ho!, Book 5, (Paperback) Author: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 9780836218350 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1989-01-01 Page Count: 128

4. Far Side The Far Side Gallery 2, Book 8, (Paperback)

The second Far Side treasury. Copyright (c) 1986 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. The Far Side(R), FarWorks, Inc.(R), and the Larson(R) signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.

Far Side The Far Side Gallery 2, Book 8, (Paperback) Author: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 9780836220858 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1986-09-02 Page Count: 192

5. North Light Books Keys to Drawing

This popular volume contains exercises, reviews and self-evaluations that help you sharpen your observation skills and improve your drawing ability.

North Light Books Keys to Drawing

6. The Icky Bug Counting Book (Hardcover)

"The Icky Bug Counting Book is a refreshing change from many of the books designed for young children. . . . Offering challenging information . . . this unusually well-written and well-illustrated book would be a good addition to a young learner's bookshelf".--Science Books and Films. Full-color illustrations. For many children, "icky" bugs are endlessly fascinating. This book helps children discover why farmers like the praying mantis, how the water spider breathes underwater, and other intriguing facts about the world of bugs and insects. Kids get a look at the fascinating world of insects while practicing their counting skills.

The Icky Bug Counting Book (Hardcover) by Jerry Pallotta

7. Storyteller's Start-Up Book, (Paperback)

Finding, learning, performing, and using folktales. For those who want to begin storytelling but don't know where to start, The Storyteller's Start-Up Book offers everything one could ask for. Margaret Read MacDonald, an award-winning folklorist and children's librarian who is also a touring storyteller, offers basic start-up information on finding stories, looking at them critically, starting a "story bank," networking with other storytellers, and creating a storytelling event.In chapters on learning and performing folktales, MacDonald offers the reader suggestions for finding his or her own performance style. Most importantly, MacDonald presents twelve fool-proof tales that will work for the first-time storyteller. Arranged in ethnopoetic style to relay a sense of rhythm, the stories encourage audience participation and feature enough repetition to make them easy to remember.These multicultural tales selected from the folklore of Angola, Canada, Ghana, Nigeria, Siberia, Wales, and Zaire will delight any audience. Includes excellent bibliographies to help the new teller continue to explore the world of storytelling.

Storyteller's Start-Up Book, (Paperback) Author: August House Publishers ISBN: 9780874833058 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2006-02-03 Page Count: 216

8. A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing the Figure (Paperback) by John Raynes

9780891347941. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 128. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 128 p. In 17 projects, this book details literally every component of drawing the figure -- from choosing materials to creating a setting.

9780891347941. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 128. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 128 p. In 17 projects, this book details literally every component of drawing the figure -- from choosing materials to creating a setting.

9. Dealing with Addition 9780881062694

ISBN: 9780881062694 ISBN10: 0881062693 Contributors: Long, Lynette,

This innovative book makes addition a game kids won't want to stop playing. Young card players start by learning the names of the cards and the suits. Next, they find out how to put cards in groups, match pairs, and add cards together to make the numbers from one to ten.

10. Pre-Owned Mission: Addition (Hardcover) by Loreen Leedy

9780823413072. Pre-owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 32. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Miss Prime and her animal students explore addition by finding many examples in the world around them.

Animal students learn about addition from the world around them.