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Picture Books (3-5+)

The Picture Books on these lists are generally good for children starting at age 3. While we categorize them as 3-5, they can be enjoyed by children much older.

For age-specific recommendations, look at the following:

  • Best Books for 3-year-olds
  • Best Books for 4-year-olds
  • Best Books for 5-year-olds
New Kids’ Books

New Kids’ Books

Best New Children’s Books of 2024

Best New Children’s Books of 2024

New Halloween Books for Kids

New Halloween Books for Kids

Olympics Books for Kids

Olympics Books for Kids

The 33 Best Animal Books for Kids of All Ages

The 33 Best Animal Books for Kids of All Ages

23 Delectable Children’s Books About Food

23 Delectable Children’s Books About Food

The 13 Best Rabbit Books for Kids: Bunny Books to Love

The 13 Best Rabbit Books for Kids: Bunny Books to Love

12 Fun Pirate Books for Kids Wanting a High Seas Adventure

12 Fun Pirate Books for Kids Wanting a High Seas Adventure

14 Adorable Zoo Books for Kids

14 Adorable Zoo Books for Kids

19 Helpful Books About Feelings for Preschoolers, Toddlers, and Kids

19 Helpful Books About Feelings for Preschoolers, Toddlers, and Kids

21 Amazing Interactive Books for Kids of All Ages

21 Amazing Interactive Books for Kids of All Ages

35 of the Best Classic Books for Kids by Age

35 of the Best Classic Books for Kids by Age

The Best Books of 2023!

The Best Books of 2023!

8 Amazing Phonics Books to Help Grow a Little Reader

8 Amazing Phonics Books to Help Grow a Little Reader

22 Cool Children’s Books About Winter

22 Cool Children’s Books About Winter

Best Christmas Books for Kids

Best Christmas Books for Kids

14 Best Thanksgiving Books For Kids For a Beautiful Holiday

14 Best Thanksgiving Books For Kids For a Beautiful Holiday

12 Amazing Alliteration Books for Little Learners

12 Amazing Alliteration Books for Little Learners

52+ New Children’s Books for 2024 to Enjoy

52+ New Children’s Books for 2024 to Enjoy

22 Adventurous Ocean Books for Kids to Love

22 Adventurous Ocean Books for Kids to Love

The Best Gifts For 3-Year-Olds: Toy & Book Presents!

The Best Gifts For 3-Year-Olds: Toy & Book Presents!

Ice Cream Books for Kids

12 Delectable Ice Cream Books for Kids to Read Now

9 New Sibling Books for Becoming a Big Sister or Brother

9 New Sibling Books for Becoming a Big Sister or Brother

11 Delectable Candy Books Kids Will Love

11 Delectable Candy Books Kids Will Love

11 Charming Picture Books About Grandparents

11 Charming Picture Books About Grandparents

32 Best Bedtime Stories for Kids, Toddlers, and Babies

32 Best Bedtime Stories for Kids, Toddlers, and Babies

11 Fun Playground Books for Sliding into Spring

11 Fun Playground Books for Sliding into Spring

The Best Audiobooks 2021: 2022 Audie Awards Winners

The Best Audiobooks 2021: 2022 Audie Awards Winners

Counting Books for Kids

Counting Books for Kids

Books About Colors

20 Vibrant Books About Colors for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Best Books for a 5-Year-Old Getting Ready to Read

Best Books for a 5-Year-Old Getting Ready to Read

Best Books for a 4-Year-Old to Develop Pre-Reading Skills

Best Books for a 4-Year-Old to Develop Pre-Reading Skills

Best Books for 3-Year-Olds

Best Books for 3-Year-Olds

Kids Books About Fish

Kids Books About Fish

16 Sensational Valentines Books for Toddlers & Babies

16 Sensational Valentines Books for Toddlers & Babies

30+ Important Black History Books for Kids in 2023

30+ Important Black History Books for Kids in 2023

Llama Llama Books; The Complete Guide to Anna Dewdney for 2023

Llama Llama Books; The Complete Guide to Anna Dewdney for 2023

Amazing Hanukkah books for children

26 Amazing Hanukkah Books for Children

Halloween Books for Kids

Halloween Books for Kids

Monster Books for Kids: Not Scary Year-Round and Halloween Reads

Monster Books for Kids: Not Scary Year-Round and Halloween Reads

We have 31 Amazing rhyming books for your emerging reader

31 Great Rhyming Books

28 Best Back to School Books For the New School Year

28 Best Back to School Books For the New School Year

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      • Beach Read Book Lists
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      • Louise Penny
      • Sarah J. Maas
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      • Baby Books (0-2)
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