Discover children’s books that pair unforgettable storytelling with stunning artwork. These beautifully illustrated picks are perfect for sparking imagination and creating lasting memories.
Sections
5
Whimsical
Humorous
Classics
Heartwarming
Holiday
Whimsical
Phoebe Wahl's books are contemporary additions to nature-inspired literature
Backyard Fairies
Follow Little Witch Hazel through each of the four seasons
Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest
A classic for a reason
Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak ...
Humorous
Jon Klassen's book are subtle and hilarious - as your child gets older, they'll start to understand more of the story.
I Want My Hat Back
Another caper about a hat gone missing!
This Is Not My Hat (The Hat Trilogy)
This time, a hat is shared!
We Found a Hat (The Hat Trilogy)
This book is a tinyyyy bit gross, which makes kids love it
The Three Billy Goats Gruff - Barnett, Mac, Klassen
What will Alan do when he loses his teeth?
Alan's Big, Scary Teeth: Jarvis
Classics
Why do I always think Madeline is an orphan? Her dad sends tons of presents!
Madeline
So fun to read aloud!
Three Little Kittens (Folk Tale Classics)
One of my favs from childhood too
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Day Board Game
This is a fun way to introduce children to different jobs. It’s also fun to see how things have changed since this book was written.
Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?
A favorite folk tale
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Heartwarming
Beautiful story highlighting how things change over time. This one made me cry the first time we read it.
Hello Lighthouse (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Inspired by the true story of an abandoned home the author found on her property, uses some elements from the actual house in the illustrations
Farmhouse
Based off the beautiful song ❤️
What a Wonderful World
My favorite book for siblings about to welcome a new baby to the family
You Are New: Baby & Expectant Mother Book
Holiday
This is one of our favorite books - the fact that it’s a Halloween book is a huge bonus!
The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
We’re so excited to add this sequel to our rotation this winter! I already received it, and it’s almost as cute as the first!
The Little Ghost Quilt's Winter Surprise
I love pulling this out every fall
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost: Halloween Picture Book
A mouse tried to move into the crèche and learns the true meaning of Christmas
