Introducing my kids to some of the best books the world has to offer is important to me. Developing a life-long love of reading is one my primary hopes for my children. I consider instilling and nurturing this love to be among the most important of my parental responsibilities. Not only do books nurture the mind by educating and making the unfamiliar become familiar. They also nurture the spirit, by teaching humanity and morality. Additionally, books provide free-thinking role models for kids to emulate.
Reading makes life at any age more enjoyable. When there are so many books to choose from, how does one decide which books are worth opening? I’m sure there are many other ways to go about determining the best books for kids, but I decided to cross-reference authoritative guides as a starting point to finding great books. As a result, I’ve discovered several amazing children’s books that not only do my kids love, but I love them as well. Check out my Best Books for Kids Methodology to learn more about how I chose the books on the following lists:
Best Books for Kids by Age
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Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 
You’ve compiled a great list of books. Brings back many wonderful memories!
Thank you for such a thorough list of high quality books all in one place!!
You are so welcome! I LOVE kids books. :)
Great list. I’m doing great. I’ve read most of those books to my granddaughter up to Mid elementary. Now she choose her own books. She’s entering middle school this year and I’m glad she got a good start. I was one of those kids that hid under my blanket with a flash light read when I was to be asleep. I’ve tried to install that love of books from the day she was born, along with my own children. I now have great grandchildren to share that love with.
That’s wonderful! I was a flashlight reader as well. I’m working on my kids! It’s definitely one of my foremost parenting goals.
Thank you much for the very comprehensive list. It makes it easy to make choices.
You are welcome!